Yes he was. Strawberry Roan is an excellent example. You can just "see" that outlaw (onery horse) as he describes him. It's a hilarious description and story. Utah Carol is another prime example.
The "shoestring" that holds his holster is for the so called "quickdraw" rig. The holster is hung low, more on his thigh than on his hip, and the leather thong holds the holster against his leg and keeps it from flopping around. It's used in a LOT of old western movies, though in reality it wasn't invented until the mid 20th century for, you got it, the movie industry.
It does this 63 year old mans heart good to see a younger generation learn to appreciate the music I grew up listening to. You listen to the story and understand. Great reactions
I was hesitant to say I've loved this since I was a kid, I'm 59. 🙂 Between Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, and Johnny Horton's Western Ballads I want to be a gunslinger. LOL
You asked for stories!! He was a great singer!! (NOTE: Marty was a part-time yet competitive NASCAR driver until heart issues ended his driving g days.)
My father, a country singer, was friends with Marty. I met him when he joined us for dinner in between his shows in Las Vegas, 1969. I was 15 and knew he was a big deal but I was a fan of rock/pop music back then. I've grown to appreciate the old cowboy classics since then.
Give a listen to "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" by him, he won a Grammy for it. Marty has one of the smoothest, easy to listen to voices in country music.
Soon after Marty died, I heard an interview of him, and he talked about writing a 4th song in the El Paso series. He even sang a few lines:"If I'm the cowboy that rode in and out of El Paso/ Who is Felina, where does she live in this life? / If I'm the cowboy that rode back and died in El Paso, / Then is Felina My Woman, My Woman, My Wife?" I wish he could have recorded that song.
Marty's ballads are legendary in country music. One of the great story tellers. In the pop/ folk genre you need to check out Jim Croche another story teller. We seasoned citizens can direct you to just about any kind of music pre- 1980's . We didn't have video games or internet, we spent a lot of time and money building and listening to our stereo systems.
I've always loved the Tex-Mex feel to this song, but with so many classical Mexican stylings, the tremolo strumming patterns and riffs, plus the overall musical theme of the arrangement. The vocals are perfect, as if they're singing a traditional _corrido,_ but one translated into English. You feel transported back to Old Mexico in the mid-19th century, seated at your own table in Rose's Cantina, witnessing the tragic events unfold in person. Powerful storytelling!
Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist & NASCAR racing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country & western singers for nearly five decades 40's-80's. He had so many hits such as "Singing The Blues", "Devil Woman", "A White Sport Coat", "The Story Of My Life", "Don't Worry", "Big Iron", "Knee Deep In The Blues", "Honkytonk Man", "Don't Worry 'Bout Me", "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" etc.
The story of him "losing" his restrictor plate at Talladega in '72 in order to run with the leaders is one of my favorites. They asked him how he managed to run 15mph faster than he qualified and he says, " I cheated..."🤣
When I was about 4 or 5 I was sick, and my father did advertising for a NASCAR sponsor. we were in the company RV, and that year Loretta Lynn was spokesperson for the sponsor, and Marty Robbins was driving a car, and had crashed his car. They both sang me to sleep, lying in her lap. I'll never forget that.
this is part of a trilogy. Fallena, El Paso, and El Paso City. Fallena is from her perspective, El Paso from the cowboys, and strangely enough El Paso City is the him reborn in modern times remembering what happened in his previous life. All three are great songs.
These have been brought up by others, but to reiterate... This is part of a trilogy, so you really should hear Feleena and El Paso City next. More importantly, Big Iron is probably one of the best ballads ever. So happy you have found the marvelous Marty Robbins!
I met Marty Robbins at the airport in Salt Lake City...in the early 70s....I was five....He was walking by and I recognized him immediately. I said "Hey! You're Marty Robbins!! ...He said "Yes, I am.."...He stopped and talked to me for 5-10 minutes....I told him my favorite song of his was I WALK ALONE. He was soooo approachable and generous with his time. That's pretty great thing to a five year old...
Marty Robbins was a tall, handsome Arizona cowboy, great songwriter and singer. This is the music of my childhood. This song was so huge, and is still a favorite.
The protagonist made one misstep after another, all in the name of love. My grandma has his greatest hits album, which I listened to many, many times growing up.
