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The Sons of the Pioneers are one of the United States' earliest Western singing groups. [1] Known for their vocal performances, their musicianship, and their songwriting, [ 2 ] they produced innovative recordings that have inspired many Western music performers and remained popular through the years. [ 3 ]
The Sons of the Pioneers first recorded the song for Decca on August 8, 1934, [8] and it enjoyed chart success that year. [9] Their 1934 recording was selected by the Library of Congress as a 2010 addition to the National Recording Registry, which selects recordings annually that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". [10]
The Sons of the Pioneers began performing Nolan's original songs on a nationally syndicated radio show. "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" became their signature tune and a Western standard, and was one of the first songs the group recorded when it signed with Decca in 1934.
On August 8, 1945, The Sons of the Pioneers cut a new recording, this time for RCA Victor (catalog 20-1724). [6] [7] This version was re-released in 1947 on the Victor Smart Set album P-168 "Cowboy Classics." [7] However, the best-selling recorded version was done by Vaughn Monroe and The Sons of the Pioneers in 1948. The recording was released ...
Shug Fisher (born George Clinton Fisher Jr.; September 26, 1907 – March 16, 1984) was an American character actor, singer, musician, and comedian.During his 50-year entertainment career, he performed in many Western films, often as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers in serials and in B movies starring Roy Rogers.
Vernon Harold "Tim" Spencer (July 13, 1908 – April 26, 1974) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Spencer is best known for founding the popular American Cowboy singing group the Sons of the Pioneers in 1933 along with Bob Nolan and Roy Rogers.
Pages in category "Sons of the Pioneers members" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Sons of the Pioneers is the second and final studio album by American rock band The Workhorse Movement, released on June 6, 2000, through Roadrunner Records and Overcore Records. It was produced by Scott Santos, owner of Overcore Records, and was recorded at Overture Recording in Novi, Michigan .