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America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry was already a popular radio star and movie icon when he recorded Here Comes Santa Claus in 1947, a song which he co-wrote with Oakley Haldeman. The record launched Gene into yet another field of stardom, that of the role of the Christmas Cowboy. Gene Autry's affiliation with Old Saint Nick would lead him to record numerous Christmas songs including the chart topping holiday hit, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Gene also participated in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 1945, 1946, 1947, and was the Grand Marshal of the parade in 1980. Gene and his wife Jackie Autry rode in the parade in the early 1980s.
Half a century later, Gene is probably best known for his Christmas recordings of Here Comes Santa Claus and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Visit the Christmas Songs History section for the stories behind the songs. Rekindle that holiday feeling or create some new memories with the CDs and storybook below.
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Gene Autry Entertainment is celebrating the Gene Autry Centennial this year and we're also saluting the 60th anniversary of Gene Autry's classic Christmas song Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane). Inspired by the Hollywood Santa Claus Lane Parade, the song became a million seller for Gene Autry and his recording remains popular today. You'll find information, photos, and Gene singing Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) in this special section. |
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Christmas Song History
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Christmas for Your Computer
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Did the the legendary Hollywood Christmas Parade inspire the creation of the song Here Comes Santa Claus? If Gene Autry didn't write the beloved Christmas tune Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, then who did? Learn the stories behind Gene's classic songs in the section. Click here!
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Just in time for the holiday-season, we have a few brand new Gene Autry Christmas Wallpapers for your desktop enjoyment. Head on over to the wallpapers section to download them.
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Photo Album: 2005 Founder's Day Exhibit
“Gene Autry, The Christmas Cowboy”
Each fall, the Autry National Center presents a cameo exhibit focused on one special aspect of its founder’s life and career. Currently on display are artifacts from Gene Autry’s Christmas history including the outfit he wore in the Hollywood Christmas Parade and also featured on the cover of his Christmas album “Gene Autry Sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & Other Christmas Favorites.” Can’t visit Los Angeles to see it for yourself? Lucky for you we photographed the installation of this special display and you can see it all in our photo album. |
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Gene Autry Christmas CDs
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Gene Autry: The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings CD
For the very first time, all of Gene Autry’s original Columbia Records Christmas songs are available on one CD, digitally remastered for the highest quality and best listening experience.
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Here Comes Santa Claus CD
Gene Autry recorded new versions of his greatest Christmas songs in the 1950s and ’60s and for the first time ever they are together on one CD, Here Comes Santa Claus.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer CD
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is one of the most familiar songs in all American music and was first recorded by Gene Autry. This CD includes Gene's original hit plus versions by The Temptations, Spike Jones, Bing Crosby, and many more!
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Gene Autry Christmas Stuff
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Here Comes Santa Claus Book
Illustrator Bruce Whatley uses his artistry to bring to life the song’s lyrics of hope and goodwill in his tale of a curious North Pole puppy that stows away on Santa’s sleigh for an unforgettable Christmas adventure.
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Gene Autry Centennial
Artistry of Poland Glass Ornament
Celebrate the Gene Autry Centennial with this special handmade glass ornament! Lovingly reproduced from a 1940s photograph of Gene Autry and Champion, this new and elaborate glass ornament will be cherished by Gene Autry fans for years to come.
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Vintage Gene Autry Christmas Items
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Purchasing Info
To buy these items and much more, go to:
The Autry National Center's Museum of the American West Online Store
Or contact the
Museum Store at:
1-888-41-AUTRY
[1-888-412-8879]
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Tuesday - Sunday,
10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Summer Hours:
On Thursdays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the museum and Museum Store are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The sale of Gene Autry items will further the educational and cultural
mission of the renowned Autry National Center in Los Angeles.
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