Marty Robbins

Marty Robbins

ASIN: B00020HECA

Track Listings

1. Singing the Blues

2. I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)

3. It's a Sin

4. Kaw-Liga

5. Ruby Ann

6. She Thinks I Still Care

7. Rainbows

8. Wite Sport Coat (And Pink Carnation)

9. Knee Deep in the Blues

10. That's All Right

Tracks:

Big Iron
A Hundred And Sixty Acres
They're Hanging Me Tonight
Cool Water
Billy The Kid
Utah Carol
The Strawberry Roan
The Master's Call
Running Gun
El Paso
In The Valley
The Little Green Valley
The Hanging Tree
Saddle Tramp
El Paso (Full-Length Version)

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A lonely Westerner in Nashville, Marty Robbins salved his soul by cutting an album (in one afternoon) of mostly self-composed cowboy ballads. One of them was a four-and-a-half-minute epic, "El Paso," that broke every rule of Top 40 programming to become a No. 1 pop and country hit in 1960. Robbins was arguably the most surefooted and accomplished singer in all country music, and that was never more obvious than on these Western ballads performed to often breathtaking perfection with a very small group and a vocal trio. Other titles include "Big Iron" (also a Top 30 hit), "Running Gun," and Western classics like "Cool Water," "Billy the Kid," and "The Strawberry Roan." Three extra tracks flesh out the 1999 release, including "Saddle Tramp" (the B-side of "Big Iron") and "The Hanging Tree" (title song from the 1959 Gary Cooper Western). --Colin Escott

Customer Reviews:

Classic Cowboy.......2007-05-27

Although Frank Sinatra is credited with creating the first "concept" album. Columbia might have one-upped Capital with this unique "Old West" collection. Although its been almost 50 years since this jewel was first recorded, it sounds like it was made yesterday. Marty Robbins has had many hit albums in the C/W top ten, but none of them has been as endearing as this 1959 classic. You get "El Paso, "Cool Water" "The Hanging Tree" and 12 more ballards sung by one of Country/Western all-time favorites. I can guarantee, you will continue to listen to these cowboy story songs for years to come.

Gunfighter Ballads by Marty Robbins is Cowboy Songs at their Best.......2007-03-20

The lable attached to the CD says "All Time Country Classic". It's misleading. This is an all time classic, period. I first bought this collection as an LP. The front said "High Fidelity", not "Stereo High Fidelity," but as a kid in 1959, I didn't care. "El Paso" was #1 on the pop charts. Marty Robbins had been a "cross-over" artist making the charts with "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation," so I was primed when this album hit. Grammy-winning "Gunfighter Ballads..." set Marty Robbins apart. It isn't country, it isn't '50s pop, it might be Americana or folk music. It is cowboy or western music, I suppose. There are more reasons to own this album than "El Paso." "Cool Water," "The Master's Call." Utah Carol," "and "The Strawberry Roan" are all great songs interpreted by a great voice. "Gunfighter Ballads ..." is what it now says on the CD jacket, a "classic." Marty Robbins died in his early sixties, so many younger ears may not know him. They should, especially if they collect the good stuff from all eras.

Great CD.......2007-03-08

I grew up listeniing to Marty Robbins, and the Gunfighter Ballads is my favorite album and I just had to get this CD...because I use to listen to the music on LP, back in the 80's and I haven't heard the songs for over 15 years...with great imagination, listening to these songs would make it seem like you're watching a very interesting Western movie.

More than just "El Paso.".......2007-01-28

If you want to buy this CD just for "El Paso" you'll be plenty happy. If you allow yourself to listen to the remaining tracks, you'll be very happy. This was Marty's best effort, IMHO.

The remastering is done very well, although the source recording, being in 1959, does have its limitations. Overall, a very enjoyable CD, and well worth the work done to remaster and restore it!

Gunfighter Ballads & Trails Songs .......2007-01-18

I find the quality of the CD GUnfighter Ballads & Trail Songs to be fantastic. I never thought I would ever find this album in a CD form. This was one of my favorite albums I loved listening to when I was little. My dad loved this album as well and now that my dad passed away. Everytime I listen to this CD I think of my dad. Thanks Amazon for having it on hand for me to purchase it.

