I drove to Dallas from western Canada in Nov 1995 and when I finished my business there, I drove an extra 650 miles to El Paso to sit in Rosa's Cantina and have a drink, all for the love of this song. Thx Marty and Raul. It was worth it.
Absolutely,... one of the finest singers I know of , doesnt matter what he sings its always excellent, Hes redone piles of old hits , they are all great
I totally agree. He can sing songs by the greatest singers of all time: Presley, Orbison, Robbins, Sinatra, Dino, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves and totally sing versions as well as the orginals while not copying them, sounds totally like himself - yet captures what was great about the original version and never changes the song so much that it loses the classic sound and orignal spirit. I don't know of another artist around today that can do that. He's equally as good as any of the best of all time
Absolutely ... couldn't have said it better. Amazing that he can be so versatile . His version of Orbison's "Crying" is as close as anyone gets to the original
Once again Raul Malo proves what an exceptional artist he is. The classic version of this song is undoubtedly that of Marty Robbins, but Malo nails it so well that were he alive to see this performance, I'm sure that Robbins would also be upstanding at the conclusion of Malo's performance, happy & willing to acknowledge that Malo has taken the song to a new high. A truly brilliant artist - with a voice unique in every way.
I play this song for people who have not heard this version. Every time its played we all get goosebumps. Marty Robbins is looking down and saying well done.
This man can hum better than I can even try to sing. Seems like some people just have to put down people who are gifted like he is!!!! My favorite singer and I don't care what anyone says!!!!!!!!!!!
This is about as close as anyone will ever come to matching Marty Robbins's original. What I'm constantly amazed by is the song itself, which Robbins wrote. It's a perfect story-song, tightly cinematic in its imagery and multiple perspectives. Matchless images "I saw the white puff of smoke from the rifle / I felt the bullet go deep in my chest/" Who can fail to see the same thing? "El Paso" is like a three-minute John Ford Western -- tough, sentimental, surprising and unforgettable.
+Jeremiah Horrigan So tru Jeremiah, I first heard this song when I was about 8 and the pictures still run in my mind whenever I hear it. nice memories.
Storytelling -- in music, movies or in writing -- is all about those pictures. And we Robbins did it better than almost anyone, working within the confines of the 3-minute song, pop music fashion, C&W fashion -- and succeeded most impressively.
Well put digi, the ONLY time I ever heard him on the radio was about 12 years ago on the University of Penn station out of Philly when his album "Today" came out. Knew right then and there he was something special, Not just a great voice but more like an instrument. So versatile and classic. That album has to rank up there in my top 10 faves.If you haven't done so yet, check it out and I guarantee you'll love it too or I'll refund your......!
Beautiful. After 54 years, this song still makes me cry. When Marty released this song, records on the radio were typically around 3 minutes long. It was a credit to the greatness of this song and Marty's beautiful voice that it got played, all 4 minutes and 38 secs. Went #1 January 1960 both pop and country. Raul's tempo is a tad slower. I bet a 6 minute record would never have been played in 1960.
I was stationed in El Paso at the Army post there, Ft Bliss, many years ago. This song came out and I was drawn back to Marty Robbins, from my childhood in South Texas as a child. I literally, could see this event happening in El Paso. I love Raul Malo. It was a perfect song at at a difficult time in my training. Raul sings so beautifully. Such a voice! As a South Texas cowboy by birth, this song speaks volumes to my upbringing. Coritha songs are wonderful.
My Grandparents had this Mary Robbins album. I still remember the jacket cover of Mary drawing that six shooter from his hip! My late Grandparents had a great sounding RCA stereo that they played Elvis and Marty albums on!
Brilliant as ever -what can't he sing? I danced a Vienna Waltz to this and it was brilliant- who would think it- a cowboy song and a vienna waltz! Thanks for posting.
What a beautiful God-given voice this man has I love to hear him saying more than anything I have like the Mavericks for many many of years now and I still listen to their music over and over I just love the Mavericks
I am a life long fan of Marty and Im sure Marty would approve of Rauls beautifull interpitation of El Paso. Raul does lovely versions of the Big O songs as well.
Absolutely beautiful version of the Marty Robbins classic, a fitting tribute by one of the best (if not the best) male voices in Country music today. Raul Malo's range is amazing and his natural vibrato is a thing of beauty. So glad that the Mavericks are back together again sharing their wonderful musical talents with us all.
