In the late 1930s, Gene turned down an offer of $3,000 to endorse a brand of cigarette.
It's My Lazy Day
from Twilight on the Rio Grande (1947)
The Cass County Boys entertain some pretty girls and a crowd of onlookers with their upbeat version of "It's My Lazy Day" in both English and Spanish from Gene Autry's 1947 Republic Pictures film Twilight on the Rio Grande. That's Sterling Holloway and Gene riding into town with Champion, Jr. Wonder Horse of the West doing the fancy dancing.
Composed by Smiley Burnette
Published by Golden West Melodies
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