Jane probably had Dave Guard in mind because it sounds so perfect for his voice.
My favorite line from San Miguel is "I ride with the gun behind as she visits her friends here and there."
Something special about that verse by Manuel.
Then of course I love the closing when La Dona Maria Elena Cantrell says to Manuel:
"Good evening, Manuel ~ or Manuel por fav-or ~ or the carriage, Manuel ~ or Manuel, close the door."
^^^^ Manuel, Close The Door ^^^^
Beautiful song! Beautiful love story! Beautiful ending!
Jane Bowers was a magnificent and exceptional songwriter.
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Jane Bowers (1921-2000) was a Texas folksinger and songwriter best known for her songs recorded by The Kingston Trio:
- San Miguel
- Remember The Alamo
- Coast of California
- El Matador
- Speckled Roan
- To Be Redeemed
(and written with Dave Guard):
- Senora
- When I Was Young
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