The Yellow Rose of Texas

Mitch Miller, Mitch Miller & the Sing-Along Gang

About The Yellow Rose of Texas

"The Yellow Rose of Texas" is a traditional American folk song dating back to at least the 1850s. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. Several versions of the song have been recorded, including by Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson and Mitch Miller.


Year:
1989
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There's a yellow rose in Texas that I am gonna see
Nobody else could miss her, not half as much as me
She cried so when I left her, it like to broke my heart
And if I ever find her we never more will part

She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
You may talk about your Clementine and sing of Rosa Lee
But the Yellow Rose of Texas is the only girl for me

brief instrumental interlude
Where the Rio Grande is flowin', and starry skies are bright
She walks along the river in the quiet summer night
I know that she remembers when we parted long ago
I promised to return and not to leave her so

She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
You may talk about your Clementine and sing of Rosa Lee
But the Yellow Rose of Texas is the only girl for me

brief instrumental interlude
Oh, now I'm gonna find her, for my heart is full of woe
We'll do the things together we did so long ago
We'll play the banjo gaily, she'll love me like before
And the Yellow Rose of Texas shall be mine forevermore

She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew
Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew
You may talk about your Clementine and sing of Rosa Lee
But the Yellow Rose of Texas is the only girl for me

instrumental and "la-la" scat to end

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Mitch Miller

Mitchell William "Mitch" Miller (July 4, 1911 – July 31, 2010) was a prominent figure in the American music industry. Miller was involved in almost all aspects of the industry, working as a musician, singer, conductor, record producer, A&R man and record company executive. Miller was one of the most influential figures in American popular music during the 1950s and early 1960s, both as the head of Artists and Repertoire at Columbia Records and as a best-selling recording artist with an NBC television series, Sing Along with Mitch. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester in the early 1930s, Miller began his musical career as an accomplished player of the oboe and English horn, and recorded several highly regarded classical … more »

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"The Yellow Rose of Texas" was first published around 1853, sung by blackface minstrel show performer "Christy's Minstrels."
Mitch Miller's Version
Mitch Miller's version of the song, released in 1955, reached number one on the Billboard charts where it stayed for six weeks. This version omitted the more racial elements present in the original composition.
Significance in Popular Culture
The song has since become a symbol of Texas, often played at sports events in the state.
Evolution of The Song
Modern renditions of the song have changed the 'yellow' in "The Yellow Rose of Texas" to be about a woman with blonde hair, rather than it being a racial term.
Genre Specification
This song is often categorized under Traditional Pop music but also has strong historical ties with American folk music.
Musical Accomplishment
"The Yellow Rose of Texas" also made the UK Singles Chart, reaching the number 2 slot in 1955.
Mitch Miller's Career
Mitch Miller was a predominant figure in the American music industry, not only as a singer but as a conductor and record producer. His version of popularizing "The Yellow Rose of Texas" is considered a significant milestone in his career.
Historical Implication
The song is believed to be based on a Texas legend from the days of the Texas War of Independence concerning a mulatto woman who distracted Santa Anna, aiding the Texan's cause.
Instrumental Contribution
The instrumentals in Mitch Miller's version of the song include a marching band drum beat, which induces a dynamic rhythm and upbeat danceability.
Record Label Fact
The record label that released Mitch Miller's version of this song was Columbia Records.

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