Christmas 78's - An Old Fashioned Tree - Gene Autry

Recorded August 28, 1947 in Hollywood, CA. The flip side of this is his smash hit Here Comes Santa Claus. This was also his first Christmas record.

Born in Tioga, Texas on September 29, 1907, Gene Autry was raised in Texas and Oklahoma. Discovered by humorist Will Rogers, in 1929 Autry was billed as "Oklahoma's Yodeling Cowboy" at KVOO in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He gained a popular following, a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1929, and soon after, performed on the "National Barn Dance" for radio station WLS in Chicago. Autry first appeared on screen in 1934 and up to 1953 popularized the musical Western and starred in 93 feature films. In 1940 theater exhibitors of America voted Autry the fourth biggest box office attraction, behind Mickey Rooney, Clark Gable, and Spencer Tracy.

Autry made 640 recordings, including more than 300 songs written or co-written by him. His records sold more than 100 million copies and he has more than a dozen gold and platinum records, including the first record ever certified gold. His Christmas and children's records Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) and Peter Cottontail are among his platinum recordings. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the second all-time best selling Christmas single, boasts in excess of 30 million in sales.

From 1940 to 1956 the public listened to him on Gene Autry's Melody Ranch radio show that was heard weekly over the CBS Radio Network, featuring Autry's trademark theme song Back In The Saddle Again. In addition, Autry's popularity was apparent during his personal appearance tours. The first performer to sell out Madison Square Garden, his concert and rodeo appearances throughout the United States and Europe are legendary and served as a model for other performers. Autry did two shows a day, seven days a week, for 65 to 85 days at a stretch.
Bio From GeneAutry.com

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[gtasa93]

I have this same record! I usually listen to it every year on Christmas Eve.

[althazarr]

@gtasa93 This is one of my favorites.

[kznte]

Another beautiful Christmas song that the radio stations never, ever play. Thank you for posting and keep up the great work! Merry Christmas!!!

[althazarr]

@kznte Thank you! I'll be posting a whole bunch of Christmas music on both of my channels this year. Merry Christmas to you too! :-)

[Falkis1984]

Anoter guy with great music on record, a soft stylus, great sound qualty. Yepp, you are now on my list of subscription

[althazarr]

@Falkis1984

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.

I hope you like both of my channels. I'll

definitely be checking out your channel too.

[rylandheights]

Thanks for posting all the information. That's a lot of effort you go to for us!

[JohnnyDope]

Aaaaaahh.. Those vintage recordings make me chill.

[Oldtimegospelmusic]

Thanks for this great song!! 5*****

[althazarr]

Thank you Bobby! I appreciate the compliment. I just enjoy music and being able to share what I have. It's also great to have so many nice friends here on YT doing the same thing too. God Bless you too.

[roybo1930]

Lloyd You Sir are AWSOME!!!!! I LOVE this!! So Sweet, Smooth, & Beautiful! Thank You So Much, & GOD Bless You.