W. Lee O'Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys 'Everything Is Lovely Down In Dixie'

According to W. Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel and His Hillbilly Boys "Everything Is Lovely Down In Dixie."



Recorded on May 15, 1938 in Dallas and issued on Vocalion #04388 in October of that year.

The Tune Wranglers 'Sweet Mama Blues'

Time for "Sweet Mama Blues" a recorded by The Tune Wranglers.



Recorded on October 24, 1936 in San Antonio and released on Bluebird #B-6856 in March of 1937 and re-issued on Montgomery Ward #M-7199.

Lonesome Blues, by The Tune Wranglers

Time for "Lonesome Blues" by The Tune Wranglers.







Recorded on February 28, 1936 at San Antonio, Texas and released on Bluebird #B-6513 in September of that year and re-issued on Montgomery Ward #M-4766.

Foy Willing & His Riders of the Purple Sage. Texas Blues (Capitol 162)

Time for "Texas Blues" by Foy Willing (the song's co-composer) and His Riders of the Purple Sage.







Recorded in Hollywood on March 9, 1944 and released on Capitol #162 in June of that year.

Modern Mountaineers - I'm Gonna Say Goodbye to the Blues (1941)

"I'm Gonna Say Goodbye To The Blues" is the selection presented by the Modern Mountaineers with Buddy Ray on the vocal.



Recorded in Dallas on April 7, 1941 and released on Bluebird #B-8775 around June of that year.

Buddy Jones- Boog-A-Boo Baby DECCA 78 RPM

Here's Buddy Jones with the Jimmie Davis-penned "Boog-A-Boo Baby."



Recorded on August 30, 1939 in Houston and released on Decca #5744 in November of that year.

Boots Faye & Idaho Call - Grinnin Like A Possum (1951)

Here are Boots Faye and Idaho Call with "Grinnin' Like A Possum (Bawlin' Like a Hound).



Recorded in October, 1951 in Los Angeles and released on Capitol #F-1871 on November 13 of that same year.

CIMARRON RAG-Leon McAuliffe

Here's music by Leon McAuliffe, "Cimarron Rag."



This version was recorded in Dallas between 1958 and 1960 and released on Cimarron album #CLP-2001 in 1960.

THE LITTLE BROWN JUG GOES MODERS-Denver Darling and His Texas Cowhands - World War II Fight Song

Time for a rousing World War II-era recording as Denver Darling and His Texas Cowhands perform "The Little Brown Jug Goes Modern."



Denver handles the lead vocal here.

Bill Haley and The Four Aces Of Swing - Tennessee Border

Time for "Tennessee Border," by Bill Haley (yes folks, THAT one) and the Four Aces of Western Swing, with vocal by Barney Bernard.



Recorded in Chester, Pennsylvania in circa January, 1949 and released on Cowboy #CR-1202 around March of that year.

END OF THE LANE by the Modern Mountaineers

Let's head over to the "End of the Lane" with the Modern Mountaineers with vocals from J.R. Chatwell and Jimmy Thomason.


Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on September 18, 1937 and released on Bluebird #B-7470 in April of 1938.

Redd Stewart And His Kentucky Colonels - Gotta Get Back to Dixie

Here's music by Redd Stewart and His Kentucky Colonels with "Gotta Get Back To Dixie."


Redd does the vocal on his own composition.


Recorded in Cincinnati in June, 1950.


The Colonels were actually a nom de plume for Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys, but, for contractual reasons (Pee Wee was with RCA Victor at the time), this pseudonym was used.


Released on King #877 in August of 1950.


You won't find Artis Gilmore or Dan Issel in this one.

Bronco Buster - Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang

Here's more music by Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang, "Bronco Buster," with Dude on the vocal.



Recorded in 1946 somewhere in California.



Released on Eagle #701 on May 14, 1946 and it was on Dude's first single.

Dude Martin & His Roundup Gang - Murder On The Radio

Here's music by Dude Martin and His Roundup Gang, "Murder on the Radio."



Dude handles the vocal here.



Recorded in Hollywood perhaps in late 1947 and released on RCA Victor #20-2699 in February, 1948.

Green Light

Here's music by Hank Thompson and His Brazos Valley Boys, " Green Light," on which Hank sings.



Recorded on December 13, 1947 in Hollywood and released on Capitol #15904 in September, 1948.

