Big Iron (Marty Robbins cover, Johnny Cash version) II A Life In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

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The seventh song for my ”A Life In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash” series is here! "Big Iron" is originally written by Marty Robbins. Johnny made a cover of it at the end of his life that is just amazing. Singing this song really brings me back to 2019 when I did "Redemption".
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REDORDED BY:
Christian Larsson
PEDAL STEEL GUITAR BY:
Ulf Edlund
PRODUCED BY:
Christian Larsson
MIXED BY:
Christian Larsson & Martin Kristoffersson
MASTERED BY:
Cutting Room
LYRICS
To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day
Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn't have too much to say
No one dared to ask his business, no one dared to make a slip
For the stranger there among them had a big iron on his hip
Big iron on his hip
It was early in the morning when he rode into the town
He came riding from the south side, slowly lookin' all around
"He's an outlaw loose and runnin'", came a whisper from each lip
"And he's here to do some business with a big iron on his hip"
"Big iron on his hip"
In this town there lived an outlaw by the name of Texas Red
Many men had tried to take him and that many men were dead
He was vicious and a killer, though a youth of twenty four
And the notches on his pistol numbered one and nineteen more
One and nineteen more
Now the stranger started talkin' made it plain to folks around
Was an Arizona ranger, wouldn't be too long in town
He came here to take an outlaw back alive or maybe dead
And he said it didn't matter he was after Texas Red
After Texas Red
The morning passed so quickly it was time for them to meet
It was twenty past eleven when they walked out in the street
Folks were watchin' from the windows
Every body held their breath
They knew this handsome ranger was about to meet his death
About to meet his death
There was forty feet between them
When they stopped to make their play
And the swiftness of the Ranger is still talked about today
Texas Red had not cleared leather for a bullet fairly ripped
And the ranger's aim was deadly, with the big iron on his hip
Big iron on his hip
Big iron, big iron
When he tried to match the ranger with the big iron on his hip
Big iron on his hip
#ALifeInBlack #JohnnyCash #BigIron

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[@kingofnuclearfallout39]

To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn't have too much to say No one dared to ask his business, no one dared to make a slip For the stranger there among them had a big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip It was early in the morning when he rode into the town He came riding from the south side slowly lookin' all around He's an outlaw loose and running, came the whisper from each lip And he's here to do some business with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip In this town there lived an outlaw by the name of Texas Red Many men had tried to take him and that many men were dead He was vicious and a killer though a youth of 24 And the notches on his pistol numbered one and 19 more One and 19 more Now the stranger started talking, made it plain to folks around Was an Arizona ranger, wouldn't be too long in town He came here to take an outlaw back alive or maybe dead And he said it didn't matter he was after Texas Red After Texas Red Wasn't long before the story was relayed to Texas Red But the outlaw didn't worry men that tried before were dead 20 men had tried to take him, 20 men had made a slip 21 would be the ranger with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip The morning passed so quickly, it was time for them to meet It was 20 past 11 when they walked out in the street Folks were watching from the windows, everybody held their breath They knew this handsome ranger was about to meet his death About to meet his death There was 40 feet between them when they stopped to make their play And the swiftness of the ranger is still talked about today Texas Red had not cleared leather 'fore a bullet fairly ripped And the ranger's aim was deadly with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip It was over in a moment and the folks had gathered round There before them lay the body of the outlaw on the ground Oh, he might have went on living but he made one fatal slip When he tried to match the ranger with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip Big iron, big iron When he tried to match the ranger with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip

[@benjaminanderson154]

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[@cptjackpl8690]

Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter..

[@shawnwolf5961]

I love that Fallout New Vegas brought this song back to mainstream :)

[@cptjackpl8690]

@@shawnwolf5961 Truly wonderful isn't it? Great country singers gaining well deserved recognition : D

[@laylaaziz5458]

I’m not gonna lie you u sang this in such a beautiful tone, I could actually picture the story going in my head as u sing it, in fact I got a bit teary 😂🤦‍♀️ that’s incredible cowpoke keep it up 👍 ily

[@wakeup1789]

Tell me about it

[@discgolfer1000]

First thing I thought of was new Vegas

[@ssj4native285]

"Now, i'm gonna play one of my very favorite songs for you" - Mr. NewVegas

[@briarblack7437]

Got a song for you, now. It's about a guy who's cold on the exterior, but deep down, you know he's a good man. And his name... is Johnny Guitar.

