Bret Maverick takes a break in the cool evening air as strains of “Buffalo Gals” emanate from the Golden Chance Saloon.[4]
SOURCE REFERENCES
01. Agay, Denes, editor, Best Loved Songs of the American People (1975), Doubleday & Company
02. The Conjectural Maverick, Maverick Trails
03. Maverick, War of the Silver Kings (1957), Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
04. Maverick, Point Blank (1957), Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
05. Maverick, the Long Hunt (1957), Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
"Buffalo Gals"
Traditional American song, originally published by blackface minstrel John Hodges in 1844 as “Lubly Fan.” Its popularity was such that minstrels would alter the lyrics to favor their local audiences, the most popular of which was "Buffalo Gals," named for Buffalo, New York.[1]
War of the Silver Kings: Played on the piano at McComb's Saloon in Echo Springs,[3] Utah Territory,[2] while the patrons awaited the results of the election for district judge[3] in 1870.[3]
Point Blank: Played on the piano at the Golden Chance Saloon in Bent Forks,[4] Nebraska in 1871.[2]
The Long Hunt: Played on the piano[5] at the Palace in Prescott,[2] Arizona Territory in 1877.[5]
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