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The 1941 song features lyrics by June Hershey and music by Don Swander. In 1942, Five versions of the song were on the Billboard charts, with three in the top 10. "Deep in the Heart of Texas" spent five weeks at the top of Your Hit Parade in 1942 during its twelve weeks stay.
Written by Don Swander and June Hershey, “Deep In The Heart Of Texas” perfectly encapsulates the beauty and spirit of the Lone Star State. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the Texan landscape, with lines like “The prairie sky is wide and high” and “The rabbits rush around the brush.”
Jun 14, 2020 · “Deep in the Heart of Texas” was written in 1941 by Don Swander, with lyrics by June Hershey. The song was at the top of “Your Hit Parade” for five weeks in 1942, and has been recorded by...
Jan 25, 2022 · Swander was an Iowa-born, Washington-bred piano prodigy, while Hershey hailed from Los Angeles. The closest the duo ever came to the rustler’s life of saddlebags and six-shooters...
Jul 10, 2023 · Deep in the Heart of Texas (1941) ..... Don Swander (1905-1996) Text by June Hershey Arranged by Paul Thompson UNT A Cappella Choir Allen Hightower, conductor Recorded live November 21, 2022 ...
Aug 1, 1996 · Don Swander, who more than a half century ago said he was "ashamed" that he had written the musical classic "Deep in the Heart of Texas," died Sunday in Las Vegas where he had lived for the past...
Apr 25, 2016 · Heart of Texas Concert Band. 2.17K subscribers. Subscribed. 7. 1.2K views 8 years ago. "Deep In The Heart Of Texas" by Don Swander & June Hershey Performed by The Heart of Texas Concert...