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Marty Robbins All-Time Greatest Hits
Maraty Robbins Greatest Hits
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Marty Robbins - All-Time Greatest Hits
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000024YO
Release Date: 1992-02-04

Tracks:

El Paso
Streets Of Laredo
Ribbon Of Darkness
Love Is Blue
Big Iron
Devil Woman
Don't Worry
Tonight Carmen
You Gave Me A Mountain
Kaw-Liga
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife
Padre
The Hanging Tree
Red River Valley
Joli Girl
The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair
It's A Sin
Maria (If I Could)
I Walk Alone
Aloha Oe (Farwell To Thee)

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Marty Robbins has more greatest-hits compilations than most artists have hits. This 20-cut single-disc collection is one of the better values, with a representative selection that extends from gunfighter balladry such as "El Paso" (his 1959 chart-topper and biggest crossover success) and "Big Iron" to the calypso-tinged "Devil Woman" to his cover of Gordon Lightfoot's folkish "Ribbon of Darkness." Throughout his 30-year recording career, Robbins combined a tremulous tenor with canny commercial instincts, stretching the boundaries of country music while expanding his popular base. He was equally at home with a cowboy song ("Red River Valley"), a gospel tune ("You Gave Me a Mountain"), and a slice of Hawaiian exotica ("Aloha Oe"). Inexplicably, the album features the schmaltzy "Love Is Blue" at the expense of "A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation)," a '50s pop smash that remained one of his biggest hits. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Marty Robbins All-Time Greatest Hits.......2007-04-15

I have a couple Marty Robbins CDs. This one is my favorite. Really enjoy the collection of songs. Would recommend this CD without hesitation.

Maraty Robbins Greatest Hits.......2007-01-10

Received it timely...good stuff...but not what I was looking for for his greatest hits. I still enjoyed it.

Great Gift.......2007-01-09

I bought this as a gift for my parents and they love it.

Reincarnated Cowboy.......2006-03-20

Marty Robbins believed he was a reincarnated cowboy. Many of his songs came from dreams. All 20 of these wonderful songs take you to another place and time and tell delicious stories of love and adventure. Wonderful places to go - especially if you're a true Marty Robbins fan.

Mixed Emotions.......2004-11-30

You can take any given number of Marty Robbins songs and call them his greatest hits as the man had talent and versatility to spare. Certainly most of the songs on this package are exceptional but there are so many left out. "A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation)", perhaps his greatest crossover hit is missing in favor of Hank Williams, Sr.'s "Kaw-Liga" (done to death) and the so-so "Maria (If I Could"). And the hit doesn't even appear on the follow-up album of "more greatest hits". What were they thinking? Early hits "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" and "The Story of My Life" are not here. And on it goes. You will probably enjoy most or all of the songs herein but if you can find it, it's better to go for "The Essential Marty Robbins 1951-1982" that covers some hokey early recordings before he hit his stride plus the ones named, other certified HITS and songs that were only mild hits or not hits at all but are a lot more rewarding to listen to than the less-than-blockbuster filler found here. Shop around before you buy.

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ASIN: B000001AZE
Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

My Rifle, My Pony And Me - Dean Martin & Ricky Nelson
The Legend Of Shenandoah - James Stewart
Montana - Sons Of The Pioneers
Nevada Smith - Merle Kilgore
Ballad Of The Alamo - Marty Robbins
The Searchers - Sons Of The Pioneers
Ballad Of Paladin - Johnny Western
The Sons Of Katie Elder - Johnny Cash
Rawhide - Frankie Laine
Ballad Of Davy Crockett - Fess Parker
Rio Bravo - Dean Martin
I'm A Runaway - Tab Hunter
Bonanza - Lorne Greene
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Wagons West - Sons Of The Pioneers
High Noon - Tex Ritter
The Rebel Johnny Yuma - Johnny Cash
Gunfight At O.K. Corral - Frankie Laine
And The Moon Grew Brighter - Kirk Douglas
The Hanging Tree - Marty Robbins
Pecos Bill - Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers
The Yellow Rose Of Texas - Roy Rogers
Roll On Texas Moon - Roy Rogers
Song Of The Wagonmaster - Sons Of The Pioneers
Don't Fence Me In - Roy Rogers
Cowboy - Dickson Hall

