This song managed to condense a book that would take me a week to read and a movie that would take me two hours to watch into about five minutes of enjoyment. Absolute legend.
Harry Muesli Almost 2 Years Ago On April 12th, 2016 My Mother Died From Dementia At The Age Of 94.I Will Always Miss Here Loving Smile And Presence. 5 Months Later On September 2nd, 2016 My Niece Jessica Rae Gordon Died From Liver Cancer At Age Of 34.She Always Had A Smile And Very Positive Outlook On Life. In Some Ways This Video Of The Late Marty Robbins Singing "El Paso" Is Helping Get On With My Life. I Await Your Answer.
I lost my dad when I was 19 I'm 28 now, My dad would always sing this song and play his guitar I miss him so much I can't help but tear up everytime I hear this.
I have seen Marty Robbins in several recorded live videos. He never missed a note, never strained to hit it. What an incredible voice and an amazing singer. I’m a fan for life.
How I miss real country music, like Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Johnny Cash, to name a few. El Paso is an amazing song, written and sung by amazing Marty Robbins. It's so sad to lose so many of the great singers of the 60's, 70's and 80's. I'm not really into today's country music; it's just the not the same. I also love "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. RIP Marty Robbins.
Try George McAnthony. It was a singer from my zone, did a kind of country that was unique to him. Sadly he passed away too. Try it and tell me if you liked :)
I so agree with you about that last Marty Robbins song. Just hearing it in my head right now makes me almost tear up. Marty was one of the best. I listen to classing Country/Western music on SXM radio in my car sometimes. The “western” part has been dropped -
Unbelievable live performance. No tricks, no gimmicks, no "enhanced" vocals, just sheer talent. Love Marty's guitar playing and his singing is exquisite. Super trio harmonies and what else do you want?!!!!
Not as simple. This was a staged performance on film. Marty Robbins is not playing the Mexican Guitar and I have serious doubts he is actually singing. There are just not enough live action and it sounds exactly like the recorded track. I'm just saying because I play guitar and nothing live from music to vocals ever sounds exactly the same as the recorded track that you here on the radio or albums. On this song clearly Marty Robbins is playing rythem guitar and making a show of it for the Camara. Then you have the Mexican or Spanish guitar with individual notes playing the lead. Just watch it and listen again. Not to mention the lead sounds more like softer sounds of vinyl strings instead of metal.
@@daveweed2765: You might play the guitar but I have worked in the music business for several decades as a writer, performer, singer and musician and have been involved in video production, editing and arranging and I can assure you this video is NOT lip-synched to the original recording - in fact it doesn’t sound anything like it in terms of either vocal or instrumental tonality. Anyone experienced in music production can see at a glance that this is a genuine live performance, something Mr Robbins was extremely good at. And btw, the guitar off screen in this video is normally described as a Spanish guitar or a classical guitar and the strings are made of nylon, not vinyl.
I’m a metal fan… But there is something amazing about this whole album. It tells stories in a way none of the progressive metal songs I like could. You see these stories in your head. They play like short films in your mind as you listen. I adore this kind of songwriting. No hidden meanings, no overly complex stuff. Just pure storytelling.
And Rosa's Cantina still stands. I live in this West Texas Town and I love their Mexican food along with a few cold imported Mexican beers to go with it! Y'all need to come and check it out sometime!
I remember as a young child during Christmas time. A snow storm raging outside , The Fireplace warming the living room, and my Dad playing this song on the record player. You couldn’t beat the atmosphere. Such solitude in Marty’s Music that echoed throughout our home. Some songs just stick with you and bring back the most amazing memories of two amazing loving parents who did everything to keep us happy and smiling. It’s amazing where memories will take you.
My father used to play this on vinyl in the late 70's when I was a toddler. I'm so happy my family exposed me to a rich history in music. It is so special to me now that I'm an adult.
My mom used to play this on stage with her band.. they were really good! My mom? She was BRILLIANT! 😁All the Western music I know, I learned from my mom, and it spans decades.. Thanks, Mom! Miss you! 💔💙
The border between USA and Mexico is where two cultures merge, and this song is an example. With many features shared with the mexican corrido. Telling a complete human story that usually ends tragically. Also the vocalization remembers this style. A great composition and video!
