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.
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.
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’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.
My 30-year-old cousin sings this song so beautifully. Our grandpa loved Marty Robbin’s and Jake always sang it for him. Birthday, final goodbyes, funeral, and at graveside surrounded by family. This song is beautiful and has so much meaning in my heart.
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.
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 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 ❤️
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.
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!
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.
Eric: My definition of Country and Western is that the tune resembles a horse at a slow gallop . . . (Think Your Cheating Heart) Country music can be any pace of song ... 🤔 think Shania Twain ...
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.
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! 💔💙
"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
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.
This is my favorite Marty Robbins song of all time. Im 59 so i grew up, in Texas, listening not just to him but all classic country greats. Im a corrections officer at a Texas state prison going on nine years.
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
My 17 yr old,orange-headed, Dutch,German,Irish,Czech,Hungarian kid cranks this song up on his 12"Rockford Fosgates in Carson City,NV , though he hails from Northern wisconson,U.S......this shows the spread of the influence of beauty...just an awesome song!!
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)
Listened to this in my 1998 VW beetle in 1999'sh or so on the way home to my divorced wife with my kids, I always played this on the ride there and we would sing the songs. Time Life Western Classics CD. Memories. I bet the kids remember it too, lol
As a child I used to listen to this song on my dad’s record player and it always brought me to tears. Now it’s a joke that if you want to get me emotional all you have to do is turn on El Paso. What an amazing performance.
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.
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.
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.
I chose my very first NICU Travel RN assignment to EL Paso, TX to Las Palmas Medical Center because of this song. I lived in El Paso for a year and a half. Yes I searched for "Rosas Cantina"
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.
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
I married a East Los lady and her mom lived in Covina. We used to pick her up from west hills ca. I had to sing this along with El Paso City and then Dreams and pretty woman by Roy Orbison every time we picked her up all the way back to our house....Miss ya Mom.....
I came to see Marty live because I've recently been into his music. What a coincidence I found this on his birthday! Happy birthday Marty. Thanks for the stories!
i was one of the lucky ones who got to see Marty Robbins in concert at the old opry house downtown in the late sixties..he was with bill anderson that night and Marty closed the show.he played three encores because the audience gave him standing ovations every time.HOT AS HELL that night because the opry house didn't have air conditioning..i was maybe ten but that show always stuck with me..probably why I've been to over 400 concerts..
Marty Robbins has voice that you just can't stop listening to. I love this song. Great memories. Rest in peace. I miss you! .... from Fort Worth, Texas
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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
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
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
60 years later and this song still makes me cry. I can't imagine loving anyone that much.
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
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.
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 miss the true country music that I grew up with it.
Hi👋
Quite possibly the best country song ever written.
this is my mom and dads song. god I miss them both
Good thoughts to you and your parents. Missing them keeps them alive! :)
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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’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.
My 30-year-old cousin sings this song so beautifully. Our grandpa loved Marty Robbin’s and Jake always sang it for him. Birthday, final goodbyes, funeral, and at graveside surrounded by family. This song is beautiful and has so much meaning in my heart.
Marty Robbin’s, one of the best ballad singers of the West ever……
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.
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!!!
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%!!!😅
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.
What memories this awakens, I'm 81 now, fresh now as then.
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 !
My daddy used to play the guitar and sing this song to me when I was going to bed. I love him rip daddy we were from Dallas Texas. God bless
As long as you remember your Dad he'll still be around
Your dad will always be by your side ❤
Not just the lyrics & tune--but the musical score, constantly changing & varying in complexity--is just brilliant 🎉
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 !!!
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.
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!🙋😍😘💘🍀
2024 and still rocking this!!!
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
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..?
Eric: My definition of Country and Western is that the tune resembles a horse at a slow gallop . . . (Think Your Cheating Heart) Country music can be any pace of song ... 🤔 think Shania Twain ...
Definitely one of the most versatile ,mainly country, singers, but so much more.We wont see Marty's likes 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
A man, his guitar, and a great story. Absolutely one of the best songs ever written, be it country or any other genre.
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.
No autotune, nothing but his guitar and voice.
Oh the sound guys had there tricks
this thing ain't on autopilot son! - Engineer
"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.. 😔
I’ve heard this song a thousand times and it still can make a grown man cry.
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.
Without a doubt one of the best country western songs ever written.
My daughter loves this, aged 33. Sings right along with it
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.
I grew up with Marty Robbins. So special to find these video clips on TH-cam.
