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The Yellow Rose of Texas" is a traditional American song dating back to at least the 1850s. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.
Jun 8, 2015 · Learn about Emily West, a free African American woman who was allegedly in Santa Anna's tent during the Battle of San Jacinto. Find out how she became the inspiration for a popular song and a mythical heroine of Texas history.
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Dec 7, 2020 · Learn about the true story of Emily West Morgan, the heroine who helped Texas win independence from Mexico in 1836. Discover the possible origin and meaning of the yellow rose of Texas, a symbol of beauty and courage.
Jan 14, 2010 · The Yellow Rose of Texas. Lane Brody. 22.9K subscribers. Subscribed. Like. 19M views 14 years ago. Lane and Johnny perform their number one hit ...more.
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Jun 24, 2010 · The Yellow Rose of Texas. Traditional / Folk, c1836-1858 Became popular during the U.S. Civil War, especially among cavalrymen. "There's a yellow rose in Texas, I'm going there to...
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- Johnny Zero
A favorite marching tune during the Civil War, “The Yellow Rose Of Texas” was recorded by Mitch Miller for his 1955 LP “The Confederacy” and was pulled for single release, resulting in...
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- The45Prof
Learn about the song "Yellow Rose of Texas" written for the minstrel stage by J.K. during the Civil War. See the lyrics, watch the video, listen to the audio, and discover the song history and origin.