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful - no other word for it.......2007-05-30

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. A must for both casual and die-hard Western fans. Great even if your sense of nostalgia doesn't reach that far back (like me; I'm 22). I love the combination of slow ballads and fast, jumpy songs.

More Momories of Westerns.......2007-03-09

Boy, do these bring back memories of some of the Great Westerns of the 50's. We sit and listen to the songs and think of the movies and the TV shows that they are from. We can remember who starred in the movies and how the "Sons of the Pioneers" entered the stage to sing.
This is a GREAT CD.

Old West Nostalgia.......2006-10-29

For anyone old enough to remember all the great Old West TV shows and movies from the same era, this CD is bound to bring you lots of fond memories and relaxing pleasure. What's best, the artists are all the originals; there are no remakes. Plenty of tunes are on this CD. It's well worth the price and the time.

Very Disappointing.......2006-10-24

The quality of the samples is better than the quality of the recordings.

I Look Toward Home.......2006-10-05

This album takes me back to Texas. "The Sons Of Katie Elder" sung by Johnny Cash and "Nevada Smith" sung by Merle Kilgore sound good but are a bit modern. "The Searchers" sung by the Sons Of The Pioneers really hits home. As the sun sets and the days grow short I ride away and I look toward home.

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Great place to start and then some
Marty Robbins life time of songs
Good place to start
Nothing Bad Here But Not All You Need
a wonderful collection

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ASIN: B0000025W4
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Tomorrow You'll Be Gone (1951)
I'll Go On Alone (1952)
That's All Right (1954)
Knee Deep In The Blues (1956)
Singing The Blues (1956)
A White Sport Coat (1957)
The Story Of My Life (1957)
Don't Worry (1961)
Ruby Ann (1962)
Devil Woman (1962)
El Paso (1959)
Big Iron (1960)
The Hanging Tree (1959)
Ribbons Of Darkness (1965)
El Paso City (1976)
I Walk Alone (1968)
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife (1970)
Among My Souvenirs (1976)
Return To Me (1977)
Some Memories Just Won't Die (1982)

Customer Reviews:

Great place to start and then some.......2007-06-09

I've had this CD for quite a while and moved on to the individual albums so thought it would be interesting to look at it again now that I've gotten further into Marty's fabulous array of records. This collection still holds up really well and is totally worth every dime. There are defintely holes in it but the good news is it's a case of getting a lot of satisfaction finding out what else he did. I can't think of a "country" singer with a more soulful voice let alone his other talents. Marty was the man. After getting this collection I'd go right into "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" to start to delve further.

Marty Robbins life time of songs.......2007-01-06

Great CD, all the favorites on one CD. There doesn't seem to be any more of the good old recording artist out there any more, only hip -hop country. I have always liked Marty Robbins, Chet Atkins and the likes of these type of singers.

Good place to start.......2005-11-30

I wanted to listen to Marty Robbins. Always liked the song Singing the blues and knew El Paso. This is a great start to Marty Robbins but diffently not the last cd i'll be purchasing from him.

Nothing Bad Here But Not All You Need.......2004-11-30

This is actually a lesser version of "The Essential Marty Robbins - 1951-1982" and while most of the songs are easy to listen to when served up by Marty, if you can get the above-named compilation, you will THEN have all you need (unless you require a lot of his Western album cuts, a treat in themselves). His early 50s songs were just typical blah old-time country for the most part but even with the traditional hillbilly orchestration, Marty made "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" special and an omen of what was to come. "That's All Right, Mama" (on both albums) is just a cover of Elvis Presley's regional hit before he went on to national success and is nothing special. As always, there's plenty to like here. It just could have been better.