It’s the song that put El Paso on the map. Sadly the powers that be in El Paso have no clue in how to honor him for the recognition he brought to El Paso. With all the highway and road construction going on in the city is a perfect time to name a new road or street after him. Why Lee Trevino has a major street named after him is a mystery. He’s from Dallas and never claimed otherwise
This is a western which is completely different than country music. In a western there's Cowboys and horses and guns. In country there's drinking and cheating and broken hearts. This is one of the Best Westerns ever.
Nowadays it is difficult to find a version of this song that includes the 5th verse. Dunno why it has been dropped, but having grown up with this song, it really destroys it by making the cowboy seen callous when the 5th verse is his horror at what he just did. I REALLY appreciate this video. One of the best from a master of the cowboy ballad. We miss you Marty.
It was dropped to shorten the length of the song. Columbia records shortened the length because most stations liked a song to be no more than 3 min long. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_(song)
My dad absolutely loves the song! He is 90 yrs young. EVERY time I play it for him he says that it is the best song ever written. He listens intently to every word and will gladly hear it again and again and again.
While I generally agree with you, not all country is bad nowadays. At least some people seem like they are trying. For example, Colter Wall does a decent job paying homage to Waylon and Johnny Cash with his style of music.
I am Italian, I live in Spain, but I love country and western music and I am so proud about it. Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash are my Idols, rest in peace and may they be singing with the Angels next to our Lord ❤️
The first overseas concert that I saw in the 60's in Wellington,New Zealand. I am now 76 years old and still remember the concert and meeting him after at the hotel he was staying in. Still one of my favourite artists singing country , ballads and island music.
Don Winters, one of his backup singers, was the husband of my Girl Scout leader. Him being in Marty Robbins' band made her a celebrity too! Went to school with their son Dennis. They were all such nice people.
i like when he is catching the horse. he says it looked like it could run. just real simple lyrics put this song on the charts along of course with a master balladeir.
"El Paso" Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl Nighttime would find me in Rosa's cantina Music would play and Felina would whirl Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love but in vain, I could tell One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved So in anger I Challenged his right for the love of this maiden Down went his hand for the gun that he wore My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor Just for a moment I stood there in silence Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there I had but one chance and that was to run Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran Out where the horses were tied I caught a good one, it looked like it could run Up on its back and away I did ride Just as fast as I Could from the West Texas town of El Paso Out to the badlands of New Mexico Back in El Paso my life would be worthless Everything's gone in life; nothing is left It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden My love is stronger than my fear of death I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark Maybe tomorrow, a bullet may find me Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart And at last here I Am on the hill overlooking El Paso I can see Rosa's cantina below My love is strong and it pushes me onward Down off the hill to Felina I go Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys Off to my left ride a dozen or more Shouting and shooting, I can't let them catch me I have to make it to Rosa's back door Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side Though I am trying to stay in the saddle I'm getting weary, unable to ride But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen Though I am weary I can't stop to rest I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle I feel the bullet go deep in my chest From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for One little kiss and Felina, goodbye
Hello Joyce 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
I was raised on 60's/70's rock music,not country & don't remember where or when I first heard this song. Tragi,haunting,the type that stays with you. A "story"song that you can almost picture scenes in your mind. This is one where you still hope he'll make it OK,even as you know his sad ending. A classic.
I will always love this nostalgic song ❤My brothers and I would look forward for the weekends and sat down in the living room in front of our 1973 RCA Record Console and my dad would play this song like 3 times in a row ..I was around 9 yrs old . This song would make me get teary .❤️❤️❤️❤️
This song is like a can of condensed milk for once you listen to it then it becomes sweeter and sweeter each time and you keep on coming back for more, I’m glad my brother and father used to play these songs for me as a boy here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 a proud Jamaican cowboy
My dad played this song when I was younger. He did a good job on this song. He was a good flat top guitar picker with runs and hammer's. I miss him and his playing.