Johnny Lee Wills and His Boys - Milk Cow Blues 1941

Time for "Milk Cow Blues," the Kokomo Arnold composition as recorded by Johnny Lee Wills and His Boys with vocal by Cotton Thompson.







Recorded on April 28, 1941 in Dallas and released on Decca #5985 in July of that year.

Spade Cooley And The Western Swing Dance Band “Steel Guitar Rag”

Here's music by Spade Cooley and His Orchestra, "Steel Guitar Rag," featuring Joaquin Murphey on steel guitar.



Recorded in Hollywood on May 3, 1946 and released on Columbia #20572.

COUNTRY JUNCTION-Tennessee Ernie Ford (Capitol-1949)

Here's Tennessee Ernie Ford with one of his early big hits, "Country Junction" with Moon Mullican on piano.



Recorded in Hollywood on February 18, 1949 and released on Capitol #15430 on March 28 of that year.

Ramblin' Jimmie Dolan - Jukebox Boogie

Time for the "Jukebox Boogie" from Jimmie Dolan.



Recorded in Hollywood on June 20, 1951 and released on Capitol #F1720 in June 24 of that same year.

Zeb Turner - No More Nothing

Time for "No More Nothing" by Zeb Turner.



Recorded in Cincinnati on February 17, 1951 and released on King #45-950 in March of that year.

The Westerners "The Little Wooden Whistle Wouldn't Whistle" LOUISE MASSE...

Here now is music by Louise Massey and The Westerners, a little ditty entitled "The Little Wooden Whistle Wouldn't Whistle."



This was recorded and released under The Massey Family.



Recorded on June 18, 1935 in Chicago.



Released on Melotone #M6-10-59 in October, 1936.



Reissued on Vocalion #04414 in October, 1938.

Patsy Montana - Back On Montana Plains (1939).

Time for music by Patsy Montana with the Prairie Ramblers, "Back on Montana Plains."



Recorded in Chicago on September 29, 1939.



Personnel:



Patsy Montana (the song's composer), vocal



The Prairie Ramblers:



Bob Long, guitar



Salty Holmes, rhythm guitar



Chick Hurt, mandola



Jack Taylor, bass



Alan Crockett, fiddle



Produced by Arthur Satherley.



Released on Vocalion #05334

Bill Boyd & His Cowboy Ramblers 'Way Out There'

Hey, man, let's go, like, "'Way Out There" with that cat Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers.



Like it was recorded in San Antonio on October 27, 1936 and released on Bluebird #B-6670 in November, 1936 and reissued on Montgomery Ward #M-7192 (for sale in them there Montgomery Ward department stores) and RCA Victor #20-2800 in April of 1948, man.

Jim's Polka - Bill Boyd & his Cowboys Ramblers (78s RCA Victor)

Time for "Jim's Polka" by Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers.



Recorded in New Orleans on October 3, 1946 and released on RCA Victor #20-2050 in December of that year.

New Spanish Two Step - Bill Boyd & his Cowboys Ramblers (78s RCA Victor)

Time now for the "New Spanish Two Step" by Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers.



Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on October 30, 1938 and released in December of that year on Bluebird  #7921 (reissued on Montgomery Ward  #M7630 and in June, 1946 on RCA Victor #20-1907).

Prairie Pals (1942) BILL'COWBOY RAMBLER' BOYD

Time for a movie, pardners!



From Producers Releasing Corporation in 1942, we present "Prairie Pals," starring Bill (Cowboy Rambler) Boyd with Art Davis and Lee Powell.



This motion picture, with original screenplay by Patricia Harper, was produced by Sigmund Neufeld and directed by Peter Stewart.

Roy Newman & His Boys "Messin' Around" on Vocalion 02906 (1934) Bill Boy...

Here's more music by Roy Newman and His Boys, "Messin' Around," which is Roy's own composition.



Recorded on September 30, 1934 at Fort Worth Texas and issued on Vocalion #02906 in 1935.

Roy Newman - "I can't dance (I've got ants in my pants)"

Here's music by Roy Newman and His Boys, "I Can't Dance (I Got Ants In My Pants)."







Recorded in Dallas on September 27, 1935 and issued on Vocalion #03117 in January of 1936.







Reissued on Columbia #37611 in July, 1947.

JAMBALAYA by Moon Mullican

Here's Moon Mullican with "Jambalaya," best remembered as one of Hank Williams' biggest hits.



