Song Info:
"San Antonio Rose" was released by Floyd Cramer in 1961. It was a single from his album also titled "San Antonio Rose." The song was originally written and recorded by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys in 1938, becoming a signature tune for the Western swing genre. Floyd Cramer's instrumental rendition of "San Antonio Rose" showcases his unique piano style and became one of his most well-known recordings.
Artist Bio:
Floyd Cramer was an American pianist born in 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was known for his distinctive "slip note" piano style, which involved smoothly sliding from one note to another. Cramer gained prominence as a session musician in Nashville, playing on numerous country and pop recordings. He released several solo albums throughout his career, with his 1961 rendition of "San Antonio Rose" being one of his most successful singles. Cramer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003, recognizing his influential contributions to the genre. He passed away in 1997 but left a lasting legacy in the world of country and popular music.
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