Red River Dave, 1914-2002

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Dates:
Birth 1914-12-15
Death 2002-01-15

Biographical notes:

Country & western entertainer. Born December 15, 1914. Died 2002. Real name: David McEnery. Radio performer, movie actor and composer. His songwriting credits include the country-folk standard "Amelia Earhart's Last Flight." During the 1930s a regular radio performer. After World War II appeared in several low-budget Western movies. During the 1950s and 1960s a popular San Antonio area television performer.

From the description of Oral history interview with Red River Dave; 1975 May 5; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 5. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841309

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Subjects:

  • Composers
  • Composers
  • Country music
  • Country musicians
  • Country musicians

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Places:

  • United States (as recorded)