There's question as to whether Moon wrote this song or co-composed it with Hank.



Recorded in Hollywood on July 9, 1952 and released on King #1106 in both 78 and 45 RPM versions in November of that year.

Pee Wee King - Plantation Boogie (1955)

Time to dance to the "Plantation Boogie" with Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys with lead vocal by Pee Wee's long-time songwriting collaborator Redd Stewart along with the Coquettes.



Recorded in New York City on March 8, 1955 and released on RCA Victor #47-6070 in April of that year.

PEE WEE KING mop rag boogie

Time for the "Mop Rag Boogie" with Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys.



Recorded in Hollywood on August 7, 1950 and released on RCA Victor #48-0393 in October of that year.

Oklahoma Blues — Jimmy Wakely, 1948

Same name but different tune!



Here's Jimmy Wakely with his own composition, "Oklahoma Blues," the title song from a Monogram motion picture that starred Jimmy.



This is not to be confused with the "Oklahoma Blues" that was written and recorded by Zeke Clements.



Recorded in Hollywood on October 8, 1947 and released on Capitol Americana #40078 in January, 1948.

Oklahoma Blues - Zeke Clements

Here's a toe tapper from Zeke Clements as he sings his own composition "Oklahoma Blues."

Recorded in Hollywood around May of 1946.



Released on Liberty Records #8 in May of that year.

This is NOT the Liberty label (best known as home to such artists as the Chipmunks, Jan and Dean, and Julie London) that was launched in 1955.

ZEKE CLEMENTS Payday Saturday Night MGM

Time for music by Zeke Clements, "Payday Saturday Night."



Recorded in Nashville on November 18, 1952 and released on MGM #K11399 in December of that same year.

Moon Mullican - Rheumatism Boogie 1953

Time to dance to the "Rheumatism Boogie" with Moon Mullican!



Recorded in Cincinnati on March 6, 1953 and released on King #1198 in April of that year.

1192 Bill Boyd & His Cowboy Ramblers - Barn Dance Rag

Here's "Barn Dance Rag" as recorded by Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers in San Antonio, Texas on August 12, 1935.



Released on Bluebird #B-6177 in December, 1935.

WOODY CARTER & HIS HOEDOWN BOYS Who's Gonna Chop My Baby Firewood

Here's music by Woody Carter and His Hoedown Boys, "Who's Gonna Chop My Baby Firewood."



Recorded in Houston in July of 1949 and released on Macy's Recordings.

Jimmie Revard & Oklahoma Playboys - Does My Baby Love Me? Yes Sir!

Here's Jimmie Revarv and His Oklahoma Playboys with "Does My Baby Love Me, Yes Sir."



Vocal by Adolph Hofner



Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on September 14, 1937 and released on Bluebird #B-7199.

1303 Bill Boyd & Cowboy Ramblers - The Train Song

Here's a rousing instrumental from Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers entitled "The Train Song."



Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on January 27, 1935 and released on Bluebird #B-5945 in June of that year (reissued on Montgomery Ward #M-4905 in 1936 for sale at Montgomery Ward department stores).

BUBBLES IN MY BEER-Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (Vocal by Tommy Duncan; MGM-1947)

Here's music by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys with "Bubbles In My Beer" with vocal by Tommy Duncan.





Recorded in Hollywood in October 30, 1947 and released on MGM #10116 in December of that year.

The Sweetest Girl In The World (Blue Eyes Jane) Tune Wranglers

"The Sweetest Girl In The World (Blue Eyes Jane)" is presented by The Tune Wranglers.



Recorded on September 14, 1937 in Dallas and released on Bluebird #B-7200 in October of that year.

The Tune Wranglers, They Go Wild Over Me, San Antonio 1936

Here's another snappy Tune Wranglers entry, "They Go Wild Over Me."



Recorded in San Antonio on February 27, 1937 and issued in March of 1936 on Bluebird #B-6310 (and reissued on Montgomery Ward #M-4763).

Up Jumped the Devil - Tune Wranglers

Time for a snappy instrumental from The Tune Wranglers entitled "Up Jumped The Devil."



Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on October 24, 1936 and issued on Bluebird #B-6982 in April, 1937.

Rice Brothers Gang 'Is It True What They Say About Dixie?'

"Is It True What They Say About Dixie" is the question posed by the Rice Brothers Gang.



Hoke Rice is on the vocal here.