Oh my gosh. I am so excited to see you react to Marty Robbins!!!! He was moms all time favorite singer! My mom is gone now, but one of my favorite yet sad stories of hers....was the one and only time she had tickets to see him live in concert, but ended up having to leave before the show because someone she was with.....was way too drunk. Marty Robbins passed away less than 2 weeks later. I cant listen to any of his songs, without crying like a baby.
Felena was a barmaid and in the wild west era that usually meant they were basically if not literally prostitutes for the owner of the bar so technically she HAD socialize with the cowboys if she wanted to keep her job.
The string on he holster is to keep it from flapping around and losing the pistol ehrn riding. It also serves as an anchor to keep the holster straight for a clean smooth draw.
Wow! This is an oldie! I'm not a spring chicken any longer and I remember an album my parents listened to with Marty Robbins singing this. It brings back good childhood memories of when my parents were young.
Every kid in the early to mid 1960s, dad had this record at home, and played it while having a Beer on a hot summer night. I knew the words by heart, as I'm guessing every other 9-year-old Boy did across America. Great memories for this now 67-year-old man. Thank you.
I was also one of those kids whose father had this album -- "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs", with a red cover and Marty, dressed head to toe in black as a gunfighter, with his right hand on the six-shooter he has just drawn from its holster, as if drawing on another desperado. I listened to this album frequently and knew every song by heart. All of them seemed authentic to me, and I "saw" Marty in every song...but maybe they weren't actual songs from the period. My father was an amateur guitar player and singer and I watched him as he played this song at dozens of friends and relatives parties, where people who knew the song would chime in on phrases such as "out where the horses were TIED ...." This song won Robbinson the Grammy in 1959, so you know it was hella-popular! Other great songs on this memorable album: Big Iron, Cool Water, They're Hanging Me Tonight, and The Master's Call. The whole album was recorded in one day in 8 hours ... you know, with actual musicians, not digitally created tracks and beats and auto-tune. It was a different time. Thanks for reacting to this song, Brit.
Love your reactions. Another artist that tells a story is Ray Stevens. His stories are funny and unique. I would suggest “Mississippi Squirrel Revival “.
My all-time favorite singer!! My mother loved Marty as well, and I knew every word of this song (and many other Marty Robbins songs) by the time I was 5 years old. I'm 66 now, and the songs and his voice are as fresh to listen to now as they were all those years ago. My personal favorite song of Marty's has to be Don't Worry - you should check that one out. He wrote many of his songs as well. You can listen to every song Marty Robbins ever recorded, and I can guarantee he will sound fantastic singing it. Marty was an artist beyond compare, and his incredible voice will live on forever! 💖💖💖
Marty Robbins grandfather was a retired Arizona Ranger who told young Marty many stories that inspired his own singer songwriter storytelling. Many grandparents are precious treasures for us all.
The gun play was fair, the other guy drew first, that is not why he was killed, it was for stealing a horse! "Big Iron" is my all time favorite by Marty Robbins, you should check that one out!
Marty Robbins has a son, I think named Ronnie Robbins.. I randomly found him a couple of years ago on an old performance with him and Marty when he was like 16-17. He carried Marty out on stage, and they sang together. Then I found a video of him performing a medley of Marty's songs a couple of years after Marty passed away, when he looked to be in his mid 30's. Then I watched a couple of more recent videos where he sang this song and another song. He was a hit older. It was such a trip, because I went from not knowing Marty had a son that sang, to watching him age through life in a matter of minutes. He sounds almost exactly like Marty, and even sings with the same exact facial expressions and mannerisms.
The funny thing about this story is the young cowboy drew his gun first and our anti hero then drew and killed him. In most towns in the west this would be considered self defense and probably never would have even seen a court room. The real error he made, was as he fled the cantina, he stole a horse. Stealing a horse is a hanging offense, no excuses in the west. So they formed a posse and chased him because he was a horse thief, not because he killed the young cowboy. Sad but true in most cases in the old west. Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Chris
Britt it is so wonderful to see a young person such as your enjoying a Texas troubadour most of his songs are late 1800s stories , if you do some digging you will find that the songs he sings have a history behind them. glad you enjoy songs that I grew up singing along to. I'm , 75 yrs young and you make my heart sing with joy that there is hope for your generation yet GOD BLESS
The shoestring around his is part of a fast draw holster, that string is tied to the bottom of the holster so when he draws the gun will come out of the holster.
