Pride Of The Prairie
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"Pride Of The Prairie" is a popular song written in 1907 with music by George Botsford and lyrics by Henry J. Breen. The lyrics tell of a cowboy's love for Mary, the "Pride of the Prairie". The chorus is:
The song has been recorded numerous times, perhaps the most noted by Patsy Montana and the Priaire Ramblers
(Vocalion 03292) in 1937.
- Pride of the prairie, Mary my own,
- Jump up beside me, ride to my home
- My heart's been lassoed,
- No more we'll roam,
- Pride of the prairie, Mary.
- (repeat)
The song has been recorded numerous times, perhaps the most noted by Patsy Montana and the Priaire Ramblers
Patsy Montana
Ruby Rose Blevins , known professionally as Patsy Montana, was an American country music singer-songwriter and the first female country performer to have a million-selling single...
(Vocalion 03292) in 1937.
External links
- "Pride Of The Prairie", Billy MurrayBilly Murray (singer)William Thomas "Billy" Murray was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century...
(Edison Gold Moulded 9968, 1907)—Cylinder Preservation and Digitization Project. - "Pride of the Prairie" Track 1—Judy Coder (Pride of the Prairie CD, 2002).