The young Marty Robbins in the early 1950s Sitting under the neon lights In the drive- way of the Blakely Gas Station in Glendale Arizona. There Marty honed his muscical talent he would later share with the World. God loved the song El Paso, so he booked Marty indefinately. The Good Lord takes care of us music lovers, so The Lord gave us Raul Malo...
There are evenings, where I can get "lost" with just listening to your fantastic Music... Much better than watching TV and so conforting at times. Anita
Heres my take on Raul. To start, look to our past. The true MUSICAL GENIUS. Marty, roy, elvis merle, willie, lefty. These are all mostly DEAD. So along comes Raul, who is a genius himself. Now, that he can sing all their songs and gives me joy because his bringing these old favs back... Raul, dont stop! You feed that spot in my heart, the old ones filled. great voice loven it ALL!
Hello everyone! I must say that this wonderful talented charming Raul can really sing. There is a true fact that big people absolutely have an true gifth to sing so beatyful and with a lot of air from the stomach. I think hes one of the greatest new singers in the world at the moment. God bless him and i wish him a happy long carrier of faboules american music. And by the way he looks so gentle and kind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best regards from Ketil in Denmark.
Raul does a great version of Marty's masterpiece, but then I would say that most other singers who have ever recorded this song have done it really well, but Mr Robbins remains and always will, supreme.
I love this song, It reminds me of my Gramma. She lived in El Paso. Like the lady said down below this song is a story song, I love it!!!! I hope to see you in the Napa Country soon!!!
Raul, you are simply amazing, your a gift from God. You give so much pleasure to so many people and everyone loves you very much! You have the talent that makes people stop and listen, and want more.
This rendition of Marty Robbin's classic should prove to anyone, who has any understanding of music, or any vocal/musical training, just how accomplished this artist really is. Spot on performance. Also, pay attention to the inflections that Raul uses. Absolutely a brilliant! Turn down the volume and try to follow his pitch. You will not be able to match it unless you are gifted. Thank the lord for Raul Malo!
@@b_uppy Now Dwight simply doesn't have the the same range as Raul but its close and he is the better singer in my humble opinion. but to honest both are amazing performers Raul's versions of Springsteens "all that heaven will allow" and "downbound train" are joy to hear. Look em up friend :)
@@ScotsLyon I love Raul's "All That Heaven Will Allow", loved it from way back (just Raul's version). Will have to find the other and give it a listen. Their vocal stylings are what elevate these three, but Marty has the most range. Especially love several song versions by the Mavericks over other artists...
Raul is one of the greatest voices that country music has ever had!!! Very under rated, and unappreciated artist
great voice full stop
This is one of those rare songs, that if you don't want to listen to it, you can close your eyes and watch it.
I agree 100%
It is sad that Nashville does not appreciate this Band's music. I am so pleased that I found them.
thats right....100 %
I drove to Dallas from western Canada in Nov 1995 and when I finished my business there, I drove an extra 650 miles to El Paso to sit in Rosa's Cantina and have a drink, all for the love of this song. Thx Marty and Raul. It was worth it.
Richard de Boer WOW!!!!!! What a man, what a man!!!!!!!you are, Richard!!!!!! To actually sit in Rosas Cantina. Awesome
Arguably the best country and western song ever, sung by arguably the best voice around ❤❤
Raul is so amazing. Never in my life have I ever heard a finer voice.
Elvis for me
@@denisemartin3603Elvis who? Lol
@@mbellizia75 wow
How do 27 people NOT like this? Raul could sing the phone book and make it an instant classic. And this song actually IS an American classic.
I completely agree with you!
They're probably some old scruffy fossils jealous of him!
Exactly!!!
Absolutely,... one of the finest singers I know of , doesnt matter what he sings its always excellent, Hes redone piles of old hits , they are all great
realmusicnj Yes, a classic. Love his voice. January 2020
Not just country music, he has one of the greatest voices MUSIC has ever had!
Superb
When your bandmates join the standing ovation, you know you've nailed it.
Mr. Malo is so so underrated.
Man, what a voice. Sent chills down my spine when he sang, "Wild as the West Texas wind......"
I totally agree. He can sing songs by the greatest singers of all time: Presley, Orbison, Robbins, Sinatra, Dino, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves and totally sing versions as well as the orginals while not copying them, sounds totally like himself - yet captures what was great about the original version and never changes the song so much that it loses the classic sound and orignal spirit. I don't know of another artist around today that can do that. He's equally as good as any of the best of all time
Absolutely ... couldn't have said it better. Amazing that he can be so versatile . His version of Orbison's "Crying" is as close as anyone gets to the original
Look at Raul's eyes when he sings...not only does he sing this song beautifully, he radiates the emotion from within...not many people can do that.
