On this day, January 2, 1974, Tex Ritter died.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Hat tip, This Day in Rock

1974 – Country superstar Tex Ritter dies of a heart attack in Nashville. His hits include “I’m Wastin’ My Tears On You” and “I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven.” He’s the father of Three’s Company actor John Ritter.

Tex Ritter

It would be difficult to improve on this:

Fri Nov 8, 2019: Tex Ritter's Ranch Party (1957) - Johnny Cash, Bobby Helms & Patsy Cline...

Tex Ritter's Ranch Party (1957) - Johnny Cash, Bobby Helms & Patsy Cline
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Here's a standalone excerpt of Patsy Cline from that show:

Patsy Cline - I've Loved And Lost Again
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From "Tex Ritter's Ranch Party" in 1957

He sang the theme song for this. It received an Oscar for Best Song that year.

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Here he is on Dick Cavett in 1970, performing that song:

HIGH NOON by Tex Ritter
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Live version from THE DICK CAVETT SHOW. August 11, 1970.

[BillyBobBrilliant]

1. I saw him

In concert with the Grand Ol Opry road show in San Antonio Texas about 55 years ago, along with many of the greats of that time. Good memories.