I remember watching this live with my Dad in 1964 on a black and white TV. Dad had a great trained bass voice and sang that song for years after that. I learned to play it on my guitar and played it for him on his 70th birthday 2 years before he died in March of 2000. He sang it with me. I'm 70 now! Great memories.
I’m from El Paso Texas Rosa cantina is still up and the way he explains it is so accurate. When he says that he goes through the back lands to New Mexico that’s la union beautiful route that leads into las cruces new mexico into a little town now called old town mesilla…. I miss my home town beautiful El Paso! amazing song writer
I’m not particularly a Country and Western fan. My favorite musical group is Rammstein. This video dropped into my recommendations. This guy, and this song are incredible. And, the backup singer is strapped!
Marty was a hell of a singer, so I am glad you enjoyed this song. But he actually transitioned into Country music, he was originally a rock singer. One of his biggest hits (at least in rock) was White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation). Another artist to do the same was Conway Twitty. He had a few big rock hits around the same time as Marty's, the biggest probably being Make Believe..., and then he too transitioned to Country music.
@Baby Blu3 Technically, I believe El Paso is considered a "gunslinger ballad," but yeah, it was deep for it's time and holds up well for a song well over 60 years old.
My dad's favorite song. I can remember all the way back, we would hear him turn up the crackling old a.m. in the work shop...and here I am, in my own cave, hearing it was and remembering..... still miss ya dad
I remember when this beautiful ballad came out. I was 4_5 yrs old . Even then I loved the guitar 🎸 interplay. My Mom taught me how to sing it.Rhe Grateful Dead version is also great.
Absolutely love listening to this song! My Dad used to sing and play guitar and Marty Robbins was one of his favorite. It puts a picture in my mind of my Dad singing this song ❤️
Hello 👋 Shelley. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are fine? You seem like a real country girl
Holy shit. It’s 2024 I’m 65 and I’ve got tears. What a classic.
Almost 18 here
@@jayrom14it goes fast bro, have a great ride.
Yes beautiful song.
He brings tears to my eyes every time…My hero..!
Too true bud. I am 60 and listening here in Cork Ireland. Great music.
In my opinion, "El Paso" is one of the greatest songs ever written. Beautiful lyrics and phrasing by Marty that paint a vivid picture.
My first record amazing. I love the story later between the songs .
I cried when Utah died
Devil woman is quite wonderful as well. Marty has a way of really telling a story with his songs
When I was a kid, I HATED this song--thought it was the corniest thing I'd ever heard. Funny, now that I'm old I actually like it...
I'm going to have to agree with you
It is the greatest song
2024 here. Young people still love this, I'm 22 at a large public uni. You don't get this kind of storytelling anymore.
That’s not true you’re just not looking
Listen to Colter Wall
@@Dawson145 already do brother
@lindenhile3372 Then you know we do still get this kind of story telling lol
Yes! Am 17 and loved it 2 years so far! Rest in peace legend
Marty Robbin’s, one of the best ballad singers of the West ever……
This song managed to condense a book that would take me a week to read and a movie that would take me two hours to watch into about five minutes of enjoyment. Absolute legend.
Whats the name of the book and the movie
@@predatorxfilms6904 the Bible and snakes on a plane
What a poetic comment. A great compliment to a great singer/songwriter. Thanks for keeping it classy.
@@predatorxfilms6904 The book is called Darude, and the movie Sandstorm
@@Jaready247 sigh well its better than Rick Astley
Rest In Peace - Marty Robbins
Born: September 26, 1925
Died: December 8, 1982
You will be remembered for your famous country music.
We love Marty
Nice comment. 👍
VertRnsk thx
Not country, western.
@@becausereasons9777 western country
He was born on my birthday, and died on my wife’s birthday.
Best cowboy ballad ever written and performed.
Agreed. Marty is by far one of my favourite artists of all time.
I actually like "Feleena" song more.