This band is magnificent and I could listen to Raul all day, every day.
David Goodison Me, too!!!!!! 2020
Me, too 🤗
I would pay a ridiculous amount of money to hear The Mavericks perform the El Paso trilogy in person.
Wow, what a voice. My husband, Ron Stone (from El Paso) sang this song so beautifully and had the wonderful vibrato like Raul.
Must've been incredible to h
He has the voice of an angel, Raul can do NO wrong!!!!
Every song Raul does is as good as....or better than....the original! His voice and presentation....oh my! I love him.
Once again Raul Malo proves what an exceptional artist he is. The classic version of this song is undoubtedly that of Marty Robbins, but Malo nails it so well that were he alive to see this performance, I'm sure that Robbins would also be upstanding at the conclusion of Malo's performance, happy & willing to acknowledge that Malo has taken the song to a new high. A truly brilliant artist - with a voice unique in every way.
I play this song for people who have not heard this version. Every time its played we all get goosebumps. Marty Robbins is looking down and saying well done.
Raul has the voice of an angel. Very underrated singer.
Anyone singing this will always be compared to Marty Robbins. No contest. But Raul Malo sure makes a great job of it!
+verimadmags vMM It's live, have you heard the Robbins version live?
This man can hum better than I can even try to sing. Seems like some people just have to put down people who are gifted like he is!!!! My favorite singer and I don't care what anyone says!!!!!!!!!!!
one of the purest voices ever!
A heavenly gift.
This is about as close as anyone will ever come to matching Marty Robbins's original. What I'm constantly amazed by is the song itself, which Robbins wrote. It's a perfect story-song, tightly cinematic in its imagery and multiple perspectives. Matchless images "I saw the white puff of smoke from the rifle / I felt the bullet go deep in my chest/" Who can fail to see the same thing? "El Paso" is like a three-minute John Ford Western -- tough, sentimental, surprising and unforgettable.
+Jeremiah Horrigan Thank you for putting it all in perspective for me. Beautiful song and of course, Raul.
+Jeremiah Horrigan So tru Jeremiah, I first heard this song when I was about 8 and the pictures still run in my mind whenever I hear it. nice memories.
Storytelling -- in music, movies or in writing -- is all about those pictures. And we Robbins did it better than almost anyone, working within the confines of the 3-minute song, pop music fashion, C&W fashion -- and succeeded most impressively.
+Jeremiah Horrigan Wow, jeremiah...nicely put.
+Jeremiah Horrigan a doctorate in less than 5 lines, nice...
Raul could sing the phone book and make it beautiful.
Stacy Gearou I AGREE
yess he could !
lol just like Rain Man
Yes he can do it, how should it sounds,haha??
Wounderfully sang. Find me a cailline déas to walse with?
One of the very best voices ever in my opinion and very underrated. Raul can sing anything, and enunciates every word cleanly. Beautiful!
I would say... EXTREMELY underrated. He is the bomb, and covers a wide range of music.
Well put digi, the ONLY time I ever heard him on the radio was about 12 years ago on the University of Penn station out of Philly when his album "Today" came out. Knew right then and there he was something special, Not just a great voice but more like an instrument. So versatile and classic. That album has to rank up there in my top 10 faves.If you haven't done so yet, check it out and I guarantee you'll love it too or I'll refund your......!
thomas coleman
Yes I think also !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raul velvet voice is a gift !!! I love soooooooooooooEva MARIA I am a germangirl
Buchberger Eva
Nice Evie,always known we Germans have good taste in music!
stymie86
RAUL MALO & MAVS sind absolut die BESTEN ! KEINER kann ihn/sie übertreffen !!! all the best Eva
It is such a great story-telling song. You feel it -see it -in your eyes!!
I just love the Mavericks and Raul Malo. I'm 75 years and until 2 years back I cane across this great singer with his great band members ❤️ 💙 ♥️
ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS ALIVE,,,,LONG LIVE RAUL MALO!!!
It doesn't get any better than this performance. Wish I was there that night. This is what real country is about. Thanks Raul Malo.
Amazing voice singing a great song! No auto tune, just wonderful talent.
Did Marty Robbins proud. What a beautiful version of this great country song.
A masterpiece story of true love Raul has a rich and beautiful voice it touches my heart .
Hot damn! Raul Malo really gets that song. Didn't think anyone would beside Robbins.
Perfection. In my pool with a beer, my best friend on the deck and listening to The Mavericks!