Marty Robbins did an album called Gunfighter Ballads that was full of similar songs. This one and one called “Big Iron “ were the most popular songs from the album. When they are doing a fast draw they will put the holster down where your hand just rests on your pistol grip and then they will tie the bottom of the holster to your leg so it stays where you put it when you pull the pistol out. Despite what Hollywood and story tellers say this is a very uncomfortable and awkward way to wear your holster when on a horse. It takes a lot of practice to be a quick draw artist and it is really neat to watch the competitions of it but most amateurs sooner or later will shoot themselves in the foot or leg or if they are really unlucky in the groin,although that usually happens when they put the firearm in the waistband of their pants.
@Steve Davis - Luke Short was a Western writer, but before that he was a barkeep in Dodge City during the Earp years and he got into a gunfight and both he and his opponent had their pistols stuck in their back pockets. As to how a gun is/was worn, it depended on your rig as to how comfortable it was. Many gunfighters wore custom rigs that were altered to fit better. Random cowboys just wore a gun in a holster on their belt and usually it was high on the hip or in a cross-draw holster. Gunfighters wore their guns any number of ways, just whatever was comfortable for them and allowed for their fastest draws. The low slung gun was worn, but it wasn't as low as you describe, you wanted your palm to rest at the same height as the cylinder so your hooked fingers caught the grip at the same time as the lifting action allowed your thumb to catch the hammer and pull it back to firing position all in one smooth motion. If you watch the fastest draw on TH-cam, the guy positioned his hand in the same way, he just wore his gun canted forward and much higher to account for his short arms. If your gun butt was lower, then you had to reach for the hammer with your thumb on the draw which is an added action that is unnecessary.
There was a session crew known as The Wrecking Crew that backed up hundreds of Top 40 Albums in LA through the '60s & '70s. Glen Campbell was one of the best guitar players of that time, backing up The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and hundreds more. Without those session players, there would have been very few independent musicians capable of producing a record. Many of them eventually released their own solo acts but many didn't.
Marty Robbins said his music is western, and he made a clear distinction between country and western. In an interview clip I watched of him.. I agree with him, but people today don't know the difference. Probably because I don't even think western music is really being produced much today.
Brit - I love your reactions. So honest and full of expressive facial reactions. I've watched most of your videos, only commented on a view. My Dad loved Marty Robbins and had several of his albums in the late 50's and early 60's. I grew up listening to these songs. Marty tell great stories - Big Iron, Cool Water, Ghost Riders in the Sky, etc. Peace be with you and yours.
If you listen to the words, you will hear that the handsome young stranger drew first so he killed the stranger in self defens however he ends up wanted and shot for Horse Theft which was a hanging offence.
Oh man you just opened whole section of country called western ballads and Marty is the greatest of em all in the light education the tied down gun is and was a mark of the old time gunfighters
Marty's cowboy ballads are all amazing, and worth listening to. Almost everyone remembers “El Paso” (1959), but few people realize that it was the first of a trilogy of songs about El Paso. In 1966, Marty recorded a prequel called “Feleena (from El Paso).” It tells the story of Feleena, the Mexican girl who falls in love with the wild cowboy from the first song. In it, we learn her history as well as her tragic end. Then in 1976, Marty completes the trinity with the song “El Paso City.” In this song, a passenger on a flight over El Paso City is reminded of a song he heard long ago about a cowboy and a girl. Marty had planned to do a fourth song, “The Mystery of Old El Paso,” but died before he could complete it.
The first song of a Trilogy. Nice reaction. Marty was also a NASCAR race car driver and I saw him race many times over the years. El Paso is a country / western classic if there ever was one. Just a great, great song with a story. Thank you for featuring this one.
Awwweee Britt, you are so sweet such an angel, (lose the sprung word) lol,, Marty Robbins with an s, was the greatest performer of all times,,, I am very happy that just one of your generation had a chance to see him,,, You should sit down one night and watch as many of his live performances that you can get ahold of,,, He helped save my generation...
First time I saw Marty was on TV. It was on a Sacramento station. He was perched on a stool and sang El paso. What was memorable was his movements. Years later I learned he was in West Sacramento for racing.
