So, for us guitar enthusiasts out there, what Fender Acoustic is that? A Palomino? Maybe? Or not. Someone out there have an answer? I can't make out the other word on the headstock. Please reply. Thanks. Great song.
I grew up on Westerns and when I heard High Noon and Gunsmoke by Tex Ritter I was so proud to be an American and a Texan. I know the spirits of these greats never leave us and they will be back again.
I've just watched the modern version of High Noon on TV - It was NOT a patch on the original. Why does Hollywood have this maniac urge to ""remake" classic films!, all they do is to destroy the quality acting etc. There IS only one High Noon (in my humble opinion) and that’s the original with Gary Cooper and Tex Ritter singing the ballad.
Hollywood & Co. Please spare us any further agony.
@cutandpaste1 I stand by my comment as the so-called 'music' of today is crap compared to the clean family oriented music of yesteryear. Those singers way back when knew who God was and what music was about. The nasty idiots that people pay today aren't worth a plug nickle and will have their day when they meet their maker as Ol' Tex, Roy, Gene and many more did.
I was blessed to know & work with this true American patriot and music icon. The great cowboy music of the late 30's, 40's, 50's-and into the 60's-is timeless. Getting a record deal back then was ALL about God-given talent. You learned your craft working in honky tonks & small clubs. You had to know how to 'hold an audience' & sing in tune--something sadly missing in some of today's 'stars.' RIP, Tex...The highlight of the CMA Awards dinner each year was
I guess I kinda gave the wrong impression, that I did not like Tex Ritter, when I actually think he was one of our best folk singers.
I loved the movie "High Noon", and Tex was perfect for the song. I guess what really endeared Tex to us all, was that he did not have a polished, opera style voice, but, he did have that wonderful, cowboy-out-on-the-range type of voice.
So, I apologize to you and Tex if I sounded gruff towards "Ole Tex".
When Tex was running for senator in Tennessee my husband and I met him he was a very nice man he made a lot of the western movies we all saw on saturday's it was a honor to meet him.
Wow thats about the best clip from Dick Cavett I can remember! I really liked that performance, very dramatic and close to the end of Tex's life too, really powerful, thanks for posting! Thanks Tex!
Lucky me!!! As heros go, off screen what were they like? Better than their screen image. Tex Ritter and me, for example, he put his arm around my shoulder and we talked father-to-father. What an honor. What a "nice" human being. I was in radio at the time and acting as a host to a bunch of very big stars. I liked them all, but none.. none.. came close to the man who you are watching here. The very nicest, un-asumming (spl) man I have ever met.
I saw another version where Tex is sitting in a cowboy outfit in a studio by a stream singing this. Can't locate it now. I'll try again anyway. Thanks.
john ritters daddy
leowhiteleo 1 week ago
my daddy talk tex alot means grew up watching tv they had.
leowhiteleo 1 week ago
Good song!
mikegowan2008 3 weeks ago
So, for us guitar enthusiasts out there, what Fender Acoustic is that? A Palomino? Maybe? Or not. Someone out there have an answer? I can't make out the other word on the headstock. Please reply. Thanks. Great song.
thatssomething1 1 month ago
@thatssomething1 Ok, I know what it is now, did some research
thatssomething1 1 month ago
Finally the version from the film such a good film might i add long live tex and gary
kminchell92 1 month ago
I grew up on Westerns and when I heard High Noon and Gunsmoke by Tex Ritter I was so proud to be an American and a Texan. I know the spirits of these greats never leave us and they will be back again.
lafcat 2 months ago
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I've just watched the modern version of High Noon on TV - It was NOT a patch on the original. Why does Hollywood have this maniac urge to ""remake" classic films!, all they do is to destroy the quality acting etc. There IS only one High Noon (in my humble opinion) and that’s the original with Gary Cooper and Tex Ritter singing the ballad.
Hollywood & Co. Please spare us any further agony.
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One of my all time favorite movies, and songs
smokeyone63 6 months ago
probably one of the most iconic movie tracks of all time.
brabazon10 8 months ago
@cutandpaste1 I stand by my comment as the so-called 'music' of today is crap compared to the clean family oriented music of yesteryear. Those singers way back when knew who God was and what music was about. The nasty idiots that people pay today aren't worth a plug nickle and will have their day when they meet their maker as Ol' Tex, Roy, Gene and many more did.
proudrebel69 10 months ago
one of the greatest co. singers
elisa1257 1 year ago
God, he had it
7jack7 1 year ago
@7jack7 Don't forget who he sired.
