I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)
Bing Crosby
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I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande But my legs ain't bowed and my cheeks ain't tan I'm a cowboy who never saw a cow Never roped a steer 'cause I don't know how Sure ain't a fixing to start in now Oh, yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah I'm an old cowhand and I come down from the Rio Grande And I learned to ride, ride, ride 'fore I learned to stand I'm a riding fool who is up to date I know every trail in the Lone Star State 'Cause I ride the range in a Ford V 8 Oh, yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah Yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah We're old cowhands from the Rio Grande And we come to town just to hear the band We know all the songs that the cowboys know 'Bout the big corral where the doggies go We learned them all on the radio Yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah I'm an old cowhand (Oh yes, Mr. Bing) (Too hot for you, Uncle Fudd) Down from the Rio Grande Oh where the west is wild all around the borderland Where the buffalo roam around the zoo And the Injuns run up a rug or two And the old Bar X is just a barbecue, yeah Yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah I'm a pioneer who began from scratch I don't bat an eye in a shootin' match They don't call me Elmer, they call me Satch Yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah Get along little horsy Get along little horsy Yippie yi yo kayah, oh
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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)" was written by "Johnny Mercer" in 1936 as a parody of western-themed songs that were popular around that time.
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Notable PerformersThis classic track was performed by well-known artists such as Bing Crosby and Jimmy Dorsey.
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Debut MovieThe song made its debut in the 1936 comedy western film "Rhythm on the Range" which featured Bing Crosby in the lead role.
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Recorded Versions"I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)" was recorded by Bing Crosby amongst other artists. Crosby's recording reached number two on "Your Hit Parade" for the year 1936.
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Hit StatusDespite being released over 80 years ago, and poking fun at country-western music, it remains a staple song of western movie genre and maintains popularity even today.
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Chart RecognitionThe jazz rendition of "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)" by Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra managed to reach the charts peaking at number six.
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Notable LyricsThe song features catchy and humorous lyrics typical of Johnny Mercer’s songwriting style. For example, "I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande, But my legs ain't bowed and my cheeks ain't tanned."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists in various music genres, including popular renditions by Frank Sinatra, Patsy Montana, and even a jazz version by Sonny Rollins.
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AccoladesBing Crosby's rendition is recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame to honor its significance.
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Unique QualityThe song is unique for its ironic twist where the narrated 'cowhand' is in fact not an authentic cowboy but a city slicker unfamiliar with the ranch life which he only knows from "watching at the rodeo".
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