Texas Jim Robertson O Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (The Dying Cowboy)

This is for Edswab. Another side from Victor Set P-84 -- Round the Campfire: Famous American Cowboy Songs by Texas Jim Robertson with orchestra.

James Battle "Texas Jim" Robertson was born February 2, 1909 near Batesville, Texas. He recorded more than one hundred sides for RCA Victor and Bluebird during the 1940s but never released a 12" LP. When Robertson was not joined by his band, the Panhandle Punchers, sidemen on his recordings included Roy Wiggins, Andy Sanella, and Vaughn Horton on steel guitar, some with Chet Atkins on electric guitar, and probably Jethro Burns on mandolin. Robertson was reported dead by suicide in 1966 at age 57. One year later, a man named Clifford Kent begins performing in Fort Worth and claims to be Texas Jim Robertson. He tells of a fire in his New York city apartment and his wish to change his identity. Clifford Kent continues to perform in Fort Worth until the early 1970s.
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/music/tour/pioneers2

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 78rpm
• cowboy
• ballad
• traditional
• Texas
• RCA
• deer
• antelope
• lullaby

[vinyhilist]

What a great way to make the connection. Thanks for the comment

[2055KO]

Thanks so much for this. My dad used to sing this - because his dad played these 78's to him. I'll be teaching my son these songs now, to learn about his great grandfather.

[Edswab]

Thank you!!!