Along the Navajo Trail

Buddy Stewart, Gene Krupa & His Orchestra, Gene Krupa

About Along the Navajo Trail

"Along the Navajo Trail" is a country/pop song, written by Dick Charles (pseudonym for Richard Charles Krieg), Larry Markes, and Eddie DeLange in 1945. It was the title song of the 1945 Roy Rogers film Along the Navajo Trail. It was also used in the 1945 film Don't Fence Me In when it was sung by Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. Charted versions in 1945 were by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters (recorded June 29, 1945) (No. 2); Gene Krupa (vocal by Buddy Stewart) (No. 7); and Dinah Shore (No. 7). The song has been recorded by many other artists, including: Duane Eddy - included in his album Especially for You (1959). Fats Domino (1963) The Honey Dreamers Steve Kuhn and Toshiko Akiyoshi Frankie Laine - for his album Hell Bent for Leather! (1961). Riders in the Sky Roy Rogers (1945). Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys Sam Cooke - included in his album Encore (1958). Hot Club of Cowtown, 2011 


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Every day, along about evening
When the sunlight's beginning to pale
I ride through the slumbering shadows

Along the Navajo Trail
When it's night and crickets are callin'
And coyotes are makin' a wail
I dream by a smoldering fire
Along the Navajo Trail

I love to lie and listen to the music
When the wind is strummin' a sagebrush guitar
When over yonder hill the moon is climbin'
It always finds me wishin' on a star
Well what a ya know, it's mornin' already
There's the dawnin', so silver and pale
It's time to climb into my saddle
And ride the Navajo Trail

I love to lie and listen to the music
When the wind is strummin' a sagebrush guitar
When over yonder hill the moon is climbin'
It always finds me wishin' on a star
Well what a ya know, it's mornin' already
There's the dawnin', so silver and pale (like a silvery veil)
It's time to climb into my saddle

And ride the Navajo Trail
Ride the Navajo Trail
Ride the Navajo Trail

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Gene Krupa

Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an American jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. more »

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Written by: DICK CHARLES, EDDIE DE LANGE, LARRY MARKS

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Along the Navajo Trail" is a popular song, written by Dick Charles (pseudonym for Richard Charles Krieg), Larry Markes, and Edgar De Lange in 1945.
Noteworthy Performers
The song has been performed by many high-profile performers such as Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Gene Krupa, Roy Rogers, The Andrews Sisters, and The Sons of the Pioneers.
Recordings
Bing Crosby recorded the song on July 3, 1945 with Les Paul and his Trio and it reached the Billboard charts August 30, 1945, lasting 7 weeks and peaking at position #2.
Usage in Film
"Along the Navajo Trail" was also used as the title of a 1945 Western movie starring Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Gabby Hayes.
Cover Versions
Notable cover versions of the song include recordings by Fats Domino in 1963 and Willie Nelson in 2017.
Dinah Shore's Version
Dinah Shore's version of the song charted in 1945, reaching #7 in the US Billboard charts.
Gene Krupa's Contribution
Known for his energized jazz drumming style, Gene Krupa was another high-profile performer who recorded "Along the Navajo Trail".
Legacy of The Andrews Sisters and The Sons of the Pioneers
Both The Andrews Sisters and The Sons of the Pioneers, known for their tight harmonies and polished performances, contributed to the song's enduring popularity.
Other Performers
Michael Martin Murphey and Suzy Bogguss also have covered versions of this song.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics reflect the mid-20th-century fascination with the Western United States, weaving a romantic tale of a cowboy's nighttime journey along a desert trail.

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