2024 and still rocking this!!!
this is my mom and dads song. god I miss them both
Good thoughts to you and your parents. Missing them keeps them alive! :)
Harry Muesli Almost 2 Years Ago On April 12th, 2016 My Mother Died From Dementia At The Age Of 94.I Will Always Miss Here Loving Smile And Presence. 5 Months Later On September 2nd, 2016 My Niece Jessica Rae Gordon Died From Liver Cancer At Age Of 34.She Always Had A Smile And Very Positive Outlook On Life. In Some Ways This Video Of The Late Marty Robbins Singing "El Paso" Is Helping Get On With My Life. I Await Your Answer.
They are with you m always Janelle, look to your heart. x
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I lost my dad when I was 19 I'm 28 now, My dad would always sing this song and play his guitar I miss him so much I can't help but tear up everytime I hear this.
I have seen Marty Robbins in several recorded live videos. He never missed a note, never strained to hit it. What an incredible voice and an amazing singer. I’m a fan for life.
I to am a fan for life one of the best musical artists to do it.
No autotune, nothing but his guitar and voice.
How I miss real country music, like Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Johnny Cash, to name a few. El Paso is an amazing song, written and sung by amazing Marty Robbins. It's so sad to lose so many of the great singers of the 60's, 70's and 80's. I'm not really into today's country music; it's just the not the same. I also love "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. RIP Marty Robbins.
New country sucks .
Try George McAnthony. It was a singer from my zone, did a kind of country that was unique to him. Sadly he passed away too.
Try it and tell me if you liked :)
I so agree with you about that last Marty Robbins song. Just hearing it in my head right now makes me almost tear up. Marty was one of the best. I listen to classing Country/Western music on SXM radio in my car sometimes. The “western” part has been dropped -
There's lots of good modern country, just gotta find it
@@zyourzgrandzmaz tell me an example, I would like to listen
Unbelievable live performance. No tricks, no gimmicks, no "enhanced" vocals, just sheer talent. Love Marty's guitar playing and his singing is exquisite. Super trio harmonies and what else do you want?!!!!
Not as simple. This was a staged performance on film. Marty Robbins is not playing the Mexican Guitar and I have serious doubts he is actually singing. There are just not enough live action and it sounds exactly like the recorded track.
I'm just saying because I play guitar and nothing live from music to vocals ever sounds exactly the same as the recorded track that you here on the radio or albums. On this song clearly Marty Robbins is playing rythem guitar and making a show of it for the Camara. Then you have the Mexican or Spanish guitar with individual notes playing the lead.
Just watch it and listen again. Not to mention the lead sounds more like softer sounds of vinyl strings instead of metal.
@@daveweed2765: You might play the guitar but I have worked in the music business for several decades as a writer, performer, singer and musician and have been involved in video production, editing and arranging and I can assure you this video is NOT lip-synched to the original recording - in fact it doesn’t sound anything like it in terms of either vocal or instrumental tonality. Anyone experienced in music production can see at a glance that this is a genuine live performance, something Mr Robbins was extremely good at. And btw, the guitar off screen in this video is normally described as a Spanish guitar or a classical guitar and the strings are made of nylon, not vinyl.
Bullshit. This is live. I play, too, btw.
Could’ve used some auto tune and big booty twerking but other than that, Pretty decent. 👍
@@delgat000: Haha, this was done in 1965, no auto-tune back then. You actually had to be able to play and sing on key, lol.
I’m a metal fan… But there is something amazing about this whole album. It tells stories in a way none of the progressive metal songs I like could. You see these stories in your head. They play like short films in your mind as you listen. I adore this kind of songwriting. No hidden meanings, no overly complex stuff. Just pure storytelling.
You ❤️ said it.
I'm glad you enjoyed the whole album. I have also, since I was a kid.
you might be surprised to learn that most metalheads like this album.
AS a fellow metal head I agree 👍.
@@Robo0595 I agree 👍 as a metal head.
In third grade I took this 45 to show and tell. I really loved it and still do.
60 years later and this song still makes me cry. I can't imagine loving anyone that much.
