Will Rogers
Will Rogers was one of the United States' most renowned and respected national figures in the early 20st century. Born on November 4, 1879, near Oologah, OK, Rogers was part Cherokee Indian, and began working on his family's ranch at a young age. Rogers' roping/lasso skills brought him instant acclaim, and he was eventually listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being able to throw two lassos at once. Rogers landed a job transporting animals from Buenos Aires to South Africa for use in the Anglo-Boer War during 1899-1902, resulting in his remaining in Johannesburg for a spell, during which time he appeared in "wild west" shows, showcasing his lasso skills. Shortly after returning home to America, Rogers took jobs performing in vaudeville shows, where he began telling jokes and his witty observations to the audience, which led to him becoming a somewhat crafty philosopher.
Rogers' newly found gift soon paid off. He starred in 71 motion pictures during the 1920s and '30s, as well as in Broadway shows, and became a radio commentator. He is probably best known, however, for his journalistic skills; during his lifetime, he penned more than 4,000 columns for syndicated newspapers across the U.S., in addition to writing six books. Rogers was also quite a generous fellow (a famous quote of his was "I never met a man I didn't like"), as he was known to give his own money to disaster victims, and raised thousands for the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Rogers died in 1935 while flying a plane with renowned one-eyed aviator Wiley Post during a flight to Alaska. His clever musings have been issued over the years on several compilations, including America's Legendary Humorist, among others.
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The Oak Grove Sessions
Pop - Released by Will Rogers on Sep 1, 2012
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Will Rogers - America's Legendary Humorist
Country - Released by Legacy International on Jan 1, 2006
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The Pines Still Whisper (Original Motion Picture Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Jan 26, 2024
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Backwoods of Texas
Country - Released by Will Rogers on Feb 1, 2024
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A Private Education (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Nov 14, 2021
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Nutrition Facts on the Fruit Snacks
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Big Little Show (Original Soundtrack)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Oct 21, 2021
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Unguarded (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Jan 24, 2022
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Original Radio Broadcasts
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Soundtrack Classics on Jan 1, 2012
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Tender Guise (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Oct 15, 2017
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Rough Love (Original Score)
Pop - Released by Will Rogers on Jan 10, 2019
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The Glory of Gracie-May (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Nov 25, 2022
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Salad Days (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on May 27, 2017
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Rabbit & the Snare (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Nov 5, 2019
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Chemistry (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Jan 14, 2022
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Steel Horse I Do Ride
Country - Released by WR Records on Sep 28, 2019
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Snow (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Apr 18, 2018
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Homicidal Heroes (Original Score)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Will Rogers on Nov 8, 2019
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