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On this day, March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell.
Last edited Mon Mar 6, 2023, 07:30 AM - Edit history (1)
Edited: Whoops, not 1854. Thanks.
Sat Mar 6, 2021: On this day, March 6, 1854, the Alamo fell.
Battle of the Alamo
The Alamo, as drawn in 1854
Date: February 23 – March 6, 1836
Location
Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Mexican Texas
Coordinates: 29°25?32?N 98°29?10?W
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the Texians and Tejanos inside. Santa Anna's cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians and Tejanos to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the rebellion.
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The Alamo, as drawn in 1854
Date: February 23 – March 6, 1836
Location
Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Mexican Texas
Coordinates: 29°25?32?N 98°29?10?W
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the Texians and Tejanos inside. Santa Anna's cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians and Tejanos to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the rebellion.
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On the Alamo
"On the Alamo" is a jazz standard written by Isham Jones(music) and Gilbert Keyes and Joe Lyons(lyric). It was first recorded in 1922 by the Isham Jones Orchestra.
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"On the Alamo" is a jazz standard written by Isham Jones(music) and Gilbert Keyes and Joe Lyons(lyric). It was first recorded in 1922 by the Isham Jones Orchestra.
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Speedy West plays "On The Alamo" live on TV 1956!
111,133 views • Dec 14, 2009
KoolKlipsFromDeke
2.45K subscribers
Here Speedy West plays live on L.W.'s show, playing his version of "On The Alamo." This is a super-rare clip, there isn't much vintage Speedy West footage out there, to the best of my knowledge this hasn't ever seen the light of day. Here Speedy plays his Fender steel guitar with hand-tooled leather front "apron" on it. R.I.P. Speedy West!
111,133 views • Dec 14, 2009
KoolKlipsFromDeke
2.45K subscribers
Here Speedy West plays live on L.W.'s show, playing his version of "On The Alamo." This is a super-rare clip, there isn't much vintage Speedy West footage out there, to the best of my knowledge this hasn't ever seen the light of day. Here Speedy plays his Fender steel guitar with hand-tooled leather front "apron" on it. R.I.P. Speedy West!
Speedy West
Birth name: Wesley Webb West
Born: January 25, 1924
Origin: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Died: November 15, 2003 (aged 79)
Wesley Webb West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003), better known as Speedy West, was an American pedal steel guitarist and record producer. He frequently played with Jimmy Bryant, both in their own duo and as part of the regular Capitol Records backing band for Tennessee Ernie Ford and many others. The duo also recorded with non-Capitol artists in Los Angeles. In 1960, Speedy played on and produced Loretta Lynn's first single. West, who began playing a pedal steel guitar built by Paul A. Bigsby in 1948, was the first country steel guitarist to use a pedal guitar. Nashville players like Bud Isaacs would adopt it in the early 1950s.
He was photographed by Herb Wise, the American photographer who found critical success with his portraits of artists from the 1960s and 1970s.
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Birth name: Wesley Webb West
Born: January 25, 1924
Origin: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Died: November 15, 2003 (aged 79)
Wesley Webb West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003), better known as Speedy West, was an American pedal steel guitarist and record producer. He frequently played with Jimmy Bryant, both in their own duo and as part of the regular Capitol Records backing band for Tennessee Ernie Ford and many others. The duo also recorded with non-Capitol artists in Los Angeles. In 1960, Speedy played on and produced Loretta Lynn's first single. West, who began playing a pedal steel guitar built by Paul A. Bigsby in 1948, was the first country steel guitarist to use a pedal guitar. Nashville players like Bud Isaacs would adopt it in the early 1950s.
He was photographed by Herb Wise, the American photographer who found critical success with his portraits of artists from the 1960s and 1970s.
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On The Alamo - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
5,560 views • Jul 24, 2012
althazarr
5.32K subscribers
Recorded on January 30, 1946 and features vocals by Art Lund.
5,560 views • Jul 24, 2012
althazarr
5.32K subscribers
Recorded on January 30, 1946 and features vocals by Art Lund.
#BennyGoodman #vintagemusic #pastperfectvintagemusic
Benny Goodman & His Sextet - On The Alamo
1,884 views • Sep 18, 2015
Past Perfect Vintage Music
243K subscribers
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Benny Goodman & His Sextet - On The Alamo
1,884 views • Sep 18, 2015
Past Perfect Vintage Music
243K subscribers
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