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Fun Autry Fact:

When the famous "Hollywood" sign fell into disrepair in 1978, various entertainers agreed to buy a letter for $27,777.77. Gene bought the first "L."

Watch a Gene Autry Video Clip

Twilight on the Rio Grande
from Twilight on the Rio Grande (1947)


Gene Autry solemnly sings "Twilight on the Rio Grande" with musical accompaniment by two of the three Cass County Boys from the 1947 Republic Pictures film Twilight on the Rio Grande. The mourner to the left of Gene is actor Sterling Holloway.

Written by Jack Elliott
Published by Motion Picture Music Corp.

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