Waltz Across Texas With Me!
I am a country oldies fan. I love country music from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Ernest Tubb, better known as "ET", recorded "Waltz Across Texas" in 1965. This song is still a popular tune in dance halls all over Texas.
My heart just melts when I listen to the words of this country music classic. There is something about this song that makes you want to grab your favorite dance partner and head for Texas.
Please join me as we turn back the years and waltz across Texas.
Contents At A Glance
- Waltz Across Texas Lyrics
- Waltz Across Texas - Ernest Tubb Live
- All About Ernest Tubb
- I ALMOST Got To See Ernest Tubb LIVE
- Ernest Tubb Would Be Proud!
- "Waltz Across Texas" Was Special
- Waltz Across Texas - With ET Photos
- Waltz Across Texas MP3 Downloads
- The Texas Troubadours
- Waltz Across Texas - The Movie
- Ernest Tubb Links
- Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn
- The Legend And The Legacy
Waltz Across Texas Lyrics
Fairyland Tales Really Do Come True!
When we dance together my world's in disguise,It's a fairyland tale thats come true.
And when you look at me with those stars in your eyes,
I could waltz across Texas with you.
Waltz across Texas with you in my arms,
Waltz across Texas with you.
Like a storybook ending I'm lost in your charms,
And I could waltz across Texas with you.
My heartaches and troubles are just up and gone,
The moment that you come in view.
And with your hand in mine dear I could dance on and on,
And I could waltz across Texas with you.
Waltz across Texas with you in my arms,
Waltz across Texas with you.
Like a storybook ending I'm lost in your charms,
And I could waltz across Texas with you.
Waltz Across Texas - Ernest Tubb Live
All About Ernest Tubb
The Texas Troubadour
Ernest Tubb was born on February 9, 1914, on a cotton farm near Crisp, Texas. His father was a sharecropper so he spent much of his youth working on farms throughout Texas. Young Ernest loved the music of Jimmie Rodgers and spent his spare time learning to sing, yodel and play the guitar.At the age of nineteen, he took a job as a singer on a San Antonio radio station. He made very little money so he also dug ditches and worked as a clerk in a drug store.
In 1936, Ernest Tubb developed a friendship with Jimmie Rodger's widow. She helped him get a recording contract with RCA. His first two records were unsuccessful. In 1940, he switched to Decca records and it was his sixth Decca release with the single "Walking the Floor Over You" that brought Tubb to stardom.
Tubb joined the Grand Ole Opry in February, 1943 and put together his band, the Texas Troubadours. He remained a regular on the radio show for four decades, and hosted the Midnight Jamboree after it. In 1947, Tubb headlined the first Grand Ole Opry show presented in Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 1965, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 1970, Tubb was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Ernest Tubb Music On Amazon
Thanks A Lot
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Waltz Across Texas
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The Definitive Collection
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Walking The Floor Over You
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Walking The Floor Over You
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A True Gentleman
Ernest Tubb was always gracious with his fans and reportedly never refused an autograph request.
I ALMOST Got To See Ernest Tubb LIVE
Who is George Strait?
In November, 1982, Ernest Tubb was scheduled to perform at Gilley's Club in Pasadena, Texas. It was right before Thanksgiving and I had guests coming in for the holidays. I was so exited about going to see Ernest Tubb.
A few days before the performance, it was announced that Ernest Tubb was ill and his show had been cancelled. I didn't know it at the time, but Mr. Tubb was suffereing from emphysema and was very ill.
Gilley's Club brought in an unknown cowboy singer from west Texas named George Strait to do the show. I thought, "Who is George Strait?...I have never heard of him". So, we attended another show featuring Jerry Lee Lewis and I missed seeing both Ernest Tubb and George Strait.
A few days before the performance, it was announced that Ernest Tubb was ill and his show had been cancelled. I didn't know it at the time, but Mr. Tubb was suffereing from emphysema and was very ill.
Gilley's Club brought in an unknown cowboy singer from west Texas named George Strait to do the show. I thought, "Who is George Strait?...I have never heard of him". So, we attended another show featuring Jerry Lee Lewis and I missed seeing both Ernest Tubb and George Strait.
Final Tribute To A Friend
Ernest Tubb sang "Beyond the Sunset" at the funeral of fellow country music singer Hank Williams on January 4, 1953.
Read More About Ernest Tubb
A MUST-READ For All Ernest Tubb Fans!
I found this book at the public library and found it informative and fascinating. The book covers the early life of Ernest Tubb, his family, his career and his later years. There is a detailed discography at the end of the book. Highly recommended!
Ernest Tubb: The Texas Troubadour
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Ernest Tubb Would Be Proud!
