"South of the Border" (Gene Autry, 1939)

[argyll1854]

Hi mum/dad, just thought i'd pop in, bless ye both, Scotland miss's ye both, especially your 5 son's n daughter. Sleep peacefully xx

[MrKabitajhon]

"we were so gay"

what the meaning of this line??

is the gay word has different "meaning"??

[Drizand]

@MrKabitajhon Gay means Merry, Happy

, (in French, which is the the origin of the word, it means glad or lighthearted hence it is was also a girls first name.)

the spelling now has been modernised somewhat to 'Gaye' to differentiate it from the modern meaning.

[Sundragonnet]

South Of The Border...Evergreen forever this culture.

[Sundragonnet]

South Of The Border...Evergreen,forever this culture.

[TheHarmonicWheel]

So Great! Fantastic! Wonderful.  So fine!

[samusic160]

My dad told me about how my great grandad use to play this during the second world war on the mandoline. Sadly he got his hand crushed by a boat and couldn't play anymore :( however we still have the exact mandoline and some day i hope to be able to play this song as a tribute to him :).

[JPGRism]

this just reminds me of ringo <3

[ftballfrk]

Tony Soprano teeing off . . . .

bahahahahahahha

[Nojnotpu]

This is wonderful. However, does anyone lament the hijacking of the word "gay" which is used in this song in it's correct context, meaning happy.

[albertnedjo]

I like Tjia Songkhla. Remind me when I was in Mexico long time ago.

[wtf66611]

Could someone please post the instrumental version of this great song by Arthur Murray.

[FrischluftMetaler]

Reminds me to Fallout



[greennose3]

South of the Border , Down Mexico Way... <3

[alanjellie]

I'm only here because of tony soprano

[MrsFruchtzwerg33]

omg, this is cool, somehow.

:'D

[Fmaack]

I was thinking of this song when I walked across the border from San Diego into Tijuana.

[roughace]

bloody hell . is it talking bollocks time allready

[etbella3]

The cowboys in Brokeback Mountain didn't wear underpants. They didn't sing either. Blow.

[etbella3]

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Downtown. Pass it on. Underpants.

[Rayzpik]

It was number 1 when I was a Boy... I remember seeing the Movie and have sang the song many times over the years.. I loved and just fell in love with the Song and his voice....Ray Rogers.......

[JobeandRich]

this was number one 40 years before i was born ;) work it out for your self

[etbella3]

@JobeandRich Stop changing the subject from Roy Rogers Restaurants.

[holianghong]

johnny tillotson had a song-she understands me- of which i cannot find, please help

[madamerotten]

@holianghong The Johnny Tillotson CD, "She Understands Me / That's My Style" is available at Amazon. The song you want is track 1.

[etbella3]

@madamerotten The one who posts the most comments gets to monopolize the video site. That's me, Daniel Boone Junior.

[madamerotten]

@etbella3 Thanks for your nonsensical message.

[candyjunkie101]

South Of The border (The song, and campsite) both fukkin rule!

[pylgrym]

The first time I ever drove through Texas I had a CD of Gene's best in my trusty ol' rental. OH the vibe!

[Bzcenci]

My father's favourite song.

[liamthedream]

Yes! it was written by an Irishman...Jimmy Kennedy.....it is a reasonable assumption to say that Jimmy Kennedy was Irish!

[liamthedream]

Yes Jimmy Kennedy wrote this back in the Thirties, I think that the assumption that Jimmy Kennedy was Irish is very reasonable.

[candw87]

@liamthedream He lived in Omagh - Northen Ireland

[tarryarah]

I LOVE YOU MAN.I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN SINGING ALONG WITH THE ANGELS

I KNOW THAT YOUR A GOOD MAN AND HAVE A GOOD HEART ANY ONE CAN SEE THAT IN YOUR EYES.I WILL SEE YOU ONE DAY.

GOD BLESS

ROBERT .D.XXXX

[ukecrone]

What a sweet rendition!

[TheStopwolfhunting]

Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wickipere]

Da besuchten wir noch das Revolver Kino, auch wenns vom Alter her manchmal noch nicht reichte. Die Erinnerung bleibt. Danke fürs Hochladen

[Bloozboy91]

Love Gene and love this song. Does anyone else notice that the instruments and backup singers sounded like they were recorded yesterday yet Gene's voice sounded like an aged record, quality wise? Strange!

[bituinnory]

wow! this is great classic oldies and goodies song of Gene Autry. thanks for sharing and posting.

[HarborGuy]

I remember it well as a youth on radio, thanks.

[chkjns]

@HarborGuy - I've made 500 playlists of great music like this to share with everyone - 350 artists from around the world and 111 lists for every year since 1900. This is now on my 1939 playlist. Listen as if you've stepped back in time ! !

[tuncils]

my mom used to play this song when i came home from school or on a hot summer night ...

[650142]

Gene Autry our favorite singing cowboy. He sang so many "first" hits. A good person too. Still watch his movies on TV

[nedthebed07]

Lovely old song Jimmy Kennedy never went south of the border!!!

[candw87]

@nedthebed07 What border? he travelled world wide-He was in the Royal Artillery and the English Police Force

[nedthebed07]

@candw87 He may have crossed many borders but he is reputed to have said that he was never in Mexico??

[candw87]

@nedthebed07 l only asked what border?