Marty Robbins must be proud: his legacy isn't in bad hands. What a voice !
Beautiful. After 54 years, this song still makes me cry. When Marty released this song, records on the radio were typically around 3 minutes long. It was a credit to the greatness of this song and Marty's beautiful voice that it got played, all 4 minutes and 38 secs. Went #1 January 1960 both pop and country. Raul's tempo is a tad slower. I bet a 6 minute record would never have been played in 1960.
I was stationed in El Paso at the Army post there, Ft Bliss, many years ago. This song came out and I was drawn back to Marty Robbins, from my childhood in South Texas as a child. I literally, could see this event happening in El Paso. I love Raul Malo. It was a perfect song at at a difficult time in my training. Raul sings so beautifully. Such a voice! As a South Texas cowboy by birth, this song speaks volumes to my upbringing. Coritha songs are wonderful.
My Grandparents had this Mary Robbins album. I still remember the jacket cover of Mary drawing that six shooter from his hip! My late Grandparents had a great sounding RCA stereo that they played Elvis and Marty albums on!
All these years, and El Paso still brings tears to my eyes.
Love love everything about them!!! Magical voice! 2033 the best one again!’♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Love this version. Raul rocks!!!! His voice is so smooth.
This is a wonderful rendition of this Marty Robbins classic. He would love this..Raul is amazing.
Brilliant as ever -what can't he sing?
I danced a Vienna Waltz to this and it was brilliant- who would think it- a cowboy song and a vienna waltz!
Thanks for posting.
raul i love your songs when my mum passed thi s was the music i loved thank you xxxx
WOW!!!! Bravo!!! Fabulous performance! Exquisite vocals!!!
And remember, my friends, while the great Marty Robbins did this song in a studio, this PERFECT performance was recorded live. Be still, my heart.
What a beautiful God-given voice this man has I love to hear him saying more than anything I have like the Mavericks for many many of years now and I still listen to their music over and over I just love the Mavericks
lately I discover these guys and fall in love . . . can't stop listening . . . greets from Poland . . .
I am a life long fan of Marty and Im sure Marty would approve of Rauls beautifull interpitation of El Paso.
Raul does lovely versions of the Big O songs as well.
Exactly
Absolutely beautiful version of the Marty Robbins classic, a fitting tribute by one of the best (if not the best) male voices in Country music today. Raul Malo's range is amazing and his natural vibrato is a thing of beauty. So glad that the Mavericks are back together again sharing their wonderful musical talents with us all.
You are so right!!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Harkens back to a time when country music wasn't garbage.
I love you Raul Malo 🌈🔥♥Superb song 🎼🎵🎶🎙🎸Many thanks 📌
This man's voice is pure majic...especially singing..crying!
The young Marty Robbins in the early 1950s
Sitting under the neon lights In the drive- way of the Blakely Gas Station in Glendale Arizona. There Marty honed his muscical talent he would later share with the World.
God loved the song El Paso, so he booked Marty indefinately.
The Good Lord takes care of us music lovers, so The Lord gave us Raul Malo...
Elvis and Raul.....true angel voices!
Elvis?
And Roy.
Elvis Costello???
Raul is a great talent. Haven't heard him in years and accidentally stumble in here. I'm loving it. This is my kind of outlaws music.
HE HAS SUCH GREAT RANGE IN HIS WONDERFUL VOICE
Beautiful. Raul put so much feeling into this song.
Definitely putting this band on my "must see" list.
Is there no song Raul can't do? He has such an awesome voice and fantastic voice control!
The Roy Orbison of modern music
this is so beautiful ,the way he sings this,love it.
What a fantastic voice. Raul is a rare gem!
Thanks for sharing this!
That voice so golden and unparalleled. Raul took a strong, well known classic and made it his in his style again. Marty would be proud.
Hand's down one of the most beautiful voices in country music!
There are evenings, where I can get "lost" with just listening to your fantastic Music...
Much better than watching TV and so conforting at times. Anita
Awe...I haven't loved this song so much since Marty Robbins! Raul, The Wandering Troubadour. 💓💓💓🎶🎸
Raul Malo/ great video and beautiful vocals/ thank you
I have been playing pro for 20 years,, many bands , many singers,, Raul well,, ,then there is Raul,---nuff said!!!!
Oh, this is a very beautiful version of a rock classic. Can't help playing it over and over through the night. Great performance Raul!
Most under rated artist ever...talented beyond so many
It's always a pleasure to hear Raul Malo sing. Nothing entertains me more.
Marty Robbins much missed! First heard this song on a juke box. So saaaaaad!