I am a retired cowboy and i love marty. Nofeleena was an old west saloon girl that he just loved. Yep times were rough back then you dont f with another mans girl
I'm so glad you reacted to this song, one of my all-time favorites! Marty Robbin sure could sing and tell the story. ( He wrote the lyrics to the song as well) The harmony parts are just beautiful. When I listen to this song I can just envision it all unfolding like a movie.
Britt, I loved your reaction to this song. You really do love the stories that are told. I grew up with this song and have always been a Marty Robbins fan. I loved your reaction when he talked about being shot. Yes, some men, even nowadays will die for the woman they love! I will die for my FAMILY! But, what do you expect of a retired military man? GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY! Stay you Britt! You are one of the cool ones who loves music no matter the genre! People like you keep the oldies alive!❣
Marty was a story teller. His hit "Big Iron" is a great example.
Yes ! That one and mr.shorty, are favorites of mine.
The Grateful Dead used to do Big Iron on occasion.
Yes he was.
Strawberry Roan is an excellent example. You can just "see" that outlaw (onery horse) as he describes him. It's a hilarious description and story.
Utah Carol is another prime example.
Big Iron is my favorite country song of all time!
I was introduced to Big Iron when the singer from Social Distortion sang it.
Mr Shorty us a great story song too!
Oddly enough, the posse wasn't after him for the gunfight, the stranger drew first. The unforgivable crime was stealing a horse. Great song.
Yes, you are right.
Yes I agree stinks if he hadn't panicked he probably could of been with the lady a might longer. As shown in the song Faleena that she loved him to.
Ha, I was going to say that.😄
Yep. The guy was a stranger. Who's going to avenge him?
True, but he killed their buddy so that didn't help.
Part 2 is the song "Feleena", and then 3 is "El Paso City". It's like a movie trilogy. Enjoy 🤠
I love El Paso city 👍🏼 you can still hear those two lovers in the wind
Marty died before he could complete "part four" . . . . The Mystery of Old El Paso.
Neither of the sequels are worth listening to, in my opinion.
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Feleena is not bad, but El Paso City is very good. I would love to have heard a fourth one.
That is a tied down holster. It is to stop the gun from sticking in the holsters. It is also why they oiled the inside of the holster!
The "shoestring" that holds his holster is for the so called "quickdraw" rig. The holster is hung low, more on his thigh than on his hip, and the leather thong holds the holster against his leg and keeps it from flopping around. It's used in a LOT of old western movies, though in reality it wasn't invented until the mid 20th century for, you got it, the movie industry.
It does this 63 year old mans heart good to see a younger generation learn to appreciate the music I grew up listening to. You listen to the story and understand. Great reactions
I was hesitant to say I've loved this since I was a kid, I'm 59. 🙂 Between Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, and Johnny Horton's Western Ballads I want to be a gunslinger. LOL
58 here and i agree. its a blessing to see the younger generations experience the golden voices of the past.
Similar comment lol. If she likes this, she got more to come. She may not fall,asleep.
LOVE your reactions!!! LOVE when you yell out your feelings!!! You have not experienced Marty's story telling however until you hear Big Iron.
first album I bought with my own money was marty robins Big Iron, I was 8
That is one helluva a song! I have loved that song for 50 or 60 years.
You asked for stories!! He was a great singer!! (NOTE: Marty was a part-time yet competitive NASCAR driver until heart issues ended his driving g days.)
My father, a country singer, was friends with Marty. I met him when he joined us for dinner in between his shows in Las Vegas, 1969. I was 15 and knew he was a big deal but I was a fan of rock/pop music back then. I've grown to appreciate the old cowboy classics since then.
This was my dad's favorite artist. Marty had a very smooth voice.
Give a listen to "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" by him, he won a Grammy for it. Marty has one of the smoothest, easy to listen to voices in country music.
‘Don’t worry about Me,’ another great, by Marty .
That's a great song. Dean Martin's version is really good also.
And, "You Gave Me a Mountain"
Soon after Marty died, I heard an interview of him, and he talked about writing a 4th song in the El Paso series. He even sang a few lines:"If I'm the cowboy that rode in and out of El Paso/ Who is Felina, where does she live in this life? / If I'm the cowboy that rode back and died in El Paso, / Then is Felina My Woman, My Woman, My Wife?"
I wish he could have recorded that song.
Literally my dad's favorite song: "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife."
