Al Dexter

Al Dexter

Clarence Albert Poindexter (May 4, 1905 – January 28, 1984), known as Al Dexter, was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known for "Pistol Packin' Mama," a 1943 hit that was one of the most popular recordings of the World War II years and later became a hit again with a cover by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 4, 1905 (Jacksonville), Died January 28, 1984 (Denton)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, leader, composer, electric guitar, lyricist, songwriter, electric mandolin, mandolin

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 67 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	HCO1900	10-in.	7/15/1946	Kokomo Island	Al Dexter and his Troopers	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO1901	10-in.	7/15/1946	I learned about love (from you)	Al Dexter and his Troopers	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO1902	10-in.	7/15/1946	Down at the roadside inn	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO1903	10-in.	7/15/1946	Remember you're mine	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2333	10-in.	5/26/1947	New broom boogie	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	HCO2334	10-in.	5/26/1947	I told my heart	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2335	10-in.	5/26/1947	Texas waltz	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2336	10-in.	5/26/1947	I waited too long	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2800	10-in.	11/15/1947	It's just because of you (the frog song)	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2801	10-in.	11/15/1947	Barrel house boogie	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2802	10-in.	11/15/1947	New pistol packin' mama	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2803	10-in.	11/15/1947	Saturday night boogie	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band	vocalist, leader, composer
Columbia	HCO2806	10-in.	11/15/1947	High price for love	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2807	10-in.	11/15/1947	Calico rag	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2808	10-in.	11/15/1947	Rose of Mexico	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2809	10-in.	11/15/1947	Texas rose	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band	leader, composer
Columbia	HCO2899	10-in.	12/7/1947	Just take a little time	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2900	10-in.	12/7/1947	I cry when I'm blue	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer, lyricist, leader
Columbia	HCO2902	10-in.	12/7/1947	Is that the way to treat a friend	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo and group vocal ensemble	vocalist, leader
Columbia	HCO2903	10-in.	12/8/1947	Calamity Jane	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader, songwriter
Columbia	HCO2904	10-in.	12/8/1947	A good man is hard to find	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	HCO2905	10-in.	12/8/1947	Rock and rye rag	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band	instrumentalist, mandolin, composer, leader
Columbia	HCO2906	10-in.	12/8/1947	I'm leaving my troubles behind	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter, leader
Columbia	HCO2979	10-in.	11/15/1947	Barrel house polka	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader
Columbia	HCO2982	10-in.	12/15/1947	I'll always be loving you	Al Dexter and his Troopers	String band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, leader

(Results 26-50 of 67 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dexter, Al," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106833.

Dexter, Al. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106833.

"Dexter, Al." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.