[@thedevilsadvocate8766]

@@briarblack7437 you get it dude. Have a thumbs up doodle.

[@cypherusuh]

I wonder if Mr. New Vegas has Mrs. New Vegas

[@hyperlanceitex6149]

@@cypherusuh well of course there's a Mrs New Vegas, she's you, and you're just as beautiful as the day we met (direct quotation from the game, I'm not coming on to you)

[@spegge]

And so the Courier who had cheated death in the cemetery outside Goodsprings, cheated death once again, and the Mojave Wasteland was forever changed.

[@cwolfe4296]

I love the internet because of comments like this.

[@wojteka.j.skalka6032]

That comment gave me shivers

[@songsayswhat]

Nah. The game was rigged from the start.

[@bernardroberts116]

@@cwolfe4296 yup me too.

[@heropon7117]

Because war... War Never changes.

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

Ah...this brings back memories...of an ex-sniper, robot dog, and a whole lot of desert and ruins to explore. Truly a masterpiece of a game. Kickass cover too.

[@dangroves5960]

The Lone Outlaw you do realise that “Big Iron” didn’t come from Fallout, right?

[@people6117]

@@dangroves5960 The game made it more popular. Alot of people came from it, they found Marty THROUGH Fallout NV. Show some respect.

[@nevsky69420]

@@people6117 Yeah, people should be happy it was made even more popular so people can enjoy it.

[@laylaaziz5458]

Titanium Ninja63 it’s based off a real story

[@pubgprobrosfortniteslecht2194]

Yes I love mad max too

[@user-ki8nw5ki5o]

POV: The Courier and Arthur Morgan meet in the desert at high noon

[@elsqueaker1275]

That would be badass Outlaw vs Courier

[@AceOfBlackjack]

@@elsqueaker1275 Cowboy repeater versus Trail carbine

[@ceasefire2825]

@@AceOfBlackjack Medicine stick vs trail carbine

[@stormcloakrebellion609]

No one will live

[@oddblues1090]

Wait... But my courier is the john marston...

[@ReminaScarlet]

This makes my iron the big iron.

[@PiracyandDumbbells]

Woah there.

[@laylaaziz5458]

The Aquatic Adventurer II 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacobb.9181]

Hold your horses

[@Pingu61806]

I'd like the comment, but it is at 69

[@laylaaziz5458]

Devon Saunders It’s at 86 now 😂😂😂

[@thejfj]

neat

[@gewoontygo944]

alright i just see your subnautica video, click the next video to watch, and then its you in the comments

[@paymo14]

It's the sock puppet gamer

[@skully.8955]

oh. hey there.

[@skully.8955]

@AggrievedCommenter burp.

[@gewoontygo944]

@AggrievedCommenter i was mad then i saw your name, then i noticed your doing it as a joke

[@craigmoye2322]

I'm a cna for critically ill kids and I sing this to one of my patients and she falls asleep everytime

[@ChristianLarsson]

Wow, that warms my heart to hear!

[@CH3353N1NJ45]

Not all heroes wear Elite Riot Gear

[@johngarry3723]

You're blessed with the will to do something with your soul

[@travistoor6360]

God bless you

[@jamesmanger4392]

I love the slower tempo of this cover. It really adds a sense that the ranger WILL succeed, despite the challenge. Your incredible voice carries this song well. Excellent job!

[@emiliodiaz3927]

This tempo is the johnny cash version of the song

[@clearmelody6252]

Funny, because to me, the slower tempo makes it feel *less* certain, like the song could be a dirge, rather than a celebration.

