The ‘Singing Cowboy’ Gene Autry Performs Medley Of Western Songs In 1942
on Sep 28, 2016 • Updated Oct 25, 2019
If anyone could be named as an American icon, it’s Gene Autry. Known as “The Singing Cowboy,” Autry charmed his way into countless hearts through his various radio, television, and movie appearances.
Ward Bond, Gary Cooper, Gene Autry, John Wayne, and Gabby Hayes. #classicmovies #TCM #Westerns #johnwayne @CitizenScreen #HollywoodHistory #MaltinonMovies #FilmHistory #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/XvnrasmQHZ
— James L. Neibaur (@JimLNeibaur) March 9, 2018
Whenever you think of Western films and music, Autry’s name is likely the first to come to mind. With millions of fans, Autry exposed a greater audience to country and Western music than ever before.
Gene Autry joined the Army Air Corps voluntarily on July 26, 1942, during a Melody Ranch broadcast and served as a transport plane pilot in the Pacific Theater for three years. #MemberMonday pic.twitter.com/dE1FlYjWM3
— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) May 7, 2018
In 1942, Autry starred in a film called Stardust on the Sage, during which he had the chance to really show off his talent as a singer. During the film, he performed a medley of some of the most-beloved Western songs to ever exist, including “You Are My Sunshine,” “Home on the Range,” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”
2 of the Biggest Screen and TV Cowboy Stars Gene Autry and Roy Rogers get together in the early 50's.#Hollywood #movies #western #1950s pic.twitter.com/n7aUwgkZCV
— Tom's Old Days (@sigg20) August 13, 2017
We happened to uncover some footage of Autry singing the medley, and it instantly transported us back to the good old days. Autry always had the power to draw you into anything he was singing, and this medley is no exception.
Singing cowboy and Country Music Hall of Fame member Gene Autry was born #OTD in 1907. Read more here: https://t.co/BMLDk6TK7a pic.twitter.com/DRjhqxaRPR
— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) September 29, 2017
Nothing beats hearing the sweet sound of Autry’s smooth, classic voice singing some of Western music’s greatest songs ever. Even if you’ve seen this medley hundreds of times before you have to watch it again. So tune in below, and enjoy!
Autry was truly one in a million. He’s so dearly missed.