a wonderful collection.......2004-03-20

Marty Robbins had so many hits through the years that even this impressive showing isn't complete. i don't know if this is a record-setting feat or not, but Marty had 37 consecutive Top-40 hits from 1953-1965...the single that broke the string was "Old Red" in 1965, it charted one week at #50. i love nearly all the songs on this album, the only one i didn't like as much is "Tomorrow You'll Be Gone". all of his big hits are on here and the only ones that were popular with his audience that they left off were: "Begging To You"; "Mr. Shorty"; "Cigarettes and Coffee Blues"; and "The Cowboy in the Continental Suit". incidentally, "Begging To You" was a 3 week #1 country hit and a #74 pop hit too so why it was left off i have no clue. Marty was one of country music's first pop cross-over acts. from 1956-1964 he constantly had singles on the country and pop singles charts. 11 of his pop cross-overs hit the Top-40, which in those days was unheard of for a country act to chart so high. All in all, this is a great look at Marty Robbins. one of my favorites is the last song, "Some Memories Just Won't Die". i love that arrangement and his performance shows that he still had it...even months before his death in December 1982 {that song was his last Top-10 in his lifetime; his final Top-10 came after his death, the early 1983 "Honkytonk Man"; not to be confused with the same titled hit by Johnny Horton and the remake later by Dwight Yoakam}.

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Agree With Very Good; Agree With Incomplete
Enough to Satisfy
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Very good, but incomplete :-(((
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ASIN: B000003OO6
Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

El Paso
El Paso City
The Hanging Tree
Red River Valley
Streets Of Laredo
San Angelo
All Around Cowboy
Tumbling Tumbleweeds
The Fastest Gun Around
Meet Me Tonight In Laredo
Mr. Shorty
They're Hanging Me Tonight
Cool Water
Strawberry Roan
Ballad Of The Alamo
Big Iron
Running Gun
Five Brothers
The Cowboy In The Continental Suit
Old Red

Customer Reviews:

Agree With Very Good; Agree With Incomplete.......2007-03-16

I purchased this CD from Amazon for one cut, the delighful and insightful "Mr. Shorty." Alas, like the previous reviewer noted about "El Paso," this song is also woefully diminished by omission of key verses. The original consisted of nineteen verses, of which four are missing here.

Verses 3 and 4

Said he was needin' some wages
Before he could ride for the west
Said he could do most all kind of work
Said he could ride with the best.

There in his blue eyes was sadness
That comes from the need of a friend
And tho' he tried, he still couldn't hide
The loneliness there, deep within.

Verses 7 and 8

The eyes of the little man narrowed
The smile disappeared from his face
Gone was the friendliness that I had seen
And a wild look of hate took its' place.

But the big one continued to mock him
And he told me that I'd better go
Find him a couple of glasses of milk
Then maybe Shorty would grow.

All four essential to complete understanding of the story.

The problem is that this is a "Not-Sold-In-Stores" TV offer compilation, and had to be edited for time to get all the songs on the disk. I would have preferred to see one less song (my choice would have been "Five Brothers") and be complete on the ones included.

All that said, edited Marty is infinitely better than no Marty at all, and the CD as a whole is an enjoyable listen. One star less than perfect for the editing, but recommended for lovers of Marty and his music.

Enough to Satisfy.......2004-11-30

Just as people called Johnny Cash the "Man in Black" (as to how he usually dressed) and he wrote a song by that name and George Jones was "No Show" Jones (for missing shows) and wrote a song also, Marty Robbins was referred to in a review long ago as the "Cowboy in the Continental Suit" and wrote the song. It was not a spectacular hit. It's included here. Between the two El Paso songs was the middle of the story ("Feleena, the Girl From El Paso"). It's left out here; it was not a big hit but we learned she DID love only that cowboy in El Paso. Marty sings "Red River Valley" as well as it's ever been sung (nobody is sure who wrote it). Two songs written by a man Marty admired, Bob Nolan of the Sons of the Pioneers, are included.("Cool Water", "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"). There are also two by Victor Young who wrote movie themes from the early 1930s to 1956, "Strawberry Roan" (previously done by Gene Autry) and "Streets of Laredo". With that history and Marty Robbins doing the vocals, a Western fan can't go wrong. Five stars.

