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Fun Autry Fact:

In the late 1930s, Gene turned down an offer of $3,000 to endorse a brand of cigarette.

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Ridin' Down the Canyon
from Tumbling Tumbleweeds (1935)


Singing Cowboy Gene Autry sings his hit song "Ridin' Down the Canyon" from his first starring role in the movie Tumbling Tumbleweeds from Republic Pictures 1935. Gene sings this as a duet with his recording of the song!

Composed by Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette

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© 1936 Gene Autry Music Company / Songs of Universal Inc.

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