Juliaflo 9 months ago
I was blessed to know & work with this true American patriot and music icon. The great cowboy music of the late 30's, 40's, 50's-and into the 60's-is timeless. Getting a record deal back then was ALL about God-given talent. You learned your craft working in honky tonks & small clubs. You had to know how to 'hold an audience' & sing in tune--something sadly missing in some of today's 'stars.' RIP, Tex...The highlight of the CMA Awards dinner each year was
getting to hear you intro the winners.
thevoiceoftheBBs 1 year ago
I am sorry to hear this, is the same as a recent George Hamilton 4th show. Terrible. Best to have left it as it was. Very sad. Bill
40thegardener2 1 year ago
R:I.P: Ted, just beautiful!
rosamcgoum 1 year ago
I'd like to strangle that clueless imbecile playing electric guitar behind him.
JeffStPaul 1 year ago
@JeffStPaul You obviously are not a guitarist.
adamg709 10 months ago
LMAO! He was selling Miller's Beer !
Licmycat 1 year ago
Honestly, I could've gone without the electric guitar- he's a four piece band already.
maxhaddrall 1 year ago
niceeee post
mrdee11091 1 year ago
brilliant!!
eddiemac303 2 years ago 2
Was he John Ritter's father?
slappy6817 2 years ago
Slappy,
Tex Ritter was indeed John Ritters dad.
mjp2501 2 years ago
yeaahh, he was.
MoonsLupin 2 years ago
Yes, he was a nice man, but I don't know who the heck said he could sing.
mjp2501 2 years ago
He did not have a caruso voice but sang some of the best songs ever recorded in the forties, fifties. Hillbilly Heaven for one.
onebaud 2 years ago
@mjp2501 This song by Tex won best song as well as best picture of that year I believe early 50's. This award was the academy award......
margot9230 2 years ago
Margot9230,
I guess I kinda gave the wrong impression, that I did not like Tex Ritter, when I actually think he was one of our best folk singers.
I loved the movie "High Noon", and Tex was perfect for the song. I guess what really endeared Tex to us all, was that he did not have a polished, opera style voice, but, he did have that wonderful, cowboy-out-on-the-range type of voice.
So, I apologize to you and Tex if I sounded gruff towards "Ole Tex".
mjp2501 2 years ago 2
@mjp2501 ...there was nothing wrong with his singing! go listen to m&m or snoop doggy dog!
bobbya16 11 months ago
respekt hamma cool 5*****
hansjuergen1 2 years ago
It is to nice to know. Grace in OC? A teenage puke.
82abnoff 2 years ago
5 stars
magdalena1998 2 years ago
When Tex was running for senator in Tennessee my husband and I met him he was a very nice man he made a lot of the western movies we all saw on saturday's it was a honor to meet him.
mammie64 2 years ago
a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do
melbea03 2 years ago
Wow thats about the best clip from Dick Cavett I can remember! I really liked that performance, very dramatic and close to the end of Tex's life too, really powerful, thanks for posting! Thanks Tex!
verbusen 2 years ago
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USABEAT 2 years ago
I met Tex in the earley 60's at a show in Norfolk, Va. Got his autograph, still have it.
He was a most gracious man. He sang High Noon with an electric guitar back up. It sent chills down my spine.....still does.
kayleing 2 years ago
Lucky me!!! As heros go, off screen what were they like? Better than their screen image. Tex Ritter and me, for example, he put his arm around my shoulder and we talked father-to-father. What an honor. What a "nice" human being. I was in radio at the time and acting as a host to a bunch of very big stars. I liked them all, but none.. none.. came close to the man who you are watching here. The very nicest, un-asumming (spl) man I have ever met.
12reflect 2 years ago
One of the many great Western singers that are almost forgotten in this insane world of nasty worded hippity hoppity crap.
proudrebel69 2 years ago 28
@proudrebel69 You are oooooh so right, well put, Cheers
thomascow1 9 months ago
@thomascow1 Thanks
proudrebel69 9 months ago
great song thanks for posting
bdgfl60 2 years ago
John Ritter's father.
Loved his Three's Company. The funniest series ever. Specially jack tripper :)
John died in the same year his mother dorothy Faye died, 2003.
John, wherever you are smile, because you're loved.
Hesam0000 2 years ago
First time I see Tex on a video ... Love his music ... Amazing artist, greatly missed ...
blakohli8ios 2 years ago
My bad---I seem to be repeating myself.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Juliaflo 3 years ago
Nice to see Tex is being remembered.
Victrolaman1 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. He sings about a time when good and evil were clear cut.
Narkcop 3 years ago 20
Humans certainly want to see them that way. It would be a lot simpler...
aikido7 3 years ago
Classic
gymnosophy 3 years ago 2
If you look closely, you will notice a resemblance between Ritter, pere and Ritter, fils (John, of course).
Juliaflo 3 years ago
Thanks for posting.
I saw another version where Tex is sitting in a cowboy outfit in a studio by a stream singing this. Can't locate it now. I'll try again anyway. Thanks.
scepticchristian 3 years ago