Recorded in New York City on September 13, 1939 and released on Decca #5804 in February, 1940.

1365 Hank Penny - Hope You're Satisfied

Here's Hank Penny singing his own composition, "Hope You're Satisfied."



Recorded in Cincinnati in  March of 1945 and issued on King #512-B during that year.

HANK PENNY Texas In My Soul KING 1946

Time for music from Hank Penny as he sings "Texas In My Soul."



Recorded in Hollywood in September of 1946 and released on King #581 in October of that year.

MISS MOLLY by Bob Wills 1942

Here's music by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, "Miss Molly," with vocal by the Leon McAuliffe Trio.



Recorded in Hollywood on July 15, 1942 and issued as Okeh #6710 in November, 1943.

Dude Martin - Pistol Boogie

Here's the "Pistol Boogie," from Dude Martin and his Round-Up Gang.



Recorded in Chicago in December, 1951 (possibly).



Recorded in January, 1952 on Mercury #6378-X45.

H-A-D-A-C-O-L - Al Terry

Here's Al Terry with "H-A-D-A-C-O-L."



Recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1949.



Released on Gold Star #F-1017 in 1950.

BILL BOYD Goofus 1936

Time for "Goofus" from Bill Boyd and his Cowboy Ramblers.



Recorded in San Antonio on February 24, 1936 and issued on Bluebird #B-6328 in April of that year.

FAN IT-The Swift Jewel Cowboys (1939)

Here are the Swift Jewel Cowboys with "Fan It."



Futures Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw cast member Jimmy Riddle plays the harmonica here.



Recorded in Memphis on July 11, 1939 and issued on Vocalion #05243 in November of that year (and re-issued on Columbia # 37738 and #20315).

Take Me Back To Tulsa - Tex Williams & Spade Cooley

Time for a 1945 Soundie  with Spade Cooley and His Western Dance Band, "Take Me Back To Tulsa," featuring Spade's star vocalist at the time, Tex Williams.



This short film, an RCM production, was produced by Ben Hersh and directed by Josef Berne.

Where the Buffalo Roam (1938) TEX RITTER

From Monogram Pictures in 1938, we present "Where The Buffalo Roam," starring Tex Ritter, with John Merton, Dorothy Short, and Dave O'Brien.



The film features Louise Massey and The Westerners. That's why I decided to imbed this movie.



Directed by Al Herman.



An Edward Finney Production.

Snow Flakes - Cliff Bruner & The Texas Wanderers

Time for music by Cliff Bruner and his Texas Wanderers with "Snow Flakes," with vocal by Arthur James Buddy Duhon and Moon Mullican on piano.



Recorded on November 6, 1944 in New York City and released on Decca #46026 in December of that year.

Leon Selph & His Blue Ridge Playboys 'Can't Nobody Truck Like Me'

Here are Leon Selph and His Blue Ridge Playboys with "Can't Nobody Truck Like Me."









Recorded in San Antonio on November 20, 1936 and issued on Vocalion #03425 in January of 1937.

Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Tune Wranglers

Time for "Ragtime Cowboy Joe," as performed by The Tune Wranglers.



Recorded in San Antonio on February 27, 1936 and issued on Bluebird #B-6438 in July of that year (reissued on Montgomery Ward M-4764 for sale at Montgomery Ward department stores).

Nothing Matters Anymore-Louise Massey and The Westerners (1941)

Here are Louise Massey and The Westerners with "Nothing Matters Anymore."



That's Louise on the vocal.



Recorded in Chicago on June 3, 1941 (76 years ago tomorrow!) and issued on Okeh #06406 in September of that year.

Patsy Montana - I Wanna Be A Western Cowgirl (1939).

Here are Patsy Montana with the Prairie Ramblers with "I Wanna Be A Western Cowgirl."



Recorded in Chicago on September 25, 1939 and issued on Vocalioin #05217-A in November of that year.

JUST BECAUSE by the Shelton Brothers 1935 - Original DECCA!

Here are the Shelton Brothers---Bob and Joe----with their version of "Just Because."



Recorded in Chicago on February 23, 1935 and released on Decca Records in May of that year.

Leon's Lone Star Cowboys - Just Because

Here are Leon Chappelear and His Lone Star Cowboys with "Just Because."



15 years before Frankie Yankovic had a big hit with his recording, Leon and the boys cut this record on August 5, 1933 in Chicago.



Released in 1935 on Bluebird Records.