Back in the Saddle Again
Gene Autry
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I`m back in the saddle again Out where a friend is a friend Where the longhorn cattle feed On the lowly gypsum weed Back in the saddle again Ridin` the range once more Totin` my old .44 Where you sleep out every night And the only law is right Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-oh Rockin` to and fro back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-yay I go my way Back in the saddle again I`m back in the saddle again Out where a friend is a friend Where the longhorn cattle feed On the lowly gypsum weed Back in the saddle again Ridin` the range once more Totin` my old .44 Where you sleep out every night And the only law is right Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-oh Rockin` to and fro Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-yay I go my way Back in the saddle again
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Written by: Gene Autry, Ray Whitley
Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN, Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Recorded History"Back in the Saddle Again" was recorded by Gene Autry, also known as "The Singing Cowboy", in 1939.
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Song CreationAutry co-wrote the song with Ray Whitley, a country musician and songwriter, while they were working on the set of movie 'Rovin' Tumbleweeds'.
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Movie PresenceBesides being incorporated in the film "Rovin' Tumbleweeds", it was also featured in Autry's 1946 film, "Back in the Saddle".
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Signature SongThe song became Autry's signature tune and was also used as the theme song for his radio show "Melody Ranch".
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered a classic of country-western music and has been covered by many other artists, including Aerosmith and Chris LeDoux.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics express a yearning for a simpler, away-from-the-city cowboy lifestyle, reflecting Autry's own experiences as a cowboy.
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National Recording RegistryThe song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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Song PopularityAlthough initially not a commercial success, its enduring popularity has made it one of the most iconic songs in the country-western genre.
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TV Show FeatureThe reworked version of the song was used in the TV show, "The Gene Autry Show", broadcast from 1950 to 1956.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its yodeling chorus and Western swing style, making it a landmark in the genre.
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Song InspirationThe phrase "back in the saddle again" is an old saying among cowboys getting back on their horses, this is what inspired the song's title.
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Song LegacyIn 1979, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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