Tom Blackburn

Thomas Wakefield Blackburn (June 23, 1913 – August 2, 1992) was an American author, screenwriter and lyricist. His work included various Western novels and television screenplays, as well as the lyrics to "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (his first) and other songs. In the mid 1950s Blackburn worked in the story department at Walt Disney's studio and it was there, in addition to working on the Davy Crockett films and teleplays (among other projects), that he also began composing lyrics. Among his most successful efforts are "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "Farewell" for that series and "Johnny Tremain" and "The Liberty Tree" for Johnny Tremain (Buena Vista, 1957).

Birth and Death Data: Born June 23, 1913 (Raton), Died August 2, 1992 (Glenwood Springs)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1957

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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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	Audio
Victor	H2PB-0950	10-in.	1957	Westward ho, the wagons!	Joe Reisman Orchestra ; Vaughn Monroe	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble and vocal ensemble	lyricist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Blackburn, Tom," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359854.

Blackburn, Tom. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359854.

"Blackburn, Tom." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.