Today Jim prompts us with Big/Large/Little/Small/Tall/Tiny. Boy that makes choosing difficult with all those options. Here I sit with analysis paralysis. At least listening through a selection has been mood lifting. Finally I went with “Long Tall Texan” written by Henry Strzelecki and first performed by The Four Flickers. We had this song on a 45. We’d each take turns picking the next song. My brother always picked this one.
I couldn’t find the Four Flickers version on You Tube so I picked the Kingsmen cover for the scratchy 45 sound. Without further ado; hope you enjoy
I’m a long tall Texan, I ride a big white horse
(He rides from Texas on a big white horse)
Well, I’m a long tall Texan, I ride a big white horse
(He rides from Texas on a big white horse)
Well, people look at me and say : ‘Oh Lord, oh Lord, is that your horse ?’
I’m a long tall Texan, I wear a ten-gallon hat
(He rides from Texas wearing a ten-gallon hat)
Well, I’m a long tall Texan, i wear a ten-gallon hat
(He rides from Texas wearing a ten-gallon hat)
Well, people look at me and say : ‘Oh Lord, oh Lord, is that your hat ?’
Oh, I’m a long tall Texan, I enforce justice for the law
(He rides from Texas to enforce the law)
Oh, I’m a long tall Texan, I enforce justice for the law
(He rides from Texas to enforce the law)
Well, people look at me and say : ‘Oh Lord, oh Lord, is you the law ?’
Sounds like they are having a lot of fun singing the song. First time hearing it, J. Fun and cool choice for the prompt.
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For some reason, listening to this made me think of another song…
Great pick!
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Similar vibe. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
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Thanks for the memory nudge. I had completely forgotten about this song.
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This is great, thanks for sharing it Jill. I am just wondering if you ride a horse and have a ten-gallon hat.
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Lol. I’ve ridden a horse but never owned one. I bought a cowboy hat in high school but only wore it 2 or 3 times. Total waste of money.
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That was fun, Jill. Thanks for the Sunday smiles. Hugs.
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Wonderful upbeat tune!
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Yeah Baby! I was a long tall Texan in my mind. All 5′ of me! LOL! Perfect song for us Texans! 🙂
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Me too 😂
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Very cool 😎 two for one 🎶. Thanks for sharing
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Loved it Jill.
I found this one – hope you can play it:
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I don’t see a link
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