Something magical about the lyrics...telling a full story...perfect rhymes all drama with no corn. This is sheer brilliance.
you should watch breaking bad if you haven’t already
@@justlucamusic i did it, i now know how to cook meth
You did hear El Paso City, & FELEENA. Great stories
“…with no corn” lol…so true
@@kellyhanisch4948 Ikr? I got that too. ... Peace.
And Rosa's Cantina still stands. I live in this West Texas Town and I love their Mexican food along with a few cold imported Mexican beers to go with it! Y'all need to come and check it out sometime!
I went to College in the badlands of New Mexico.
@New King colonel travis, is that you?
@@mikematusek4233 I'm from Albuquerque NM. Where did you go to NM state?
@@alexromero2632 I was there from 81-85 and was housed at RGRC.
Really?! Nice!!!
What a beautiful man's voice. No auto-tune for his voice or his backup singers. This is truly beautiful.
Hello how are you doing today..?
@@drakehonest2ciao amico!🙋😍😘💘🍀
I’ve heard this song a thousand times and it still can make a grown man cry.
This is definitely one of the best videos on the Internet
How many million videos have you seen?
@jenspedersen9138 I've seen all of them and I agree with him100%!!!😅
I miss the true country music that I grew up with it.
Hi👋
I remember as a young child during Christmas time. A snow storm raging outside , The Fireplace warming the living room, and my Dad playing this song on the record player. You couldn’t beat the atmosphere. Such solitude in Marty’s Music that echoed throughout our home. Some songs just stick with you and bring back the most amazing memories of two amazing loving parents who did everything to keep us happy and smiling. It’s amazing where memories will take you.
An entire Western movie saga in a thrilling two-minute song. What a masterpiece! Everything Marty ever did was great. This one a real classic.
Over 4mins buddy.
@@king77703 OK, I never timed it.
Two minutes? You must have fallen asleep for a little while.
Its close to 5 minutes.
@@mikechirrick And five minutes of pure talent.
My father used to play this on vinyl in the late 70's when I was a toddler. I'm so happy my family exposed me to a rich history in music. It is so special to me now that I'm an adult.
My grandfather inspired me with this song, great song
My mom used to play this on stage with her band.. they were really good! My mom? She was BRILLIANT! 😁All
the Western music I know, I learned from my mom, and it spans decades.. Thanks, Mom! Miss you! 💔💙
My pappy played this song for me when we would be on long car trips. Now I cherish those songs. ❤
I have you beat by about 1.5 decades but we have a shared experience and shared gratitude.
Quite possibly the best country song ever written.
The border between USA and Mexico is where two cultures merge, and this song is an example. With many features shared with the mexican corrido. Telling a complete human story that usually ends tragically. Also the vocalization remembers this style. A great composition and video!
Well, really, every state in the US has a different culture, so there are many borders in the USA where two cultures merge.
but I agree with you
A unique place where Mexico and the U.S were sprinkled with a German influence.
@@KieraQ0323
Context
we have no border. it's a joke thanks to Biden.
@@UpsideDownWorld
The border is for white people coming back
We get stopped ALL the time and need passport
It's for white people - go figure
I never get tired of listening to this song
It’s the song that put El Paso on the map. Sadly the powers that be in El Paso have no clue in how to honor him for the recognition he brought to El Paso.
With all the highway and road construction going on in the city is a perfect time to name a new road or street after him. Why Lee Trevino has a major street named after him is a mystery. He’s from Dallas and never claimed otherwise
❤I love this song!!... Born and raised in El Paso!!... ♥️
this is real country unlike nowadays
This isn't country, it's western.
This western, it used to be country and western music. I don't what the hell they call it now.
add more,, like webb pierce ,, cash , , etc:
Western is better
true,, clint eastwood , my spell !
Hearing him sing it so calmly makes me feel sad in a way, definitely one of the greatest songs ever written.
There are two other songs in this trilogy. Faleena (From El Paso) and El Paso City.
I'm a music hound doggie..this song comes to my memory .. A family member stationed in el paso in the military ..its
Transcending.
Clear pure voice, not nasal like so many country artists.
Same said Bob Dylan in a radio show.
