The song I chose to analyze was “Dallas” by Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the Flatlanders. The song was written and sung by Jimmie Dale Gilmore and was released by Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the Flatlanders in 1972. “Dallas” falls into the genres of acoustic folk, string-band country, and country blues. …
Song: “Streets of Laredo” Artist: Marty Robbins Album/Year: More Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs (1960) “Streets of Laredo“ The song “Streets of Laredo” is a popular song about cowboys and the Old American West. The first appearance of the song in the American music scene was when the song was …
“Beautiful Texas” written in 1933 by W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel and performed by the Light Crust Doughboys is a western swing song. Musician and Songwriter The Light Crust Doughboys started as the Willis Fiddle Band which consisted of James Robert (Bob) Wills and Herman Arnspirger. Milton Brown joined the band …
Garett T. Capps Lyrics: I like Austin, but I love San Antone Yeah, they both got hard-lovin’ women Dancing in their honky-tonks And I can get my groove on way up north Then head back down the road So I like Austin, but I love San Antone Way before the …
The song I chose to analyze was “You’re From Texas” by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. This song is an example of the Western Swing music genre, and was first recorded on July 15, 1942. Although performed by Bob Wills and his 10 Texas Playboy string band members, the …
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