An excellent introduction to Marty's western material.......2003-02-08

The other reviews have stated what this exactly is: A compilation of 20 of Marty's classic western songs. William Fairchild, the deal with El Paso being edited is that's what's on the stereo album master which is the source Gusto/TeeVee used for this track rather than the mono 45rpm master which has the additional verse. If you would have bought the Legacy/American Milestones series remaster of Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs or the Bear Family Under Western Skies boxed set, you would have known this already.

Very good, but incomplete :-(((.......2001-12-21

I love Marty Robbins and all the music on this CD, but was VERY disappointed to discover that an entire verse had been omitted from his all-time greatest cowboy outlaw song "El Paso." In case you don't have a photographic music memory, the missing verse is right after he shoots the cowboy. Here is what is missing:
"... 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 Rose's I ran.....

This CD contains "digitally remastered" versions of his old hits. Whoever digitally remastered this first track on the CD did so seamlessly, and if you don't know all the words you won't realize it is missing. Nevertheless, I am shocked by the foul, evil deed that was done to this epic song.

gunfighter ballads.......2001-10-27

I have been listening to Marty Robbins all my life as my Father is a big fan also. I thought this CD was one of the best. My Favourite song has to be My Love, as it tells of the true nature of the man himself. A romantic Cowboy who loved to sing about his country, its wildlife and also had a great awarness of God. Marty Robbins music will inspire anyone who listens to it and takes in the stories of cattle trails, gunfights and an assortment of different styles of music. Well Done Marty! From your No. 1 Fan.

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There willl never be another like him.
A Fine compilation
Wonderful Collection!!!!!!!!
Great Album to Remember Marty Robbins
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ASIN: B0009RQSD2
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

I'll Go On Alone
I Couldn't Keep From Crying
That's All Right
I Can't Quit (I've Gone Too Far)
Singing The Blues
Mister Teardrop
Knee Deep In The Blues
A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
The Story Of My Life
She Was Only Seventeen (He Was One Year More)
Just Married
Stairway Of Love
Ain't I The Lucky One
The Hanging Tree
El Paso
Big Iron
Ballad Of The Alamo
Don't Worry
Devil Woman
Ruby Ann

Tracks:

Cigarettes And Coffee Blues
Begging To You
Ribbon Of Darkness
The Cowboy In The Continental Suit
Faleena (From El Paso)
Tonight Carmen
The Shoe Goes On The Other Foot Tonight
I Walk Alone
You Gave Me A Mountain
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife
This Much A Man
Walking Piece Of Heaven
Love Me
El Paso City
Among My Souvenirs
I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)
Don't Let Me Touch You
Return To Me
Some Memories Just Won't Die
Honkytonk Man

Customer Reviews:

There willl never be another like him........2006-09-15

I truly believe that Marty Robbins was one of the most talented men ever to walk this good earth. His voice is a wondrous musical instrument that charms and thrills listeners with it's sensitivity and sincerity. That he wrote so much of his output is proof of his god given talent and the sheer variety and versatility he displays are quite astonishing. You can imagine Marty in the studio deliberately recording something entirely different from the previous release knowing that he would wow his wide fan base. There are all kinds of songs on this album sung by a man who loved to sing; you just have to listen to the voice and know this is so. There will NEVER be another like him.

A Fine compilation.......2006-08-24

Here's a good compilation of Marty Robbins' recordings. Beginning with his Do-Wop 1950's Rock-n-Roll sound, to his famous western ballads, and on up to his work on "Honky Tonk Man". All in all, a very good collection, although there are obviously some songs that could've been provided (for instance, where is "The Chair"?). The sound on this 2-CD set is great, no complaints there. Well worth your money and ear. B+

Wonderful Collection!!!!!!!!.......2006-07-18

I can't reccomend this collection enough. The last thing you'll
do is waste your money. The new country cd's are a waste of money. There's only a few songs I don't like on this one. It's
confusing though to have 2 Essential Marty Robbins (One's a Box Set. The other one's not) I have both. I'm only 39 yrs old & I love his music. You won't be dissapointed

Great Album to Remember Marty Robbins.......2006-07-17

A must have for collectors, either early rock and roll or country. Recommend the Marty Robbins Anthology for a good glimpse of a really great singer and song writer.

