Back in the Saddle Again

Gene Autry

About Back in the Saddle Again

"Back in the Saddle Again" was the signature song of American cowboy entertainer Gene Autry. It was co-written by Autry with Ray Whitley and first released in 1939. The song was associated with Autry throughout his career and was used as the name of Autry's autobiography in 1976. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as fifth of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.


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1994
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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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Gene Autry

Orvon Grover Autry (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), better known as Gene Autry, was an American performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in Southern California, and the Los Angeles/California/Anaheim Angels Major League Baseball team from 1961 to 1997. more »

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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.
Song Creation
Autry co-wrote the song with Ray Whitley, a country musician and songwriter, while they were working on the set of movie 'Rovin' Tumbleweeds'.
Movie Presence
Besides being incorporated in the film "Rovin' Tumbleweeds", it was also featured in Autry's 1946 film, "Back in the Saddle".
Signature Song
The song became Autry's signature tune and was also used as the theme song for his radio show "Melody Ranch".
Cultural Impact
The song is considered a classic of country-western music and has been covered by many other artists, including Aerosmith and Chris LeDoux.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics express a yearning for a simpler, away-from-the-city cowboy lifestyle, reflecting Autry's own experiences as a cowboy.
National Recording Registry
The song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Song Popularity
Although initially not a commercial success, its enduring popularity has made it one of the most iconic songs in the country-western genre.
TV Show Feature
The reworked version of the song was used in the TV show, "The Gene Autry Show", broadcast from 1950 to 1956.
Musical Style
The song is known for its yodeling chorus and Western swing style, making it a landmark in the genre.
Song Inspiration
The 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.
Song Legacy
In 1979, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its lasting qualitative or historical significance.

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