Track Listing 1. Yellow Rose of Texas, The 2. Last Round-Up, The 3. Tumblin' Tumbleweeds 4. Mexicali Rose 5. Take Me Back to My Boots & Saddle - (previously unreleased, alternate take) 6. Back in the Saddle Again 7. El Rancho Grande 8. Blueberry Hill 9. Call of the Canyon, The 10. You Are My Sunshine 11. It Makes No Difference Now 12. Amapola 13. Maria Elena 14. Deep in the Heart of Texas 15. I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes 16. Jingle, Jangle, Jingle (I've Got Spurs That) 17. Ole Faithful - (previously unreleased) 18. Red River Valley
| Details | | Producer: | Michael Brooks (Compilation) | | Distributor: | Sony Music Distribution ( | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Mono | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes Includes liner notes by Charles Wolfe, complete track information and historic photos. Digitally remastered by Larry Keys (1992, Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). Gene Autry's story, as documented on THE ESSENTIAL GENE AUTRY, is nothing short of amazing. He invented the "singing cowboy" image and revolutionized not just C&W, but popular culture in general. "The Yellow Road of Texas," "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Back in the Saddle Again," as heard here, are as rich and enjoyable now and they were when they were first recorded. In fact, the superior quality of this CD makes these songs more than listenable. Autry's warm campfire voice and his straightforward, good-natured honesty is quickly identifiable on THE ESSENTIAL GENE AUTRY. A perfect survey of the original singing cowboy, this album represents a vital piece of Americana.
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