His concerts were awesome. Now you have to hear the other 2 songs that go with this.
Marty was the GOAT of country WESTERN music
It was my grandfather's favourite song. RIP granddad.
May he rest peacefully
ElPaso huge hit, one of many from this great singer, Marty Robbins
Marty's ballads are legendary in country music. One of the great story tellers. In the pop/ folk genre you need to check out Jim Croche another story teller. We seasoned citizens can direct you to just about any kind of music pre- 1980's . We didn't have video games or internet, we spent a lot of time and money building and listening to our stereo systems.
Nothing like playing a stack of vinyl. Will always be the best sound from any speaker. The now generation has no idea.
And tapes don't forget recording tapes for our cassette playlists
Another good story teller was Harry Chapin. Cat's in the Cradle, Taxi, 30,000 Pounds of Bananas
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Marty was my favorite singer. He wrote and recorded a lot of great songs, but I would have listened to him sing any song with that beautiful voice.
I've always loved the Tex-Mex feel to this song, but with so many classical Mexican stylings, the tremolo strumming patterns and riffs, plus the overall musical theme of the arrangement. The vocals are perfect, as if they're singing a traditional _corrido,_ but one translated into English. You feel transported back to Old Mexico in the mid-19th century, seated at your own table in Rose's Cantina, witnessing the tragic events unfold in person. Powerful storytelling!
The best story teller in country music history.
Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist & NASCAR racing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country & western singers for nearly five decades 40's-80's. He had so many hits such as "Singing The Blues", "Devil Woman", "A White Sport Coat", "The Story Of My Life", "Don't Worry", "Big Iron", "Knee Deep In The Blues", "Honkytonk Man", "Don't Worry 'Bout Me", "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" etc.
The story of him "losing" his restrictor plate at Talladega in '72 in order to run with the leaders is one of my favorites. They asked him how he managed to run 15mph faster than he qualified and he says, " I cheated..."🤣
Every one was solid gold!
The Master's Call is another wonderful story telling song from Marty. Just one of hundred of songs from Marty Robbins.
When I was about 4 or 5 I was sick, and my father did advertising for a NASCAR sponsor. we were in the company RV, and that year Loretta Lynn was spokesperson for the sponsor, and Marty Robbins was driving a car, and had crashed his car. They both sang me to sleep, lying in her lap. I'll never forget that.
Marty Robbins. A troubadour he was my father’s favorite.
this is part of a trilogy. Fallena, El Paso, and El Paso City. Fallena is from her perspective, El Paso from the cowboys, and strangely enough El Paso City is the him reborn in modern times remembering what happened in his previous life. All three are great songs.
These have been brought up by others, but to reiterate... This is part of a trilogy, so you really should hear Feleena and El Paso City next. More importantly, Big Iron is probably one of the best ballads ever.
So happy you have found the marvelous Marty Robbins!
I met Marty Robbins at the airport in Salt Lake City...in the early 70s....I was five....He was walking by and I recognized him immediately. I said "Hey! You're Marty Robbins!! ...He said "Yes, I am.."...He stopped and talked to me for 5-10 minutes....I told him my favorite song of his was I WALK ALONE. He was soooo approachable and generous with his time. That's pretty great thing to a five year old...
Marty Robbins was a tall, handsome Arizona cowboy, great songwriter and singer. This is the music of my childhood. This song was so huge, and is still a favorite.
The protagonist made one misstep after another, all in the name of love.
My grandma has his greatest hits album, which I listened to many, many times growing up.
Oh my gosh. I am so excited to see you react to Marty Robbins!!!! He was moms all time favorite singer! My mom is gone now, but one of my favorite yet sad stories of hers....was the one and only time she had tickets to see him live in concert, but ended up having to leave before the show because someone she was with.....was way too drunk. Marty Robbins passed away less than 2 weeks later. I cant listen to any of his songs, without crying like a baby.
Marty Robbins had his own TV show. Wicked Felena is saying Felena was wicked for talking to another guy.
Felena was a barmaid and in the wild west era that usually meant they were basically if not literally prostitutes for the owner of the bar so technically she HAD socialize with the cowboys if she wanted to keep her job.
The string on he holster is to keep it from flapping around and losing the pistol ehrn riding. It also serves as an anchor to keep the holster straight for a clean smooth draw.
