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"Making Every Day Count"

Roy Rogers


One of Roy's sidekicks was the ever faithful George "Gabby" Hayes.
Hayes, a famous actor in his own right actually had teeth removed so he could more faithfully play the role.

Here's a video of Roy and Gabby singing a duet together in the 1939 picture "In Old Caliente":


Before his picture show career took off, Roy co-founded the "Sons of the Pioneers" - a western music group. One of their specialties being western swing and yodeling.

Here's a clip of Roy with the Sons of the Pioneers singing "Dust" from the 1948 picture "Under California Stars":


Here's a clip of Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers singing "TEXAS U.S.A" from the 1946 picture "Rainbow Over Texas"


Roy would enjoy a lengthy film carrer

Here's a clip of young Roy singing "Comin' For To Carry Me Home" from the 1939 picture "The Arizona Kid":


Here's another sample of Roy and Sons bringing western swing to the silver screen:


Some were just plain fun:


Some brought a smile to your face, in spite of the circumstances:


For many, Roy Rogers was a hero who promoted clean, healthy, and happy living along with faith in the Almighty.

Although Roy has passed on along with Dale and many of his friends, his legacy, talent, and spirit live on.
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