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Jane Bowers

Jane Bowers

American singer-songwriter

Jane Bowers (May 29, 1921 – June 18, 2000) was a Texas folk singer and songwriter best known for her composition "Remember the Alamo".[1] Many of her songs were primarily recorded by the Kingston Trio.[2]

Selected songs

  • "Buddy Better Get on Down the Line" (credited with Dave Guard)
  • "Coast of California" (credited with Dave Guard)
  • "El Matador" (credited with Irving Burgess)
  • "Remember the Alamo"
  • "San Miguel"
  • "Sea Fever"
  • "Señora" (credited with Dave Guard)
  • "Speckled Roan"
  • "To Be Redeemed"
  • "When I Was Young" (credited with Dave Guard)

References

  1. [1]
    Huddleston, Scott (November 8, 2015). "Song seeks to inspire Alamo upgrades". San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio, Texas. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  2. [2]
    Jane Bowers's obituary and extended song list.


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