I was 25 when marty recorded this song I have listened so many times I know all the words to this day never to forget marty
59 two decades and a little There have not been to many Marty's in that time. This will never get old
This is a western which is completely different than country music. In a western there's Cowboys and horses and guns. In country there's drinking and cheating and broken hearts. This is one of the Best Westerns ever.
Hey how are you doing..?
Nowadays it is difficult to find a version of this song that includes the 5th verse. Dunno why it has been dropped, but having grown up with this song, it really destroys it by making the cowboy seen callous when the 5th verse is his horror at what he just did. I REALLY appreciate this video. One of the best from a master of the cowboy ballad. We miss you Marty.
It probably offended some thin skinned liberal....that’s a shame; I can’t believe they’d take that out!!!
It was dropped to shorten the length of the song. Columbia records shortened the length because most stations liked a song to be no more than 3 min long.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_(song)
@@aylalowman2845 lmao you really thought you made a point didn't you
Hell, if that’s why they did it, I get it, I still don’t agree with it. And in this age of cancellation, would that surprise anyone? Get real.
@@aylalowman2845 dude cancel culture literally doesn't exist can conservatives please move on and find something else to complain about
I grew up with Marti Robbins being one of my heroes .He not only was a great Racer ,but he was an incredible writer ond songster
My dad absolutely loves the song! He is 90 yrs young. EVERY time I play it for him he says that it is the best song ever written. He listens intently to every word and will gladly hear it again and again and again.
One of the great naturals...when country music was country music...not the crap they try to push today.
Agreed "country" now a days sounds more like pop music. I think the last real country songs were in the 90s
Yea,, because Tim McGraws “Live Like You Were Dying” is such a horrible song!! 🤩. Who hurt you?
@@susiemurray5646 Who hurt you?...I spent 30 years in the music business winning several awards...what have you done sugarplum?..:)
While I generally agree with you, not all country is bad nowadays. At least some people seem like they are trying. For example, Colter Wall does a decent job paying homage to Waylon and Johnny Cash with his style of music.
This isn't country it's western music
I'm smiling and crying at the same time.
He actually painted a picture for you to see in your mind as he sung !!!❤️
This is one of the greatest songs ever written I hope everyone listening appreciates it..🔥
wow .. great audio on this 50 year old clip .. thanks a bunch !!
ojjo better than 2012 6 year old Minecraft youtubers
Really, and the harmonies are beautiful I can listen to this over and over.
It really is. Even the bass comes through cleanly
Are you kidding me? That pitch almost deafened me! Amazing song though
@@dhanigeorge8203 Great audio is correct. No way this is a live performance.
I have known all the words since I was 8. I am 35. CLASSICS LIVE ON.
My daddy gave me the gift of a country music purist, playing the vinyl.
That cowboy could drive a race car too!
Cory, don’t the words stick though, yes I remembered every word my self when it first started playing, and I’m 76. Long live REAL Country & Western:
cool i learned it also at a young age
I am Italian, I live in Spain, but I love country and western music and I am so proud about it. Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash are my Idols, rest in peace and may they be singing with the Angels next to our Lord ❤️
Thank You. And from America: Viva La Italia y Espana !!!
My Daddy loved Marty Robbins so much. Any time I hear one of his songs I think of my daddy and smile.
Hello😊
Decades later it’s obvious why my dad revered Mr. Robbins.
He is a legend.
it's about four in the am and for some odd reason this song just popped in my head. haven't heard this in years. missed it.
Husband beloved died of cancer and loved this song - we visited some States of USA before
Marty Robbins was the best storyteller song writer loved him still do have a couple of his lps still...😊❤️RIP Marty✝️
Yup I own every record and cassette he has ever put out he's one of the best musical legends to ever exist.
The first overseas concert that I saw in the 60's in Wellington,New Zealand. I am now 76 years old and still remember the concert and meeting him after at the hotel he was staying in. Still one of my favourite artists singing country , ballads and island music.
