Meanwhile, Back at The Ranch
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... is a phrase frequently used by narrators of American cowboy movies and TV shows as a segue
from one scene to another. It originated as a stock subtitle in the silent movies of the early 1900s, but came into such common use that it took on a life of its own and is still with us today. For example, it's the title of a children's book by Trinka Hakes Noble (published 1992); the first album
of the German country
band Texas Lightning
; and the root of the name of the English band Meanwhile, back in Communist Russia...
(1999-2004). It is also the name of a song by Badfinger from the album "Wish You Were Here" (1974).Now is frequently used by teachers to expand their students' knowledge in understanding old sayings still used today, such as,"close,but no cigar".
Segue
A segue is a smooth transition from one topic or section to the next.-In music:In music, segue is a direction to the performer. It means continue without a pause. It comes from the Italian "it follows". The term attacca is also used in classical music.For written music it implies a transition...
from one scene to another. It originated as a stock subtitle in the silent movies of the early 1900s, but came into such common use that it took on a life of its own and is still with us today. For example, it's the title of a children's book by Trinka Hakes Noble (published 1992); the first album
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (album)
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… is a pop/country album by the German band Texas Lightning, made up of country-style covers of pop songs. The album was re-released on 3 March 2006 including the song "No No Never" from Texas Lightning's Eurovision entry...
of the German country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
band Texas Lightning
Texas Lightning
Texas Lightning is a German quintet from Hamburg which fits in the country music genre and describes itself as old fashioned and hip. Their music is a mix of country and pop drawing from country classic stars like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette and pop stars such as ABBA,...
; and the root of the name of the English band Meanwhile, back in Communist Russia...
Meanwhile, back in Communist Russia...
Meanwhile, Back in Communist Russia... was a post-rock band from Oxford, England.-History:The group was founded in 1999. The band's original line up featured keyboardist Tim Croston, guitarist Pete Williams, guitarist James Shames, singer Emily Gray, singer Ed Carder and guitarist and drum machine...
(1999-2004). It is also the name of a song by Badfinger from the album "Wish You Were Here" (1974).Now is frequently used by teachers to expand their students' knowledge in understanding old sayings still used today, such as,"close,but no cigar".