TRIBUTE TO GENE

Gene Autry

Seeing as how today was the birthday of one of the old America's most iconic figures, Gene Autry, I thought I'd do a little tribute to his iconic figure and to those bygone days.   When I say "old America" I am referring to the America I grew up in and loved.  This was the America before civil unrest, needless wars, racial turmoil, gangs, endless murders and violence.  It was in my mind a much simpler time.  A time before cell phones, computers, satellite TV, video games and the 24 hour news cycle.  It is a time I would go back to in a heartbeat. (I'm always holding out the hope for time travel) 
I could go on here but, those that grew up in those times know what I'm talking about and understand.  Those that weren't could never understand in a million years.  Trust me, you just had to be there. 
I thought I'd remind everyone of those times with a look back at Gene and one of his most famous tunes.  You can easily look it up on youtube, but, here are the lyrics to get you started. 

Back in the Saddle Again

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again