I love your moniker! My favorite scent is ⅖ rose, ⅖ lilac & ⅕ sandalwood.
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
In third grade I took this 45 to show and tell. I really loved it and still do.
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.
Ich hörte diesen Song mit meiner Schwester immer wieder. Schönste Jugenderinnerungen❤
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.
Not too far from it....
This is my favorite Marty Robbins song of all time. Im 59 so i grew up, in Texas, listening not just to him but all classic country greats. Im a corrections officer at a Texas state prison going on nine years.
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!!... ♥️
My 17 yr old,orange-headed, Dutch,German,Irish,Czech,Hungarian kid cranks this song up on his 12"Rockford Fosgates in Carson City,NV , though he hails from Northern wisconson,U.S......this shows the spread of the influence of beauty...just an awesome song!!
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 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'm smiling and crying at the same time.
One of The VERY BEST !!!
Bloomin sad all the same. It was like seeing a full movie told very quickly, Superb !
Listened to this in my 1998 VW beetle in 1999'sh or so on the way home to my divorced wife with my kids, I always played this on the ride there and we would sing the songs. Time Life Western Classics CD. Memories. I bet the kids remember it too, lol
My Daddy loved Marty Robbins so much. Any time I hear one of his songs I think of my daddy and smile.
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I have loved this Song since I was a little kid.
This is an absolute American treasure! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
I was listening this when I was 14 and now that am 18..it just felt like yesterday ❤
Warm and wet eyes, memories of love and a feeling of sadness. That is what this song does for me, the man left us a wonderful gift.
He actually painted a picture for you to see in your mind as he sung !!!❤️
Love this guy, I seen him live when I was in the Army, sgt Mario abalos
The lilt of the singing one syllable words “wind” and “dark” and “tied” and”side” just so beautiful
I grew up on this kind of music all the old greats are gone now & all we have are their recordings ! May they all R.I.P
Never gets old. Beautiful
The great Marty Robbins ! My parents had this record.Thanks Mom and Dad ! Nobody Better !
Decades later it’s obvious why my dad revered Mr. Robbins.
He is a legend.
As a child I used to listen to this song on my dad’s record player and it always brought me to tears. Now it’s a joke that if you want to get me emotional all you have to do is turn on El Paso. What an amazing performance.
This is one of the greatest songs ever written I hope everyone listening appreciates it..🔥
My love is stronger than my fear of death....powerful words...
Memorized the entire, Gunfighter ballads and trail songs when I was 12.
Im 46 now.
Love his music!
As did I, I'm 57. My parents had this album, what a classic
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.
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.
Einer meiner ersten Countrysongs, die mich faszinieren.
There’s a rabbit hole to go down if you really look
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.....
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.
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 :)
All magical music from Marty. His voice became better with age. How can that be? Lierally the best music ever created.
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! 😁
That my favourite that old song thanks
I chose my very first NICU Travel RN assignment to EL Paso, TX to Las Palmas Medical Center because of this song. I lived in El Paso for a year and a half. Yes I searched for "Rosas Cantina"
my grandpa loves this I'm showing him my new speaker
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.
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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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.
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
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
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!!
I wonder how many young boys dreamed of being this cowboy after hearing this song. What memories...
I miss "story time" songs like this one. Glad that these are preserved and readily accessible. Yodel from Canada.
my dad liked this song... it reminds me of my old man
My Dad liked it, too. I used to sing it for him.
59 two decades and a little There have not been to many Marty's in that time. This will never get old
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
gunfighter ballads, my dads album, ive got it now, im 60 but when i play it im home again.....thankyou Marty.
I married a East Los lady and her mom lived in Covina. We used to pick her up from west hills ca. I had to sing this along with El Paso City and then Dreams and pretty woman by Roy Orbison every time we picked her up all the way back to our house....Miss ya Mom.....
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.
Hello how are you doing today…?
I've always loved this beautiful song. It definitely reveals some of Texas finest history.
I came to see Marty live because I've recently been into his music. What a coincidence I found this on his birthday!
Happy birthday Marty. Thanks for the stories!
i was one of the lucky ones who got to see Marty Robbins in concert at the old opry house downtown in the late sixties..he was with bill anderson that night and Marty closed the show.he played three encores because the audience gave him standing ovations every time.HOT AS HELL that night because the opry house didn't have air conditioning..i was maybe ten but that show always stuck with me..probably why I've been to over 400 concerts..
Marty Robbins has voice that you just can't stop listening to. I love this song. Great memories. Rest in peace. I miss you! .... from Fort Worth, Texas
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