"Bandera Waltz" is a song written by O. B. "Easy" Adams. It is a Western cowboy ballad. According to the book ''Country Music USA'', it talks about "the famous

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Stampede in Texas". This was the first song released by the Texas Top Hands on their own Everstate record label in 1949. The song became a regional hit and has since been considered "a dance hall classic".

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Jimmy Wakely version

Jimmy Wakely released his rendition on Capitol in 1950 (cat. no. 1240, c/w "Pot o' Cold"). ''

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'' gave a positive review: "A sensational cowboy waltz is warbled to a turn by Wakely, smartly backed by smooth-playing combo."

Slim Whitman version

Slim Whitman recorded his version, along with " Love Song of the Waterfall", "My Love Is Growing Stale", and "End of the World", in November 1951 at KWKH. Whitman's first single for Imperial would be "Love Song of the Waterfall" coupled with "My Love Is Growing Stale", following by "Bandera Waltz" coupled with "End of the World".

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{{Slim Whitman 1949 songs 1949 singles 1952 singles Imperial Records singles Jimmy Wakely songs Slim Whitman songs