The lilt of the singing one syllable words “wind” and “dark” and “tied” and”side” just so beautiful
Ive loved this since I was little back in the 60’s
Me too!! I always thought it was an old old song from the 1900s.... little did i suspect it was a Brand New Marty Robbins creation!!
my grandpa loves this I'm showing him my new speaker
When I first heard Marty Robbins sing this song in the early '70s I thought it was the best ballad ever sung. I still do.
El Paso the first number one song of
Don Winters, one of his backup singers, was the husband of my Girl Scout leader. Him being in Marty Robbins' band made her a celebrity too! Went to school with their son Dennis. They were all such nice people.
This western ballad was released in 1959. It's been pretty popular since then and has been sung on TV variety shows, oldies radio, etc.
Marty Robbins was an American icon. Full time country singer and part time NASCAR driver. If that ain’t country I’ll kiss your ass.
i like when he is catching the horse. he says it looked like it could run. just real simple lyrics put this song on the charts along of course with a master balladeir.
One of the best stories ever told right here.
You could literally tell this to your grand kids any decade the 1950s or the 2050s.....
"El Paso"
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Nighttime would find me in Rosa's cantina
Music would play and Felina would whirl
Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina
Wicked and evil while casting a spell
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden
I was in love but in vain, I could tell
One night a wild young cowboy came in
Wild as the West Texas wind
Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved
So in anger I
Challenged his right for the love of this maiden
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor
Just for a moment I stood there in silence
Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there
I had but one chance and that was to run
Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran
Out where the horses were tied
I caught a good one, it looked like it could run
Up on its back and away I did ride
Just as fast as I
Could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the badlands of New Mexico
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death
I saddled up and away I did go
Riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow, a bullet may find me
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart
And at last here I
Am on the hill overlooking El Paso
I can see Rosa's cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Felina I go
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
Shouting and shooting, I can't let them catch me
I have to make it to Rosa's back door
Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle
I'm getting weary, unable to ride
But my love for
Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
From out of nowhere Felina has found me
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
One little kiss and Felina, goodbye
You can almost see "Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid" in this song, desperados being relentlessly pursued.
This song is so sad and simple and amazing. Thanks for the lyrics; helpful to read along as they sing.
@@coraggio93 Love stories are mostly always tragic.. 😔
my dad liked this song... it reminds me of my old man
My Dad liked it, too. I used to sing it for him.
Oh that wonder
wonderful voice.
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Definitely one of the most versatile ,mainly country, singers, but so much more.We wont see Marty's likes again.
Marty was a genius . A master of song in every way.
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What a beautiful voice I love this song nice memories. How are you Gladys ?
Genius?? No he wasn’t. Lol
Love Marty Robbins and for some reason this song still gives me goosebumps 😊💖✌
Wow, what a great version, this guy had talent.
I particularly like the background singer carrying a sidearm! Cool!
I remember Bob and Peggy who knew Marty Robbins and many a night I was at their house listening to the autographed records , I miss you both.
Love the fact that the dude behind the counter is smoking a pipe. Priceless.
The off-stage musicians are pretty good, too.
I think that the gentleman, in the hat working behind the counter is Tex Ritter.
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Always loved this song ever since I was a kid, still a great one to listen to!
My birthday, 10 yrs old in 1960 - asked for and received this song, my first 45 rpm record! I still have it :)
Einer meiner ersten Countrysongs, die mich faszinieren.
I have loved this Song since I was a little kid.
I've always loved this beautiful song. It definitely reveals some of Texas finest history.
I was raised on 60's/70's rock music,not country & don't remember where or when I first heard this song. Tragi,haunting,the type that stays with you. A "story"song that you can almost picture scenes in your mind. This is one where you still hope he'll make it OK,even as you know his sad ending. A classic.
I will always love this nostalgic song ❤My brothers and I would look forward for the weekends and sat down in the living room in front of our 1973 RCA Record Console and my dad would play this song like 3 times in a row ..I was around 9 yrs old . This song would make me get teary .❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Great song from Marty. I saw the Greatful dead open with this in 1981 at Indianapolis and it blew me away.
