Red River Dave

Red River Dave McEnery (born David Largus McEnery) (December 15, 1914 – January 15, 2002) was an American artist, musician, and writer of topical songs. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He got the nickname "Red River Dave" because he enjoyed singing "Red River Valley" in high school. He was the leader of The Swift Cowboys.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 15, 1914 (San Antonio), Died January 15, 2002

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, composer, narrator, lyricist, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-31 of 31 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	85588	12/22/1953	The red deck of cards	Red River Dave	vocalist
Decca	85589	12/22/1953	Searching for you buddy	Red River Dave	vocalist
Decca	NA 9169	8/30/1955	When Davy Crockett met the San Antonio rose	Red River Dave	vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9170	8/30/1955	The night before Christmas, Caramba!	Red River Dave	vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9171	8/30/1955	Promises	Red River Dave	vocalist, narrator
Decca	NA 9172	8/30/1955	Oh, oh, oh how I love you	Red River Dave	vocalist, narrator

(Results 26-31 of 31 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Red River Dave," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

Red River Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109969.

"Red River Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.