Red River Dave

Red River Dave McEnery (born David Largus McEnery) (December 15, 1914 – January 15, 2002) was an American artist, musician, and writer of topical songs. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He got the nickname "Red River Dave" because he enjoyed singing "Red River Valley" in high school. He was the leader of The Swift Cowboys.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 15, 1914 (San Antonio), Died January 15, 2002

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, composer, narrator, lyricist, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-036631	10-in.	5/1/1939	Johnnie darlin'	Big Cypress Boys ; Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-048745	10-in.	4/8/1940	Why should I feel sorry for you now?	Montana Slim	Male vocal solo, with guitar	songwriter
Victor	BS-048746	10-in.	4/8/1940	I bought a rock for a Rocky Mountain gal	Montana Slim	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Victor	BS-056518	10-in.	10/11/1940	I won't care	The Pine Ridge Boys	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars and yodeling	composer
Victor	D4AB-0440	10-in.	11/22/1944	I'm a convict with Old Glory in my heart	Elton Britt ; Skytoppers	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	D5AB-0139	10-in.	3/14/1945	Talk to the boss in the sky	Texas Jim Robertson	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quintet	songwriter
Victor	D7VB-0668	10-in.	3/18/1947	Hitler lives	Rosalie Allen ; Black River Riders	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	D9VB-0404	10-in.	3/8/1949	The blind boy's dog	Rainbow Ranch Boys ; Hank Snow	Male vocal solo, with string band	composer
Columbia	WC3132	10-in.	6/18/1940	I won't care (a hundred years from now)	Bob Atcher and Bonnie Blue Eyes	Male-female vocal duet, with guitars and bass	composer, lyricist
Columbia	WC3135	10-in.	6/18/1940	Pennsylvania pal	Bob and Randall Atcher and Bonnie Blue Eyes	Mixed vocal trio, with string band	composer, lyricist
Columbia	WC3137	10-in.	6/18/1940	Now I know somebody doesn't care	Bob Atcher and Bonnie Blue Eyes	Male-female vocal duet, with guitars and bass	composer, lyricist
Decca	67071	10-in.	1/18/1940	When they [changed] my name to a number	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67072	10-in.	1/18/1940	Down Del Rio way	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67073	10-in.	1/18/1940	Where is my Mama	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67074	10-in.	1/18/1940	When you're a long, long way from home	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67690	10-in.	5/8/1940	When it's Springtime in the Rockies	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67691	10-in.	5/8/1940	Things that might have been	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67692	10-in.	5/8/1940	Stars over Laredo	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67693	10-in.	5/8/1940	My Red River Valley home	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67881	10-in.	6/24/1940	Goodbye, little darlin', goodbye	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67882	10-in.	6/24/1940	Would you care	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67883	10-in.	6/24/1940	Sierra Sue	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67884	10-in.	6/24/1940	Her name was Rosita	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67942	10-in.	7/22/1940	Daddy and home	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	67943	10-in.	7/22/1940	My old pal	Red River Dave		instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist
Decca	85588		12/22/1953	The red deck of cards	Red River Dave		vocalist
Decca	85589		12/22/1953	Searching for you buddy	Red River Dave		vocalist
Decca	NA 9169		8/30/1955	When Davy Crockett met the San Antonio rose	Red River Dave		vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9170		8/30/1955	The night before Christmas, Caramba!	Red River Dave		vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9171		8/30/1955	Promises	Red River Dave		vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9172		8/30/1955	Oh, oh, oh how I love you	Red River Dave		vocalist, narrator

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Red River Dave," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

Red River Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

"Red River Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.