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Texas (When I Die)

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Wikipedia article




"'Texas (When I Die)'" is a song co-written and originally recorded by American country music artist Ed Bruce. Bruce's version peaked at number 52 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart in 1977.

The song was covered by American country music artist Tanya Tucker, initially as the B-side of another cover, Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away". It was released in November 1978 as the first single from her album 'TNT'. Tucker's version reached number 5 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart.

Chart performance



Ed Bruce



Tanya Tucker



Year-end charts



In popular culture



Throughout the 1980s, the song was used as the Dallas Cowboys' touchdown song at their home games and as professional wrestler Kerry Von Erich's entrance music.

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Category:1977 singles

Category:1978 singles

Category:1977 songs

Category:Tanya Tucker songs

Category:Songs about Texas

Category:Songs about death

Category:Ed Bruce songs

Category:Songs written by Ed Bruce

Category:Song recordings produced by Jerry Goldstein (producer)

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:Songs written by Patsy Bruce


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