Across the Alley from the Alamo
The Mills Brothers
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Across the alley from the Alamo Lived a pinto pony and a Navajo Who sang a sort of Indian "Hi-de-ho" To the people passin' by The pinto spent his time a-swishin' flies And the Navajo watched the lazy skies And very rarely did they ever rest their eyes On the people passin' by One day, they went a walkin' along the railroad track They were swishin' not a-lookin' Toot! Toot!, they never came back Oh, across the alley from the Alamo When the summer sun decides to settle low A fly sings an Indian "Hi-de-ho" To the people passing by Across the alley from the Alamo Lived a pinto pony and a Navajo Who used to bake frijoles in cornmeal dough For the people passing by They thought that they would make some easy bucks By washin' their frijoles in Duz and Lux, A pair of very conscientious clucks To the people passin' by Then they took this cheap vacation, their shoes were polished bright No, they never heard the whistle, Toot! Toot! they're clear out of sight Oh, across the alley from the Alamo When the starlight beams its tender glow The beams go to sleep and then there ain't no dough For the people passin' by One day, they went a walkin' along the railroad track They were swishin' not a-lookin' Toot! Toot!, they never came back Oh, across the alley from the Alamo When the summer sun decides to settle low A fly sings an Indian "Hi-de-ho" To the people passin' by Across the alley from the Alamo
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Written by: BARBARA BELLE, JACK LITTLE, LARRY STOCK, LARRY LAWRENCE STOCK, TEDDY POWELL
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Across the Alley from the Alamo" by The Mills Brothers is a popular song classified under the jazz-swing genre.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song was composed by Joe Greene and presents an allegory of the historic Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas.
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Year of Release"Across the Alley from the Alamo" was released in 1947.
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Commercial SuccessIt reached number two spot on Billboard magazine's chart of "Records Most-Played by Disc Jockeys" in the U.S.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stan Kenton.
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Mills BrothersThe Mills Brothers were a vocal quartet consisting of four brothers, known for introducing numerous hit songs in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Performance StyleRather than using traditional band instruments, the Mills Brothers group would often imitate instruments with their voices, which made them unique in the industry.
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Award & NominationIn 1998, The Mills Brothers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, acknowledging their significant contributions in music, including "Across the Alley from the Alamo".
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RecordingThe song was recorded by Decca Records, a British record label which was a significant entity in the music industry at the time.
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LegacyThe song continues to be a popular choice for jazz orchestras and swing dance events, underscoring its lasting appeal.
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