The Essential Marty Robbins.......2006-07-09

Just what I wanted. When you hear his very early songs you realize just how he matured into such a great artist. Lots of stuff I had not heard before.

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EL PASO
Best Marty Robbins Tape
"Greatest" is ONLY an Opinion
A PINK CARNATION
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Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

I'll Go On Alone
Singing The Blues
A White Sport Coat And A Pink Carnation
The Story Of My Life
Just Married
El Paso
Don't Worry
Devil Woman
Ruby Ann
Begging To You
Ribbon Of Darkness
Tonight Carmen
I Walk Alone
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife
Among My Souvenirs
Some Memories Just Won't Die

Customer Reviews:

EL PASO.......2006-11-10

This has to one of his best songs ever. The whole cd is excellant..takes me back to being a kid again...when things were more peaceful. Lot of memories with this cd.....it is GREAT!

Best Marty Robbins Tape.......2006-08-28

THis is truly the best Marty Robbins tape. 15 of the songs were number 1 hits.If someone is not a Marty Robbins fan he will be after he hears this CD. I first purchased the tape a few years ago, and recently took it on a road trip with a friend.He liked it so much he asked to borrow it and will not return it. He is now a real Marty Robbins fan. So I bought the CD and play it all the time. It is an album that makes me feel good.It is my favorite album right now. There really are no albums made today that can copare with the greatness of Marty and his songs.

"Greatest" is ONLY an Opinion.......2004-11-30

There is nothing here to disappoint(unless as one reviewer claims, the sound is flawed in part). Know this, "I'll Go On Alone" from early in his career when Marty did not have the support of his wife in his music career (she changed her mind though) and "Among My Souvenirs" (done to death by other singers) were NOT two of his greatest hits as to sales, radio play,etc. The definitive collection is STILL "The Essential Marty Robbins". You should enjoy those two songs mentioned above and all of the rest on this, but don't be fooled by "greatest" claims.

A PINK CARNATION.......2003-09-10

A white Sport coat and A pink Carnation is probably one of my favourite songs of all time!
And there are plenty of otehr good songs on here.
I love the electric guitar, the rnr backing singers and marty's signiture voice! And it's a great tuen written by the man himself!

Sony Botches Marty again!.......2001-08-01

I now have two Marty Robbins Greatest hits compilations. Both "Lifetime of Song" from '82, and 16 Greatest Hits from '98, fail to include the stereo recordings of five of perhaps his greatest hits on the country charts. They are, El Paso, Devil Woman, Don't Worry, Ruby Ann, and Ribbon of Darkness. On 16 Greatest Hits, I find it funny that the producers tag the back of the cd with notes on how the latest technology was used to create the ultimate sound on this CD, and yet they still choose the mono masters, used by Columbia,to stamp 45's back in the early '60's. Someone's either not doing their homework on Marty's work, or Sony's just trying to hastilly turn a buck on the Columbia back catalog. I suspect the latter! Anyway, I'm not sure which collection contains the original stereo recordings of these hits, but trust me, I've heard them on other country compilation albums, and there's no comparison. Other than that, there are some salvagable tracks on here, Tonight Carmen, from '67, and Just Married from '58 are exceptional, (and in stereo i might add)! Overall a good compilation, but the stereo flaw costs this one two stars. C'mon producers, you can do better, especially 40 years after the fact!

