Victor matrix D7VB-2090. Just as big as Texas / Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001]
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Just as big as Texas (Primary title) | Victor ledgers |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Cy Coben (lyricist) | |
| Irving Melsher (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Victor ledgers; U.S. Copyright Office files. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Pecos River Rogues (Musical group) | |
| Billy Williams [1913-2001] (vocalist) | |
| Joseph Biviano (instrumentalist : accordion) | |
| Tony Gottuso (instrumentalist : guitar) | |
| Charles R. Grean (session supervisor) | |
| Chris Griffin (instrumentalist : trumpet) | |
| Bob Haggart (instrumentalist : string bass) | |
| Ben Lambert (instrumentalist : violin) | |
| Ben Lambert (leader) | |
| Danny Perri (instrumentalist : guitar) | |
- Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
- Instrumentation: Violin, trumpet, 2 guitars, accordion, and string bass
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 10-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used"; "Mr. C. R. Grean, present." |
| The Victor BHC for this matrix has not been found. It is likely, but not confirmed, that issued takes derive from this matrix as the song in question has not surfaced in other session ledgers. The master take is not confirmed. |
| Source(s): Victor ledgers. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/1947 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] | 1 | Master | Victor 20-2997 | |
| 11/18/1947 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] | 1A | Unknown |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D7VB-2090. Just as big as Texas / Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001]," accessed December 12, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300009971/D7VB-2090-Just_as_big_as_Texas.
Victor matrix D7VB-2090. Just as big as Texas / Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001]. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300009971/D7VB-2090-Just_as_big_as_Texas.
"Victor matrix D7VB-2090. Just as big as Texas / Pecos River Rogues ; Billy Williams [1913-2001]." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 12 December 2025.
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