This Cowboy Does It Right
"Waltz Across Texas" Was Special
Ernest Tubb's Most Requested Song
Many second or third generation Ernest Tubb fans are surprised to learn that "Waltz Across Texas" was neither a 1940s classic nor a big hit at the time of it's release."Waltz Across Texas" was written by Talmadge Tubb, the nephew of Ernest Tubb. Ernest said the following about this song, "Talmadge didn't have it quite finished, and it laid around my den for about eight or ten years, and I dug it out and started fooling with it and liked it, so I rewrote the chorus and added a verse, and I decided to do it for my own pleasure, because it's about my home state of Texas".
"Waltz Across Texas" spent only seven weeks on the Billboard chart in the fall of 1965, never climbing higher than the 34th position.
This song was special to Ernest Tubb because it was written by his nephew and it was about his home state. To Ernest Tubb fans everywhere, but especially to the many in Texas, the song became very special indeed. Something akin to a Texas anthem had been born.
President and Mrs. Bush Waltz Across Texas
President Bush dipped and swayed with his wife, Laura, at the official Texas-Wyoming Inaugural Ball as a military band played "Waltz Across Texas."
January 21, 2001
Waltz Across Texas - With ET Photos
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Waltz Across Texas MP3 Downloads
Check out my favorite songs! I've handpicked these MP3s from Amazon. Take a listen. If you like, you can click to buy them on Amazon.
Fabulous Ernest Tubb Photos
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The Texas Troubadours
Ernest Tubb's Band
Ernest Tubb named his band "The Texas Troubadours". Many accomplished musicians played in the band during Tubb's long career."Waltz Across Texas" was originally recorded by Ernest Tubb on April 19, 1965. The following musicians were playing in the band at this time:
Bass: Jack Drake
Rhythm Guitar: Grant Shofner and Jerry Shook
Lead Guitar: Leon Rhodes
Steel Guitar: Buddy Charleton
Drums: Jack Greene
Piano Jerry Smith
This group was considered the greatest band of Texas Troubadours. They were together for almost five years and were instrumental in making possible Ernest Tubb's 1960s career resurgence.
Visit the Ernest Tubb Record Shop
Nashville, TN
The Record Shop
In 1947, Ernest Tubb opened the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville which is still open and operating today.
Waltz Across Texas - The Movie
This 1982 movie was made in Midland, Texas.
You need to see this film just to watch the old cable-tool rig operate, and hear its muffled impacts somewhere downhole as it noses for oil. If you have anything to do with the oil business...this movie is for you.
Waltz across Texas
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Ernest Tubb Links
I Want To Know More About Ernest Tubb!
Here are some links that will give you more information and photos.
- Hillbilly Music - Ernest Tubb
- This is a fascinating biography of Ernest Tubb and The Texas Troubadours.
- Ernest Tubb Record Shop
- Buy music and enjoy the Ernest Tubb Photo Album.
- Country Music Hall Of Fame
- Ernest Tubb biography.
- Ernest Tubb LP Discography
- Decca/MCA Record Albums From 1952 to 1975.
- Complete Ernest Tubb Discography
- CMT.com presents the complete discography of Ernest Tubb. This full list includes Albums, Box Sets, Videos.
- Ernest Tubb Lyrics
- The words for many of the songs that Ernest Tubb recorded.
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Vote For Your Favorite Ernest Tubb Song
Walking or Waltzing?
These are my two favorite Ernest Tubb songs. Which one do you like best?
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The Biggest Hit
Ernest Tubb's biggest hit song was Walkin' the Floor Over You released in 1941.
Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn
They made beautiful music together!
Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn were one of the hottest duos in country music. My very favorite is...."Just Between The Two Of Us"....from the "Mr. And Mrs. Used To Be" album.
Singin' Again
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Coal Miner's Daughter
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Country Music Blogs
Latest Blog Posts In The World Of Country Music
The Legend And The Legacy
I Love This Album!
This album features Ernest Tubb singing with some of country music's brightest stars.
The Legend and the Legacy
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This is the album that made me an Ernest Tubb fan.
Ernest Tubb Sold Records!
During his career Ernest Tubb recorded more than 250 songs and sold 30 million records.
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Ernest Tubb Fans!
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- Sami4u Sami4u Feb 24, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
- Hi, Nice lens :) 5 Stars
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- Captinmike Captinmike Feb 8, 2009 @ 7:26 am
- Very entertaining
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- OldGrampa OldGrampa Oct 12, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
- I would like to invite you to add this lens to my Classic Country Music Group
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- greggers greggers Jul 24, 2008 @ 8:14 am
- Great lens on the Texas Troubadour and his greatest song!!
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- Very nice lens, and a great tribute to Ernest. 5 stars! Saw you on the stores board.
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