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South of the Border (1939 song)

South of the Border (1939 song)

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"South of the Border Down Mexico Way" is a popular song describing a trip to Mexico, written by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr and published in 1939 for the film of the same name starring country star Gene Autry.[7]

Quick Facts Single by Gene Autry, B-side ...
Quick Facts Song by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm, B-side ...

Background

In the lyrics, a man looks back with regret for having left a woman he can't forget. When he returns much later, she is preparing to wed, presumably to either the church or another man. In the movie, however, she has become a nun to atone for her brother's crimes.[8] Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.[9]

Recordings

The song was a hit in 1939 for Shep Fields, vocal by Hal Derwin, reaching the No.1 spot for five weeks.[10] Other successful recordings in 1939 were by Guy Lombardo, Gene Autry, Ambrose (vocal by Denny Dennis) and Tony Martin.[11]

Other notable recordings

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