Wow! This is an oldie! I'm not a spring chicken any longer and I remember an album my parents listened to with Marty Robbins singing this. It brings back good childhood memories of when my parents were young.
Every kid in the early to mid 1960s, dad had this record at home, and played it while having a Beer on a hot summer night. I knew the words by heart, as I'm guessing every other 9-year-old Boy did across America. Great memories for this now 67-year-old man.
Thank you.
Ditto...and im only 53....pops gave up the drinkin b4 i was born tho
I was one of those kids, and I am also 67! Even though I’m more of a “rocker”, I still enjoy the music my parents played when I was young.
I was also one of those kids whose father had this album -- "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs", with a red cover and Marty, dressed head to toe in black as a gunfighter, with his right hand on the six-shooter he has just drawn from its holster, as if drawing on another desperado. I listened to this album frequently and knew every song by heart. All of them seemed authentic to me, and I "saw" Marty in every song...but maybe they weren't actual songs from the period. My father was an amateur guitar player and singer and I watched him as he played this song at dozens of friends and relatives parties, where people who knew the song would chime in on phrases such as "out where the horses were TIED ...." This song won Robbinson the Grammy in 1959, so you know it was hella-popular! Other great songs on this memorable album: Big Iron, Cool Water, They're Hanging Me Tonight, and The Master's Call. The whole album was recorded in one day in 8 hours ... you know, with actual musicians, not digitally created tracks and beats and auto-tune. It was a different time. Thanks for reacting to this song, Brit.
Love your reactions. Another artist that tells a story is Ray Stevens. His stories are funny and unique. I would suggest “Mississippi Squirrel Revival “.
Country music always tells a story.
My all-time favorite singer!! My mother loved Marty as well, and I knew every word of this song (and many other Marty Robbins songs) by the time I was 5 years old. I'm 66 now, and the songs and his voice are as fresh to listen to now as they were all those years ago. My personal favorite song of Marty's has to be Don't Worry - you should check that one out. He wrote many of his songs as well. You can listen to every song Marty Robbins ever recorded, and I can guarantee he will sound fantastic singing it. Marty was an artist beyond compare, and his incredible voice will live on forever! 💖💖💖
My favorite musical artist of all time. I don't even know how to say thank you for doing thiS. Thank you bless you I hope your family is awesome.
This is the music I grew up on great reaction and always love your comments during the song 💙
Marty Robbins grandfather was a retired Arizona Ranger who told young Marty many stories that inspired his own singer songwriter storytelling. Many grandparents are precious treasures for us all.
I wondered how long it would take for you to discover Marty Robbins! He did GREAT "story songs" -- something you always enjoy.
The gun play was fair, the other guy drew first, that is not why he was killed, it was for stealing a horse! "Big Iron" is my all time favorite by Marty Robbins, you should check that one out!
Marty Robbins has a son, I think named Ronnie Robbins.. I randomly found him a couple of years ago on an old performance with him and Marty when he was like 16-17. He carried Marty out on stage, and they sang together.
Then I found a video of him performing a medley of Marty's songs a couple of years after Marty passed away, when he looked to be in his mid 30's. Then I watched a couple of more recent videos where he sang this song and another song. He was a hit older.
It was such a trip, because I went from not knowing Marty had a son that sang, to watching him age through life in a matter of minutes. He sounds almost exactly like Marty, and even sings with the same exact facial expressions and mannerisms.
Fabulous song. I loved it when I was a kid and I still love it now. One of the best country songs ever.
When I was little I wouldn’t go to sleep until my brother sang this song to me. Bless him
One of the most heart-wrenching, beautiful songs ever written.
I knew that your love of a story, was going to love this song. I'm glad someone recommended it to you.
My dad was born in 25 and he was a farmhand untill he went to Korea but he used to listen to these old songs alot
I can only listen to this song once in a very great while.
The funny thing about this story is the young cowboy drew his gun first and our anti hero then drew and killed him. In most towns in the west this would be considered self defense and probably never would have even seen a court room. The real error he made, was as he fled the cantina, he stole a horse. Stealing a horse is a hanging offense, no excuses in the west. So they formed a posse and chased him because he was a horse thief, not because he killed the young cowboy. Sad but true in most cases in the old west. Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Chris
awesome insight!