This song is like a can of condensed milk for once you listen to it then it becomes sweeter and sweeter each time and you keep on coming back for more, I’m glad my brother and father used to play these songs for me as a boy here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 a proud Jamaican cowboy
One of my late father's favourite song's, reminds me of taking family trips in the car. Good time's. Great song. Rip dad. Til we meet again 🍻
A man, his guitar, and a great story. Absolutely one of the best songs ever written, be it country or any other genre.
I spent two years in the Army in El Paso, this song reminds me my time there. How I wish I could turn the clock back.
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I absolutely love this song my mum has just introduced me to this song,she used to listen with her dad when she was my age. I'm 8 now ❤😢
Johnny Horton is another great story telling singer you might enjoy. Two of his songs are North To Alaska and Sink The Bismarck
My dad played this song when I was younger. He did a good job on this song. He was a good flat top guitar picker with runs and hammer's. I miss him and his playing.
AND THE FOLLOW UP, EL PASO CITY, SENT CHILLS UP AND DOWN MY SPINE.
I was born in El Paso in 65. I always loved this song. RIP Marty Robbins! RIP...
This has been my all time favorite song since I heard it on the radio in my daddy's old red Ford over 60 years ago!
That my favourite that old song thanks
This song reminds me of my brother who passed many years ago,this was his favourite song
I remember watching this live with my Dad in 1964 on a black and white TV. Dad had a great trained bass voice and sang that song for years after that. I learned to play it on my guitar and played it for him on his 70th birthday 2 years before he died in March of 2000. He sang it with me. I'm 70 now! Great memories.
In my opinion Marty was one of the best ever!
I wish thy bring back the music like that again 😮❤
I have loved this song by Mr. Robbins since I was a kid. No other song tells such a story of love and what a real man is willing to go through for it.
All magical music from Marty. His voice became better with age. How can that be? Lierally the best music ever created.
that´s just pure talent
I agree. First song to make me cry. I was 7 or 8 years old.
I’m from El Paso Texas Rosa cantina is still up and the way he explains it is so accurate. When he says that he goes through the back lands to New Mexico that’s la union beautiful route that leads into las cruces new mexico into a little town now called old town mesilla…. I miss my home town beautiful El Paso! amazing song writer
My dad used to listen to this in the mid 60's and to this day I am blown away by Marty's voice. Incredible.
I’m not particularly a Country and Western fan. My favorite musical group is Rammstein. This video dropped into my recommendations. This guy, and this song are incredible. And, the backup singer is strapped!
marty also has a revolver on his hip if you look closely when the camera pans around 1:50
Marty was a hell of a singer, so I am glad you enjoyed this song. But he actually transitioned into Country music, he was originally a rock singer. One of his biggest hits (at least in rock) was White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation). Another artist to do the same was Conway Twitty. He had a few big rock hits around the same time as Marty's, the biggest probably being Make Believe..., and then he too transitioned to Country music.
@Baby Blu3 Technically, I believe El Paso is considered a "gunslinger ballad," but yeah, it was deep for it's time and holds up well for a song well over 60 years old.
@@lukeguido4470 my dad absolutely loved White Sportcoat. Unfortunately for my ears, his singing was horrible.
@@lukeguido4470 Yep! 😁
Habe den Song einmal im Radio gehört - seitdem geht er mir nicht mehr aus dem Kopf! Superscheibe!
This is an absolute American treasure! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Love when my uncle comes to town so I can sing this beautiful song with him. Such a joyful moment
So nice.
My dad's favorite song. I can remember all the way back, we would hear him turn up the crackling old a.m. in the work shop...and here I am, in my own cave, hearing it was and remembering..... still miss ya dad
I was 1959 first time in Galveston ,since that time until today I still like this Song.
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I remember when this beautiful ballad came out. I was 4_5 yrs old . Even then I loved the guitar 🎸 interplay. My Mom taught me how to sing it.Rhe Grateful Dead version is also great.
Absolutely love listening to this song! My Dad used to sing and play guitar and Marty Robbins was one of his favorite. It puts a picture in my mind of my Dad singing this song ❤️
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Hello 👋 Shelley. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are fine? You seem like a real country girl