Oral history interview with Red River Dave; 1975 May 5; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 5.

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Oral history interview with Red River Dave; 1975 May 5; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 5.

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Western entertainer Red River Dave gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes his childhood and family history; his early musical influences and the start of his musical career; his start in radio in 1932; the origin of the "Red River Dave" name; his career travels during the 1930s, including his travels to California and New York; working with Rex Griffin at WQAM, Miami; the growth of his career and his experiences as a traveling performer during the late 1930s; his audition for WOR New York and his show for the Mutual Network; his recording career; memories of Vernon Dalhart; his 1939 television performance for RCA at the World's Fair; his recording career; working with Dave Kapp; his movie career; his songwriting, including "I Won't Care A Hundred Years From Now," and "Amelia Earhart's Last Flight"; his television show in San Antonio, Texas during the 1950s; his 1946 songwriting stunt; and comments on his career.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 30 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772393

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Red River Dave, 1914-2002

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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 ...