When you think that a man's horse could spell the difference between life and death in those days it's understandable that it was a hanging offense.
Im a foolish old man that song long in my past, it still brings a tear to my eyeeeeyaee!
I love, love, love your reactions! Yes, Marty Robbins was SO good! That song gives me chills and makes me cry.
My dad loved Marty Robbin’s. ❤️
Britt it is so wonderful to see a young person such as your enjoying a Texas troubadour most of his songs are late 1800s stories , if you do some digging you will find that the songs he sings have a history behind them. glad you enjoy songs that I grew up singing along to. I'm , 75 yrs young and you make my heart sing with joy that there is hope for your generation yet GOD BLESS
ohhhh Mr. Robbins doesnt miss! I used to listen to him with my grandfather, i am 43 and still play him a lot, my kids ages 4-16 listen to him as well.
El Paso is a great classic , He went back and paid the price for it.
The shoestring around his is part of a fast draw holster, that string is tied to the bottom of the holster so when he draws the gun will come out of the holster.
I love the fact you have such a love for music of all kinds. Just that it's good music. Love your reactions. Please don't change a thing.
Marty Robbins did an album called Gunfighter Ballads that was full of similar songs. This one and one called “Big Iron “ were the most popular songs from the album. When they are doing a fast draw they will put the holster down where your hand just rests on your pistol grip and then they will tie the bottom of the holster to your leg so it stays where you put it when you pull the pistol out. Despite what Hollywood and story tellers say this is a very uncomfortable and awkward way to wear your holster when on a horse. It takes a lot of practice to be a quick draw artist and it is really neat to watch the competitions of it but most amateurs sooner or later will shoot themselves in the foot or leg or if they are really unlucky in the groin,although that usually happens when they put the firearm in the waistband of their pants.
@Steve Davis - Luke Short was a Western writer, but before that he was a barkeep in Dodge City during the Earp years and he got into a gunfight and both he and his opponent had their pistols stuck in their back pockets. As to how a gun is/was worn, it depended on your rig as to how comfortable it was. Many gunfighters wore custom rigs that were altered to fit better. Random cowboys just wore a gun in a holster on their belt and usually it was high on the hip or in a cross-draw holster. Gunfighters wore their guns any number of ways, just whatever was comfortable for them and allowed for their fastest draws. The low slung gun was worn, but it wasn't as low as you describe, you wanted your palm to rest at the same height as the cylinder so your hooked fingers caught the grip at the same time as the lifting action allowed your thumb to catch the hammer and pull it back to firing position all in one smooth motion. If you watch the fastest draw on TH-cam, the guy positioned his hand in the same way, he just wore his gun canted forward and much higher to account for his short arms. If your gun butt was lower, then you had to reach for the hammer with your thumb on the draw which is an added action that is unnecessary.
Your reaction and facial expression are awesome and your beautiful most of what you listen to I grew up with
The guitar is played by Glen Campbell. He's not in this video, but he played it on the record. At the time, he was just a session player.
There was a session crew known as The Wrecking Crew that backed up hundreds of Top 40 Albums in LA through the '60s & '70s. Glen Campbell was one of the best guitar players of that time, backing up The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and hundreds more. Without those session players, there would have been very few independent musicians capable of producing a record. Many of them eventually released their own solo acts but many didn't.
Hate to disagree, not on Campbells mastery of the guitar, but the man who played the guitar accompaniment for El Paso was Grady Martin.
WOW I can't believe I never knew that, thank you!
Marty Robbins said his music is western, and he made a clear distinction between country and western.
In an interview clip I watched of him.. I agree with him, but people today don't know the difference. Probably because I don't even think western music is really being produced much today.
IM DYING! This woman is amazing! Her energy is enough to make me a better man. Black people are soooo animated. A good thing!
Great tune!! Watching your reaction makes me remember what I felt when I first heard it.
dang it. I love this artist.
his story telling is legendary. My late grand dad's favorite singer.
RiP gandpa eddie.
OMG i am really starting to love you, i cant believe you play this .....this is real feeling music thank you so much kisses
One of my all time favorite songs. (this is not the only song in the story) All written and sung by Marty Robbins of course.