[etbella3]

@candw87 What does any of that have to do with Elvis Presley and Dale Evans?

[fatcat1949]

oh the memories

[willy350z]

This must be the original recording, and it's wonderful!!100GS!!Will

[Tmyster76]

Thanks for the upload!!

[appstaterebel]

The opening line of this song reminds of the episode of the Sopranos which Tony sings it to taunt Uncle Jun LOL

[jtsharpe1928]

Gene Autrey was in the Army Air Force and I was stationed with one of his best buddies. In the late 1940's and I had the chance to see him on tour. Thanks for bringing up his history. I love all your classic music especially "The Ink Spots".

jtsharpe1928

[Weltar]

Ha? First time i hear for that band.

[cbkspa]

@gallonsofmilk ....Huh... ?

[Smiley15TV]

wow gene autry was my great great uncle. theres a lot of ppl on youtube trying to claim their related to him then why the fuck werent they at the machen autry reunion last summer? Sorry im just really offended.

[fordman4444]

Gene was my 3rd cousin,my Dad was Chick Autry-catcher for the yankees,whitesox and Cle. Indians. I wasn't at the reunion. TomAutry

[yeauxxx]

@fordman4444 Chick played for the Reds, what are you saying here? He was a utlity inf and outfielder!

[Quetzacoatl2]

@fordman4444 Innit bout time you die, bitch?

[etbella3]

@fordman4444 My Dad was Daniel Boone. And my mom was called Mrs. Boone.

[sleepyhead1933]

En México, güey....

[78Shellac]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I just bought an old 78 record today with Autry singing "A Year Ago Tonight" and "I'll Never Let You Go" on the reverse. Funny, I couldn't find those songs here on the 'Tube.

[HarborGuy]

Remember this from Gene's radio show thank you again.........5 Stars....

[Georgewos]

I just listened to Your posting of The Last Roundup.

[RReady555]

Thanks, George--Autry gave us some suberb American classics...

Best,

-RR

[candw87]

@RReady555 The likes of which will never be heard again-

[etbella3]

@RReady555 This is Elvis Presley.

[etbella3]

@Georgewos There must have been oral sex even in the days of Gene Autry. Maybe the singing cowboys started that great American tradition. The answer is blowin' in the wind.

[terrygrif]

Love this song RR and not only because it was composed by an Irishman. LOL Gene Autry had a special voice. Thanks for posting this great old song.

Greetings from Ireland.

Terry.

[RReady555]

Glad to oblige, Terry. Ask director John Ford--many of the greatest cowboys were Irish. ;)

Yuletide regards,

-RR

[marykmusic]

@RReady555 Not just the cowboys, but also the music. I'm a scholar studying the effect Irish immigrants had on Texas music, especially the fiddle. There are many connections.

[goinghomesomeday1]

@terrygrif - Hello Terry the composer was Jimmy Kenneddy.

[terrygrif]

@goinghomesomeday1 Yes, indeed he was, and another of Jimmy's great songs was "Red Sails in the Sunset". Terry.

[guitarmanaruna]

Dear RReady555,

Many thanks for uploading this wonderful version by late grate Gene Autry.....!!!!

-Aruna

[RReady555]

You're profoundly welcome, Aruna...Gene knew how it was done. ;)

Happy trails,

-RR

[KLAMATH60]

ahhh........thank you for putting this song on!!

[RReady555]

Gene's characters didn't often deceive the girl, but it was the best for both, here.. ;)

Adios,

-RR

[camille885]

First time I listen this song in English, thanks!

[RReady555]

Thanks, Camille...it's a slightly sad song but things worked out o.k. for Gene and the girl. ;)

Best,

-RR

[camille885]

Yes, English lyrics are more sad than French lyrics. And this version is really a cowboy's song! ;)

[RReady555]

Thanks! Who has sung it in French? I'd like hear that version... ;)

[kryan364]

Awesome...I love Gene Autry.

[RReady555]

Country doesn't get much more classic than Gene...it's great to see how many international fans he has--of all generations!

Regards,

-RR

[Jigaboo123456]

I saw the black singer Solomon Burke on TV saying his mother used to make him listen to Gene Autry and emphasise his diction, every word crystal-clear. Smart momma--Birke's singing also marked by crystal-clear diction, as is his speech

If I remember correctly,he said that "Mr Gene Autry also helped him start his career.

[RReady555]

As a dirt-poor kid from Oklahoma, Gene had enormous discipline to rise to the top of that tough profession--certainly our voices are the feature over which we have the most conscious control.

Good for Mr. Burke!

Best,

-RR

[normalil]

This is the one for which I have searched. Thankyou.

Ratings are disabled...I would give u the best for this.

[RReady555]

Thanks so much--it's my favorite Autry song (fun movie, too!).

Best,

-RR

[genia106]

RR

I just love this Classic and Gene Autry. I watch Rudolph every year just to hear Gene sing and we both have the same first name. How cool is that? Via con Dios!

[RReady555]

And I thought you took your posting name from the goldmaking process, genia! ;)

Cowboy music is supposedly low-brow, but you gotta love Gene's style...an amazing American showman.

Best,

-RR

[Hikaru809]

That was awesome, Gene Autry is a true singer and a great actor!

[RReady555]

Gene was one of a kind, surely...a great entertainer in so many media--5 stars on Hollywood Boulevard. ;)