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At las on CD!
This album is Marty Robbins
Two classic western albums
Home on the Range was never this good!
Great CD

Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IBJJ
Release Date: 1997-08-24

Tracks:

Big Iron
Cool Water
Billy The Kid
A Hundred And Sixty Acres
They're Hanging Me Tonight
The Strawberry Roan
El Paso
In The Valley
The Master's Call
Running Gun
The Little Green Valley
Utah Carol
San Angelo
Praire Fire
The Streets Of Laredo
Song Of The Bandit
I've Got No Use For The Women
Five Brothers
Little Joe The Wrangler
Ride, Cowboy Ride
This Peaceful Sod
She Was Young And She Was Pretty
My Love

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Twofer of the Legendary Gunfighter Albums from 1959 and 1960. His Finest Works.

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At las on CD!.......2005-11-09

I had all 3 albums that make up most of this CD...in the late 1950's /early 1960's. Marty was in great voice; the arrangments are superb...and, if you can listen to these bittersweet, haunting ballads without having your heartstrings plucked...and, eyes misting up..you are stone dead. These are about another time and another place...and,one where Life was often harsh, often all-too-short, but, it was lived full-up, not talked about and analyzed ad nauseum. This time may have not have existed as Marty sings about it, but the strength and purity of the messages are timeless. Oh, yes...for the secularists out there: there are some religious aspects in some of the songs. But, having been in Montana and the Dakotas, you can almost feel a Presence there.

This album is Marty Robbins.......2005-03-27

This is not to say that Marty Robbins did not perform many more and just as great songs. However when you think of ether Marty Robbins or the songs on this album [Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs]. As with many I grew up with this album and as one reviewer protests, it is a little unnerving to have the order changed. However I used to skip around anyway. And this is the album to buy for Marty Robbins. You can supplement with his others when you feel the need to expand his collection

It is hard to imagine that you have not heard these songs at some point. So it feels funny describing them to you. These songs are truly ballads. They are not crying in your beer twanging songs. And aside from the country pacing and theme, are close to folk songs. Each song has a story and you are made to feel that you could be singing them your self. In the end you will be singing them.

Two classic western albums.......2003-12-12

Marty recorded many different types of song but he was particularly good at western songs. For those who can afford it, Bear family have released a boxed set containing all Marty's western songs, but the two albums included here contain many of his best western songs.

On this set, you will find Marty's covers of the classic cowboy songs Cool water and The streets of Laredo, but Marty chose to avoid most of the obvious songs. Instead, he wrote some songs himself and recorded a lot of great but obscure songs. Of the songs that he wrote, El Paso is by far the most important. It was a huge international hit and if you are thinking of buying this collection, you probably know this song already.

The remaining songs all tell stories of life in the west in the years following the American civil war. We all know that you can't believe what Hollywood portrays in western movies. The origin of many of these songs is unknown but the picture they paint sounds credible.

Marty was, perhaps, the greatest western singer of them all (although Michael Martin Murphey is another contender for that title) - this collection shows him at his best.

Home on the Range was never this good!.......2002-03-20

Thanks to a friend who asked "who was it that sang El Paso?" has prompted me to take the opportunity to rediscover, after more than 30 years, a singer who put the 'Western' in Country Music. Anyone who enjoys Country and Western should not be without a copy of this marvellous collection of sounds and images of the American 'wild' west. This is a truly classic collection that gives you a story with every song from an exceptional talent singing with a purity that is rare. His gunfighter ballads are the stuff of dreams that transport the listener to the Old West with 'El Paso', 'Big Iron' and 'Cool Water' to name but a few in a selection brimming with great songs.

This is truly great value and is well worth a purchase that will bring you hours of pleasure. I strongly recommend it! Buy it and like me you will not be disappointed.

Postscript:
If you would like to add other albums to your collection, then you cannot go far wrong by choosing compilations such as "The Drifter" which include, amongst others, the amusing 'Cowboy in a Continental Suit' and a saloon showdown in the superb 'Mr Shorty'. Marty's voice suited most kinds of music and you will find in "The Essential Marty Robbins" with its Rock-A-Billy, Hawaiian and even Jazz-influenced music, the versatility that make it almost impossible to choose favourites.

Great CD.......2002-03-07

What can you say Marty Robbins at his best. No one epitomizes western music like he does, notice I said western music not to be confused with country music. And the songs on this album are the classics of that genre and only Marty can do them justice. It's a great album and I have recommended it to all my friends. If you want real western music get this album.

