Yellow Rose of Texas

Mitch Miller

About 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 move apart

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

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

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

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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

Song Origin
"Yellow Rose of Texas" is a traditional American folk song. Its origin dates back to the mid-19th century.
Elvis Presley's Version
Even though "Yellow Rose of Texas" is often associated with Elvis Presley, there seems to be no recorded version of the song by him. It is likely that he might have performed the song live at some point, but it seems not to have been recorded or officially released by Elvis.
Mitch Miller's Version
Mitch Miller and His Orchestra recorded the most successful variant of this song. It topped the Billboard charts in 1955.
Popularity of the Song
This song has been covered by countless artists in a variety of genres. Apart from Mitch Miller, it has been performed by Johnny Lee, Willie Nelson, and many others.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song tell the story of an African-American man who has lost his loved one, a biracial enslaved woman named Emily Morgan. He refers to her as the "Yellow Rose".
Historic Significance
The song is deeply connected to Texan history and folklore. It is often associated with the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution.
Movie Appearance
The song was featured in the 1954 musical film, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
Instrumental Version
An instrumental version of The Yellow Rose of Texas was used as a theme for the documentary TV series "The Civil War."
Alteration Over Time
The modern version of The Yellow Rose of Texas is quite different from the original, which was a slow ballad.
The Yellow Rose of Texas Award
In Texas, the Yellow Rose of Texas Award, named after the song, is given to women for exceptional service to their community.

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