Music of the Alamo
From 19^th Century Ballads to
Big-Screen Soundtracks
Written by William R. Chemerka & Allen J. Wiener;
Published by Bright Sky Press

For 13 days in 1836, a small band of Texan and tejano defenders, including Davy Crockett, William B. Travis, and Jim Bowie, stood their ground inside the Alamo against an overwhelming Mexican force commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. In the decades that followed, the valiant struggle of the gallant garrison resonated from sea to shining sea.

The story of the famous siege and battle of the Alamo has been told in prose, poetry, art, film, and staged productions for over 170 years. And it has been told in song.

From 19th century folk ballads, minstrel show tunes and orchestral marches to recent pop chart hits, children's songs, theatrical productions and big-screen film scores, every generation has heard melodies that helped them "Remember the Alamo!" Published by bright Sky Ppress,  Music of the Alamo: From 19th Century Ballads to Big-Screen Soundtracks traces the musical history of the Alamo and offers the only complete discography and detailed title list of written or recorded songs about the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
 

Allen J. Wiener is the author of The Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide; and co-author of the forthcoming Poor Man’s Friend: David Crockett in Congress, from bright Sky Press. He has written for The Washington Post, People, American History, The Alamo Journal, Western Clippings, Goldmine, and Discoveries. Wiener has written liner notes for several CDs and has served as a researcher and consultant for several books.