Great Soundie of ultimate yodeler Elton Britt. Johnny Gimble on fiddle. If you like classic music, check out my concert posters at www.kardboardkid.com I buy and sell old concert posters, handbills and musician's business cards.. + Informações

Elton Britt has recorded a lot of versions of this song. This is the one I grew up with. One of the finest yodel songs I have heard. It has a lot of bluegrass flavor. I can still remember when we held a contest for the longest held note at the end of this song. I never won any.. + Informações

lyrics and chords on www.foundationwebsite.org. + Informações

Elton Britt-- there`sa star spangled banner waving somewhere. Bertie Ahern waves to the joint houses of congress in the house of representatives in Washington.. + Informações

The right side of my brain is always fighting with my left side. Sometimes I have to make compromises. Apart from that, I like this song a lot. Especially the organ solo.. + Informações

Yodel all night... every night.. + Informações

Charted at #2 on the US Country chart in 1946. Written by Jimmie Hodges, this song has been recorded by many artists. Vaughn Monroe had a Billboard Best Seller #1 hit with it in 1949.. + Informações

Having never listened to anything of Britt's, I was pleasantly surprised! Here's a cut off his 1969 "The Jimmie Rodgers Blues" LP I like. Enjoy!. + Informações

Record released in 1960. A bit of trivia - Elton Britt made a brief bid for the presidency in 1960.. + Informações

Elton Britt's peppy ode to uranium miners from 1955. Uranium Fever: Elton Britt [1955] Well, I don't know, but I've been told Uranium ore's worth more than gold Sold my Cad', I bought me a Jeep I've got that bug and I can't sleep Refrain: Uranium fever has done and got me down Uranium fever is spreadin' all around With a Geiger counter in my hand I'm a-goin' out to stake me some government land Uranium fever has done and got me down Well I had talk with the AEC* And they brought out some maps that looked good to me And one showed me a spot that he said he knowed So I straddled my Jeep and headed down the road I reckon I drove about 100 miles Down a bumpy road out through the wilds When all of sudden I bounced to a stop At the foot of a mountain, didn't have no top Refrain Well I took my Geiger and I started to climb Right up to the top where I thought I'd find A hunk of rock that would make it click Just like I'd read about Vernon Pick On the second day, I made the top And I'm tellin' you, Steve, I was ready to stop The only clickin' that I heard that day Was the bones in my back that had gone astray Refrain Well, you pack up your things You head out again Into some unknown spot where nobody's been You reach the spot where your fortune lies You find it's been staked by 17 other guys Well, I ain't kiddin', I ain't gonna quit That bug's done caught me and I've been bit So with a Geiger counter and a pick in my hand I'll keep right on stakin' that government land Refrain .... + Informações

Elton Britt parlayed his Jimmie Rodgers imitation -- with a yodeling ability and range that surpassed Rodgers' -- into country's biggest hit of the World War II era, "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere," which sold four million copies in the early '40s. He was born James Britt Baker in Zack, AR, on June 27, 1913, and began playing guitar and singing around his hometown while in his mid-teens. Baker's career was made in 1930 when the Beverly Hill Billies returned from California to their Arkansas home to recruit a new vocalist. He won the talent search, and after being renamed Elton Britt, spent three years performing and recording with the Hill Billies. Britt moved to New York in 1933, initially playing in a quartet named Pappy, Zeke, Ezra & Elton. He recorded later in the '30s, as a solo act and also with the Wenatchee Mountaineers, Zeke Manners' Gang, and the Rustic Rhythm Trio. Britt began his period of fame in 1939, thanks to two circumstances: his signature on a contract for the discount label RCA Bluebird and -- most importantly -- his friendship with songwriter/producer Bob Miller. Miller wrote all of Elton Britt's greatest early hits, including "Chime Bells," "Rocky Mountain Lullaby," "Buddy Boy," "Driftwood on the River," and in 1942, "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere." The latter was adopted as a symbol of the war effort by patriotic audiences -- much as "Over There" had served World War I sympathizers. President Franklin Roosevelt .... + Informações

from cd "Country Music's Yodelling Cowboy Crooner"...Born James Elton Baker in Zack ARKANSAS...27/6/1913 - 22/6/1972..Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums...His Brother Vernon Baker plays Guitar...This was Recorded in 1933 ..One of Eltons very first on the Conqueror Label as he started as a solo artiste in that year. + Informações

