David McEnery explained

"Red River Dave" McEnery
Birth Name:David Largus McEnery[1]
Alias:Red River Dave
Birth Date:15 December 1914
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, United States
Instrument:Vocals, Guitar
Genre:Western music
Occupation:Musician, songwriter
Years Active:1937–2002
Label:Decca Records Savoy Records
Associated Acts:The Swift Cowboys

Red River Dave McEnery (born David Largus McEnery)[1] (December 15, 1914 – January 15, 2002)[2] was an American artist, musician, and writer of topical songs. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He got the nickname "Red River Dave" because he enjoyed singing "Red River Valley" in high school. He was the leader of The Swift Cowboys.

Career

As a teenager, he appeared regularly on KABC radio.Dave began his career by singing, yodeling, and performing rope tricks at rodeos. In 1936, he broadcast a live singing performance from the Goodyear Blimp over CBS AM radio station WQAM in Miami.His career really took off with his song "Amelia Earhart's Last Flight", broadcast in a pioneer television broadcast from the 1939 New York World's Fair.[3] He worked for radio station WOR (AM) in New York City.[4] He was a radio personality in border radio for station XERF.In the latter part of his life, he became a well-known painter of Texas landscapes and Western Americana themes and was often known to paint the backs of his used guitars.

Cinema

He worked in several westerns as a singing cowboy, including Swing in the Saddle (1944), Hidden Valley Days (1948) and Echo Ranch (1948).

Publications

Songs

Red River Dave's songs have been recorded by Hank Snow and Tex Ritter.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn , Joel . 1997. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles. Record Research Inc. Menomonee Falls, WI. 0-89820-122-5. 504.
  2. Web site: Free Family Tree, Genealogy, Family History, and DNA Testing. Myheritage.com. October 21, 2019.
  3. News: Paul . Wadey . Red River Dave McEnery . . January 21, 2002 . May 16, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110720052519/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/red-river--dave-mcenery-729682.html . July 20, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  4. Book: Kingsbury, Paul. The Encyclopedia of Country Music: the ultimate guide to the music. 2004. Oxford University Press . New York . 432 .
  5. Web site: Lyrics . May 17, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090418184528/http://en.allexperts.com/q/Country-Music-2273/Deck-Cards.htm . April 18, 2009 . dead .
  6. Web site: CONELRAD | ATOMIC PLATTERS: by. Atomicplatters.com. October 21, 2019.
  7. Web site: Hillbillies in Hell: Country Music's Tormented Testament - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. October 21, 2019.
  8. Book: III, Harris M. Lentz. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2002: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. April 9, 2003. 206. McFarland. 9780786414642. Google Books.
  9. News: Thomas . Rogers. Ballad to Pine Tar . The New York Times. August 4, 1983. May 17, 2009.
  10. News: Tony . Russell . Red River Dave. . March 21, 2002. 2014-03-26.
  11. News: Peter B. . Gallagher . Red River Dave tries to keep America humming . . December 24, 1984 . May 17, 2009 . The sleigh bells were playing Yankee Doodle in time.

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