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SINGING COWBOYS by Douglas B. Green: Book/CD set. All your favorite singing cowboys from the heyday of B-western movies are celebrated here. Author Douglas B. Green (aka Ranger Doug of Riders In The Sky) tells the fabled story of the men and women who shone brightly during the magical era of the singing cowboy movie star. From Gene Autry's first films in 1935 to Marty Robbins' drive-in quickie movies in 1959. The stories of nearly 60 stars from this tradition, from Tex Ritter to Dale Evans. Sections on nearly 60 individual stars and groups, including Smiley Burnette, Bill Boyd, Bing Crosby, Spade Cooley, Jimmie Davis, Jimmie Dodd, Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike), Tex Fletcher, The Hoosier Hotshots, Red River Dave, Riders of the Purple Sage, Tex Ritter, Marty Robbins, Roy Rogers, Sons of the Pioneers, John Wayne, Ray Whitley, Bob Wills and many more. Hundreds of color and b&w movie posters, stills & studio photos, including many of the singers with their Martin, Gibson, and other guitars! Hardcover, 144.
542-171 .. $39.95