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Article: Joan's World: 'Across the Alley From the Alamo," and a missing movie
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- Oakland Tribune
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- June 27, 2009
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Dear Joan:
I'm trying to find the name of a song sung by Louie Prima. I
don't know the name, but know the first couple of lines:
"Across the alley from the Alamo/Lived a pinto pony and a
Navajo."
I would appreciate it if you could tell me the title and where I
might get it.
Bill P., cyberspace
Dear Bill:
The song you're looking for is "Across the Alley from the Alamo,"
written by Joe Greene.
I couldn't find any indication that Louis Prima recorded it. The
most successful recording, by far, was by the Mills Brothers, who
hit No. 7 with it in 1947.
Others who had hits with it were Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and
Bob Wills. Search your favorite record store or online sites for
recordings from any ...