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      • " Back in the Saddle Again " was the signature song of American cowboy entertainer Gene Autry. It was co-written by Autry with Ray Whitley and first released in 1939.
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  2. "Back in the Saddle Again" was the signature song of American cowboy entertainer Gene Autry. It was co-written by Autry with Ray Whitley and first released in 1939. The song was associated with Autry throughout his career and was used as the name of Autry's autobiography in 1976.

  3. Apr 30, 2024 · A true country classic, “Back in the Saddle Again” was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1939, cementing its status as one of the genre’s all-time greats. Nearly a century after its release, the song remains a favorite among country music fans and has been covered by countless artists.

  4. Ray Whitley, a country singer and actor, wrote the song and introduced it with his group The Six Bar Cowboys in the 1938 movie Border G-Man. Soon after, he recorded it as Ray Whitley's Rangers for Decca Records and caught the attention of Autry, who relished the idea of getting back on a trusty horse and ridin' the range, totin' an old .44.

  5. “Back in the Saddle Again” was written by Gene Autry (lyrics) and Ray Whitley (music) in 1939 and was released as a single that year.

  6. Released in 1939 as a single, “Back in the Saddle Again” quickly became Gene Autry’s signature song. It perfectly encapsulates his persona as the “singing cowboy” and reflects the spirit of the classic western genre.

  7. Jul 24, 2000 · Autry's comical sidekick, Frog, was played by Smiley Burnette, but many of his songs were written by another cowboy movie sidekick, Ray Whitley, who wrote "Back In The Saddle Again" in 1938....

  8. May 27, 2024 · Written by Gary White, it’s a heart-shattering tale of unrequited love that showcases her incredible vocal range. Listeners had already heard Ronstadt’s enchanting cover of Michael...