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 (Results 1-25 of 31 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 1-25 of 31 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Red River Dave," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

Red River Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

"Red River Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969

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