In 1984, country music artists Johnny Lee and Lane Brody recorded a song titled "The Yellow Rose," which retained the original melody of "The Yellow Rose of Texas" but with new lyrics, …

"There's a yellow rose in Texas, I'm going there to see, No other Feller knows her, Nobody known to me.

Jun 8, 2015 · According to unsubstantiated legend, the "yellow rose of Texas" quietly played a crucial role in the Battle of San Jacinto, helping Texas gain its independence from Mexico. But …

Sep 17, 2025 · We are going to unravel the myth of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.” We will explore the woman at the heart of the tale, Emily D. West, who was a free woman of color working in …

Originally conceived as a folksong in early Colonial Texas history, the first recorded copy of the "Yellow Rose of Texas" was handwritten on a piece of plain paper circa 1836.

There exists in this country a semivenerable, semi-secret organization whose members know one another by the tiny yellow roses pinned to their lapels. They are the Sons of the Knights of the...

"Yellow Rose of Texas" is an American folk song from the 19th century. This page has lyrics, video, audio, and song history.

Dec 7, 2020 · One such tale is the “Yellow Rose of Texas” – a legend commemorated in song. But is there such a rose? And if there is, which rose is it? Emily West of Morgan’s Point refers …

Dec 22, 2025 · Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious …

This date in 1830 commemorates the song 'The Yellow Rose of Texas.' On this date annually, the Knights of the Yellow Rose of Texas at San Jacinto, TX, celebrate the song and its history.