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Yes, a real country singer
A great, unheralded singer
Real Music!
DUET WITH GARTH BROOKS IS FABULOUS!

Dyin Breed
Royal Wade Kimes
Manufacturer: Wonderment Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006I08A
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

Mile High Honey
A Dyin' Breed
Puttin' On
Ball & Chain
Senorita
There Ain't Enough Miles
Night Birds
Boogie Man
Gunslinger
Good Guys
Where Have All The Cowboys Gone
In My Land

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Yes, a real country singer.......2007-01-04

I have always loved Chris Ledoux for singing about what country music should be, but I have found another favorite in Royal Wade Kimes. He has a real country sound and the subject of his songs is similar to that of Marty Robbins. I have even corresponded with Mr. Kimes via email; how many of your favorite artists have you had any contact with? Seems like a great guy!

A great, unheralded singer.......2006-11-07

Royal Wade Kimes is a real country singer, easily surpassing all the fluff on country radio. He sings old-fashioned, true-blue country music, and his voice is amazing and unique. If there were any justice in the music business, he'd be a star.

Real Music!.......2003-02-12

It's great to be able to tell who you're listening to, and to be able to tell that the good sound you hear is natural talent and not just computer enhanced, studio music. This is really good music and you can tell it comes from the heart.

DUET WITH GARTH BROOKS IS FABULOUS!.......2002-09-25

THIS CD IS THE MOST UNIQUE SOUND I HAVE HEARD IN AGES. THERE ARE SOME INCREDIBLE SONGS AND ROYAL WADE KIMES HAS A VOICE LIKE I'VE NEVER HEARD. IT'S REAL, FRESH AND INTERESTING. THE DUET WITH GARTH BROOKS IS A REALLY GREAT SONG AND THESE TWO SOUND GREAT TOGETHER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LIKES WESTERN MUSIC, KIMES OR BROOKS. IT'S ENTERTAINING!

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Marty Robbins is excellent!
Makes You Feel Like You Are There !!!
Bear Family Records Never Let's You Down
Let Marty Robbins Take You to the Shores of Hawaii!

Hawaii's Calling Me
Marty Robbins
Manufacturer: Bear Family
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1994-05-10

Tracks:

Lovely Hula Hands
The Sea And Me
Ka-Lu-A (Love Song Of Kalua)
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Marty Robbins is excellent!.......2007-01-08

I have always loved Marty Robbins' country music but he outdoes himself with this Hawaiian music!

Makes You Feel Like You Are There !!!.......2004-12-31

This is one of the best albums Marty Robbins ever recorded.
He goes from country to Hawaiian with ease on such beautiful songs such as "Drowsy Waters", "Isle of Golden Dreams" and "Lovely Hula Hands".
This is a combination of two albums by Marty recorded in the 50's and 60's.
Backed by the great Jerry Byrd on steel guitar for the second album ,Marty hits all the high notes imaginable and it makes you feel like you are right there on the beach on some exotic Pacific Island.
This is a must buy for all Marty Robbins fans.

Bear Family Records Never Let's You Down.......2004-05-30

This CD has the Marty Robbins Hawaiian recordings from 1954 through 1963. I am glad that the 1954 version of "Isle of Golden Dreams" was included since it is much better than the 1957 recording. Bear Family can take great pride in providing the U.S. with excellent products!

Let Marty Robbins Take You to the Shores of Hawaii!.......1999-01-05

Marty Robbins' "Hawaii's Calling Me" is an absolute delight to listen to! Marty's voice floats dreamily throughout the whole CD, flowing so effortlessly that you can almost hear the rolling surf, the cry of the seagulls, and feel the gentle ocean breeze. In my opinion, the best tracks on this CD are "Blue Sand," "Beyond the Reef," "Echo Island," and "Hawaii's Calling Me." This is the perfect CD to put your mind at ease and to take you to another world. This is a must have CD for any music lover! This is a true gem! Let Marty take you away to the shores of Hawaii!

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