And here I always thought it was talking about the Yellow Rows of Taxis at DFW airport.
Quasimodem wrote:
Actually, that’s wrong. “The Eyes of Texas” is the school song of the University of Texas. Texas’ state song is “Texas, Our Texas.”
Movies with “The Yellow Rose of Texas”
“Giant” (1956)
At the end of the movie, there is a big fistfight in a diner when the owner refuses to let Hispanics eat there. The jukebox is playing “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in the background.
Thank you, Dewey! I about fell outta my chair when I read that. I think the rest of the country should take a year of Texas history, too.
Another movie featuring “The Yellow Rose of Texas” is The Right Stuff. Haven’t seen the movie in a while, but I believe it’s in the Texas BBQ scenes.
I’ve heard a version of this, performed by a Houston folk band. Their version substitutes the phrase “Johnny, what’s happened to you” for “Johnny we hardly knew ye.” Johnny also comes back missing both legs and an arm, but apparently he can still see.
I’d like to thank Dewey for pointing out “The Eyes of Texas” as UT’s school song.
…and I apologize if my gaffe offended anyone, it wasn’t meant to…
Quasi
Geez, I can’t believe that nobody’s mentioned Pee Wee’s Big Adventure yet! Maybe it’s because there’s only a few stanzas …
That is because it is “Deep in the Heart of Texas” (with the associated clap-along). Hilarious scene thought…
To answer the OP, the YRoT was featured in that cult favorite (“the best movie ever made,” according to some), The Searchers. There’s a big dance ho-down scene before the wedding where they sing it.
Watching it on AMC as I type this.
Nice catch, stuyguy