South of the Border (1939 song)
| "South of the Border Down Mexico Way" | ||||
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| Single by Gene Autry | ||||
| B-side | "Gold Mine in Your Heart" | |||
| Published | March 30, 1939 by Peter Maurice Music Co., Ltd., London | |||
| Released | October 13, 1939 | |||
| Recorded | September 11, 1939 | |||
| Studio | Stevens Hotel, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Hillbilly, Country & Western | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Vocalion 5122 | |||
| Composer(s) | Michael Carr | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Jimmy Kennedy | |||
| Gene Autry singles chronology | ||||
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| "South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)" | |
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| Song by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm | |
| B-side | "It's All Over Town (We're Thru)" |
| Released | August 14, 1939 |
| Recorded | August 1, 1939 |
| Studio | New York City, New York |
| Genre | Big Band |
| Label | Bluebird B-10376 |
"South of the Border Down Mexico Way" is a popular song describing a trip to Mexico, written by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr. It was originally released in 1939, with many versions following, including one for the film of the same name sung by star Gene Autry.