Brit - I love your reactions. So honest and full of expressive facial reactions. I've watched most of your videos, only commented on a view. My Dad loved Marty Robbins and had several of his albums in the late 50's and early 60's. I grew up listening to these songs. Marty tell great stories - Big Iron, Cool Water, Ghost Riders in the Sky, etc. Peace be with you and yours.
It plays like an old western movie in your mind I can most taste the dust and feel the heat of the sun.
you're open to many genre of music - i appreciate that greatly. kudos to you young lady.
Great job on this song... never thought I'd hear that Marty was sprung... but it definitely fits! Peace 'n' harmony!
"He's on the run from El Paso to New Mexico...boy, I tell ya!!" hahahaha perfect! Love this classic song and the reaction :)
It's a beautiful song. I love your view on it, too.
Wow, I never thought you would react to Marty. I use to listen to him alot when I was younger. Imo he had the perfect country storytelling voice
If you listen to the words, you will hear that the handsome young stranger drew first so he killed the stranger in self defens however he ends up wanted and shot for Horse Theft which was a hanging offence.
“My love is stronger then my fear of death” 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh man you just opened whole section of country called western ballads and Marty is the greatest of em all in the light education the tied down gun is and was a mark of the old time gunfighters
And, Pancho and Lefty!!
Yes Lawd!
Marty's cowboy ballads are all amazing, and worth listening to. Almost everyone remembers “El Paso” (1959), but few people realize that it was the first of a trilogy of songs about El Paso. In 1966, Marty recorded a prequel called “Feleena (from El Paso).” It tells the story of Feleena, the Mexican girl who falls in love with the wild cowboy from the first song. In it, we learn her history as well as her tragic end. Then in 1976, Marty completes the trinity with the song “El Paso City.” In this song, a passenger on a flight over El Paso City is reminded of a song he heard long ago about a cowboy and a girl. Marty had planned to do a fourth song, “The Mystery of Old El Paso,” but died before he could complete it.
I grew up on Marty Robbins. My mom loved his music. This brings back memories.
Yes and that bar is still open. I'm from El Paso and it's well known bcuz of that.
Marty is a legend. Peace, Love!!
The first song of a Trilogy. Nice reaction. Marty was also a NASCAR race car driver and I saw him race many times over the years. El Paso is a country / western classic if there ever was one. Just a great, great song with a story. Thank you for featuring this one.
Awwweee Britt, you are so sweet such an angel, (lose the sprung word) lol,, Marty Robbins with an s, was the greatest performer of all times,,, I am very happy that just one of your generation had a chance to see him,,, You should sit down one night and watch as many of his live performances that you can get ahold of,,, He helped save my generation...
One of the greatest western ballads of all time, wrote and sung by Marty Robbins
I still have this 45 record. It belonged to my dad.
Loved this story all of my life, 71yrs, I imagine it as a stage play.
The string on the holster was tied around the leg to keep it from flopping when walking.
First time I saw Marty was on TV. It was on a Sacramento station. He was perched on a stool and sang El paso. What was memorable was his movements. Years later I learned he was in West Sacramento for racing.
Something you will love about Marty Robbins... Most of his songs tell a story. I recommend "Big Iron", "The Hanging Tree", or "A White Sport Coat"
I love your reactions.. This was my dad's favorite song.
I am a retired cowboy and i love marty. Nofeleena was an old west saloon girl that he just loved. Yep times were rough back then you dont f with another mans girl
I'm so glad you reacted to this song, one of my all-time favorites! Marty Robbin sure could sing and tell the story. ( He wrote the lyrics to the song as well)
The harmony parts are just beautiful. When I listen to this song I can just envision it all unfolding like a movie.
One of my favorites by Marty Robbins is My Woman, My Woman, My Wife
I’m so glad you appreciate him! I knew him when I was a kid. He was a amazing man and entertainer
This may be the best reaction to this song I've ever seen.
This is the first video that I’ve seen from you, and you have a new fan. Definitely following!
Britt, I loved your reaction to this song. You really do love the stories that are told. I grew up with this song and have always been a Marty Robbins fan. I loved your reaction when he talked about being shot. Yes, some men, even nowadays will die for the woman they love! I will die for my FAMILY! But, what do you expect of a retired military man? GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY! Stay you Britt! You are one of the cool ones who loves music no matter the genre! People like you keep the oldies alive!❣
Im6so enjoying your reactions but this one is the best. I love marty robbins a great story teller and balladeer.