1st RECORDING OF: San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills (1938 instrumental)

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Though Wills’ more swing-friendly 1941 version with added vocal that was re-titled “New San Antonio Rose” is more commonly heard today (listen here: https://youtu.be/5zhDJZipPV0 ), this post is of the first recording of his famous signature tune.

The original 78rpm single was issued on Vocalion 4755 - San Antonio Rose (Wills) by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, recorded November 28, 1938

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