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Original painting by Val Jesse

Original painting by Val Jesse

Sedona Serenade

Early film makers quickly discovered that there were few more inspiring or colorful backdrops for cowboy movies than the Red Rocks of Sedona. Starting in the 1930’s the movie studios began treks to Sedona, Arizona to make westerns.

Frank visiting Val Jesse whose Artwork was used on Songs of the Untamed West

Frank visiting Val Jesse whose Artwork was used on Songs of the Untamed West

Every major star seemed to make a movie along the rippling waters of Oak Creek and the picturesque red rock mesas. Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, Randolph Scott, and John Wayne were among the first. Even Elvis was in Sedona for his own “Stay Away Joe” western. Sedona will always be a timeless place everyone should see.

Some of the Lyrics from Sedona Serenade

They say there’s nothing prettier than a sunset at Sedona
As its flaming reds and yellows melt away
Even Steamboat Rock seems to glide across the desert
As the light hits just that certain way

The Ancients called it sacred ground before it was Sedona
They say their spirits walk the land today
Their voices whisper late at night from deep within the canyon
As they gather ‘round campfires of yesterday

Written by Frank Fara
How the West Was Sung Music BMI

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