I’m really weird about music. When I’m working, I tend to like to listen to instrumentals so there are no words distracting me. But when I’m in the mood to listen to words I tend to like story songs. Across a lot of genres. If it’s a good story with appropriate music, I’m sold.
Ghost Riders in the Sky has always been a favorite of mine. Especially the original as sung by Burl Ives.
Perfection.
Also of interest: Stampede Mesa: The Story Behind “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”