Heres my take on Raul. To start, look to our past. The true MUSICAL GENIUS. Marty, roy, elvis merle, willie, lefty. These are all mostly DEAD. So along comes Raul, who is a genius himself. Now, that he can sing all their songs and gives me joy because his bringing these old favs back... Raul, dont stop! You feed that spot in my heart, the old ones filled. great voice loven it ALL!
Well done , I love this group this singer is fantastic , and Marty would definitely be proud.
gilfavor1river Fantastic
Questa canzone non è facile cantarla...Raul e stato strepitoso!😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💋💯💯💯🌅
Bravo!!!! Raul is such a great entertainer
Hello everyone! I must say that this wonderful talented charming Raul can really sing. There is a true fact that big people absolutely have an true gifth to sing so beatyful and with a lot of air from the stomach. I think hes one of the greatest new singers in the world at the moment. God bless him and i wish him a happy long carrier of faboules american music. And by the way he looks so gentle and kind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best regards from Ketil in Denmark.
Could you imagine a duo of Marty Robbins and Raul on this Song ??? Wow, just wow.......
He is my favorite vocal artist out there. Keep hoping he comes back to vgs so we can see him in person!
I get goose bumps listening to this song - i never really listened to the words in past versions - he sings an AMAZING version!!!
I dare anyone to sing better than this, not a hope in the world,. FAB VOICE ♥️🤗🥰🤗♥️♥️♥️ From Frances uk 👍
One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard!!!!!! =)
Raul has a most beautiful voice I love him!!
steinderbush I agree!!!!
Such an underrated voice. Been a Raul/Mavericks fan since way back. I always wondered why he never became more mainstream.
Raul does a great version of Marty's masterpiece, but then I would say that most other singers who have ever recorded this song have done it really well, but Mr Robbins remains and always will, supreme.
Marty nailed it and it has stayed nailed RIP Marty Robbins
This is beautiful 😅 This group is outstanding ♥️Thanks such enjoyable music ❤Xxoo
I love this song, It reminds me of my Gramma. She lived in El Paso. Like the lady said down below this song is a story song, I love it!!!! I hope to see you in the Napa Country soon!!!
I have loved this song for a long time. Miss Marty Robbins. Great singer and a great racer.
one great voice covers another great voice
If ever there was a cover of a song that is as good as this is, no it is just as good as Marty, but not better'
Raul, you are simply amazing, your a gift from God. You give so much pleasure to so many people and everyone loves you very much! You have the talent that makes people stop and listen, and want more.
This rendition of Marty Robbin's classic should prove to anyone, who has any understanding of music, or any vocal/musical training, just how accomplished this artist really is. Spot on performance. Also, pay attention to the inflections that Raul uses. Absolutely a brilliant! Turn down the volume and try to follow his pitch. You will not be able to match it unless you are gifted. Thank the lord for Raul Malo!
Can't get any better! This is perfection! Raul is amazing ♥
What a sensationL legend..thank tou..u got it all together..a great singer and guitar player..side by players are fantasticc
Que bonita! Raul connects so well with this classic....THIS is what songs, like this, is all about! Brilliant!
Spot on. Incredible version.
ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS DOING HONOR TO THE IMMORTAL MARTY ROBBINS.
Love it! Love The Mavericks! My FAVORITES! Saw them in New London CT!!! Just amazing !
WOW What a beautiful voice he has and a great band too 💖
My oh my what a wonderful singer can't stop playing his music. This voice has me melting. XXXX. 😊😊😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
April 17/ 20
Marty Robbins made this a hit and Raul Malo carries on ......I can see Marty Robbins looking down and smiling.
Yes!
just great,what a voice,real music.
Raul's got a set of pipes that are virtually unmatched!
Robert Ward
Erm, Marty Robbins. Just saying.
@@b_uppy
B uppy
Erm, Dwight Yoakam. Just saying lol
@@ScotsLyon
Love Dwight Yoakum but trying to think of a song that shows he has as much vocal range...
@@b_uppy
Now Dwight simply doesn't have the the same range as Raul but its close and he is the better singer in my humble opinion.
but to honest both are amazing performers
Raul's versions of Springsteens "all that heaven will allow" and "downbound train" are joy to hear.
Look em up friend :)
@@ScotsLyon
I love Raul's "All That Heaven Will Allow", loved it from way back (just Raul's version). Will have to find the other and give it a listen.
Their vocal stylings are what elevate these three, but Marty has the most range.
Especially love several song versions by the Mavericks over other artists...