The Yellow Rose of Texas
Mitch Miller
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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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Written by: BILL BLACK
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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."
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Mitch Miller's VersionMitch 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.
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Significance in Popular CultureThe song has since become a symbol of Texas, often played at sports events in the state.
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Evolution of The SongModern 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.
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Genre SpecificationThis song is often categorized under Traditional Pop music but also has strong historical ties with American folk music.
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Musical Accomplishment"The Yellow Rose of Texas" also made the UK Singles Chart, reaching the number 2 slot in 1955.
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Mitch Miller's CareerMitch 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.
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Historical ImplicationThe 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.
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Instrumental ContributionThe instrumentals in Mitch Miller's version of the song include a marching band drum beat, which induces a dynamic rhythm and upbeat danceability.
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Record Label FactThe record label that released Mitch Miller's version of this song was Columbia Records.
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