Uranium Fever: Elton Britt [1955] Well, I don't know, but I've been told Uranium ore's worth more than gold Sold my Cad', I bought me a Jeep I've got that bug and I can't sleep Uranium fever has done and got me down Uranium fever is spreadin' all around With a Geiger counter in my hand I'm a-goin' out to stake me some government land Uranium fever has done and got me down Well I had talk with the AEC* And they brought out some maps that looked good to me And one showed me a spot that he said he knowed So I straddled my Jeep and headed down the road I reckon I drove about 100 miles Down a bumpy road out through the wilds When all of sudden I bounced to a stop At the foot of a mountain, didn't have no top Uranium fever has done and got me down Uranium fever is spreadin' all around With a Geiger counter in my hand I'm a-goin' out to stake me some government land Uranium fever has done and got me down Well I took my Geiger and I started to climb Right up to the top where I thought I'd find A hunk of rock that would make it click Just like I'd read about Vernon Pick On the second day, I made the top And I'm tellin' you, Steve, I was ready to stop The only clickin' that I heard that day Was the bones in my back that had gone astray Uranium fever has done and got me down Uranium fever is spreadin' all around With a Geiger counter in my hand I'm a-goin' out to stake me some government land Uranium fever has done and got me down Well, you pack up your things You head out again .... + Informações

Hillbilly Yodel Swing - Most Popular by Kay Starr. + Informações

Elton and Rosalie big hit from the mid 50's on RCA Victor label ----I do not own the right to this music. + Informações

from cd "Side by Side"...Elton (27/6/1913 - 22/6/1972) Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums ...Rosalie(27/6/1924 - 24/9/2003..Two of The GREATEST yodellers ever. + Informações

Elton Britt ''Christmas In November'' (1963). + Informações

From the Musical "Texas Lil' Darlin".. (ELTON) 1913 - 1972...Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums...(ROSALIE).. 1924 - 2003 ...aka "Queen of the Yodellers". + Informações

This is another favorite version of this song that I wanted to share.I posted one by Gene Autry and one by The Cones Sisters last year.This was recorded in 1952 on RCA Victor 4988,and had as the flip side "Christmas Will Be Here".The Beaver Valley Sweethearts are Colleen and Donna Wilson, and first sang with The Pinetoppers on "Mockin' Bird Hill".They Girls sound wonderfuIl and add to the fullness of the music.It has been said that Elton Britt sounded a little like Gene Autry,and I think that he does.These two wonderful singers recorded several songs togeather,such as The Rovin' Gambler,The Tale A Sailor Told etc.I tried to find just the right pictures to add to the Texas feel.I hope that you enjoy it.The Beaver Valley Sweethearts are listed on the flip side of this record "Christmas Will Be Here",and sing a duet with Elton Britt.They can barely be heard as his voice is so strong. Next to each record is which side I like (A, B, or Both), whcih doesn't mean that the other side is not good. Discography: Beaver Valley Sweethearts RCA Billy Buck / Wooden Shoe Waltz 47-4262,1951 (Both) The Tale A Sailor Told (w Elton Britt) 47-4324,1951 (A) Dress Of Calico / He Loved Her Like A Siater 47-4430,1951 (both) Juke Box Diner / Whistle My Love 47-4769,1952 (both) The Rovin' Gambler / One For The Wonder (w Elton Britt) 47-4833,1952 (both) I Care No More / Who'd Ever Thought 47-4955,1952 (Both) Merry Texas Christmas You All (w Elton Britt) 47-4988,1952 (A) How's The World Treatin' You .... + Informações

This is a very patriotic song from the WWII era and a good country tune to boot on the Victor Bluebird label. A very big salute to all of the men and women who have fought and those who died for our country!. + Informações

I DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC AND HOPE THE OWNERS WILL ALLOW IT TO REMAIN ON YOU TUBE WORLD WIDE.. + Informações

from cd "The Best of Country Yodel" Vol 3 (jasmine Records) Born James Elton Baker in Zack ARKANSAS 27/6/1913 - 22/6/1972 This is the ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE= At 1.58 he holds a note for 26 secs. + Informações

78RPM Record About The Unknown Soldier. + Informações

I don't own the rights to this song. Elton Britt: There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere.. + Informações

from cd "Side By Side" The Duets...(Elton)..1913 - 1972...Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums...(Rosalie) 1924 - 2003 ...aka "Queen of the Yodellers". + Informações