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'' charts in July 1942. Versions were recorded by many other musicians, including
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chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.
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The song was featured in the 1943
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Kartunes series, in a short entitled ''Snooze Reel'', where audiences were invited to sing along.
The 1942 Kay Kyser Orchestra version (feat.
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See also
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List of number-one singles of 1942 (U.S.)
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