David McEnery
"Red River Dave" McEnery | |
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| Birth name | David Largus McEnery |
| Also known as | Red River Dave |
| Born | December 15, 1914 San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Died | January 15, 2002 (aged 87) |
| Genres | Western music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1937–2002 |
| Labels | Decca Records MGM Records Savoy Records |
Red River Dave McEnery (born David Largus McEnery) (December 15, 1914 – January 15, 2002) was an American artist, musician, and writer of topical songs. His two best-known are "Amelia Earhart's Last Flight" (a memorial tribute to the recently deceased pilot) and "There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere".
He was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He got the nickname "Red River Dave" because he enjoyed singing "Red River Valley" at Brackenridge High School in San Antonio.