[@AtheistPirate]

@@clearmelody6252 Not only that, but it accentuates the courage and resolve needed to see his duty through all the more.

[@themainman2827]

I came wanting to remember New Vegas, but i ended thinking in Red Dead Redemption 2.

[@ChristianLarsson]

😂👌🏻

[@nap0038]

Same. Has the same atmosphere and sound as some of those songs

[@vacantknight]

Welcome back to the program. This is Mr. New Vegas, and I hope I'm not coming on too strong.

[@BEZ274]

I feel like this should be the ending song to the credits of New Vegas after the slideshow

[@beastlyfour5481]

My time In the Mojave was the best time of my life, with my robot and sniper buddy, we had the grandest adventures.

[@shawnwolf5961]

Dude, this is easily my favorite cowboy ballad. Marty Robbins is my SECOND favorite country singer next to Cash. You just made my day seeing this =D Fantastic work as always, keep them coming! Ever thought of doing a cover of Serenity from Firefly? So I am gonna say it. Outside of your Red Dead covers, this is my second favorite song of yours, next only to Hurt.

[@laylaaziz5458]

Is Christian Larsson ur first fav? Yeahhhh he’s my fav singer 😂😂🤣❤️

[@jlyo1991]

You should look up Merle Haggard impersonating Marty and Johnny then. He’s scarily accurate.

[@joshcheaney7322]

if you like marty robbins and cash, you should check out a guy named colter wall

[@inspectres8731]

The sun rises on our beautiful country once more

[@shawnthompson2303]

Christian Larsson F***ing Rocks.

[@_Azeem_]

Holy hell's horses this is amazing.

[@AxeMoose]

My thoughts exactly.

[@sevensiekkinen3678]

Its so Good it gave me goosebumps

[@hellolovelypeople0621]

The ranger vets are on there way from Baja never seen one before but I hear they chew nails and spit napalm

[@bigdeano4459]

Made a classic more classic.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@derlolhd8975]

Could imagine this song in Red Dead Redemption 2 at the epilogue 🐎😍

[@laylaaziz5458]

I wish they made a character with his voice. Maybe in rdr3 he’d easily be my fav character

[@lostonessoul5154]

HEY!!! could someone actually DO that? Like edit the epilogue to have this or edit Arthur's last ride to have this?

[@laylaaziz5458]

Lost Ones Soul yeah I can... if Christian Larsson’s says it’s legal, I’m not sure if it is...

[@DrDan-yx7jj]

THE HOUSE BUILDING SCENE

[@laylaaziz5458]

Daniel Arevalo still need to see if it’s legal friend

[@jessicakornelsen4820]

Shoutout to the New Vegas fandom, celebrating the best Fallout game 💕

[@user-dp7le2ei4e]

*WARNING* There are Fallout New Vegas Memes down there *And you've come for that.ENJOY*

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

I came because I enjoy Marty Robbins' songs. I couldn't care less about Fallout games.

[@calebshaffer2283]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 I like both. I still remember playing Fallout New Vegas and this song came on their radio. I was shocked. Did not think I would hear this song on a video game.

[@MyChannel7236]

Came for the culture, was not disappointed 👌

[@Tokyochris-wj8gu]

Sorry I came here for Marty and cash

[@Tokyochris-wj8gu]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 amen

[@anonymousclick1285]

Hi Christian Larsson, I'm Italian, I listened to almost all the songs you have on your KZbin channel! I met you thanks to Red Dead Redemption 2! Great video game! I like the soundtracks you have interpreted much more than the original ones! I hope that for the next chapters, Rockstar Games will hire you to compose songs! I congratulate you ... you have all my respect from Italy! Since you are now carrying songs from Jhonny Cash, it would be very nice if you brought Ghost Riders In The Sky! I hope you don't mind this advice! God bless you!🤠

[@user-is4ij4il9f]

You'r the best thanks for your music about red dead redemption 2. This game also is the best for me

[@ricenglish4556]

That was great. Nothing like the gripping, mournful sound of a haunting Western song, and you nailed it.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks!!

[@tyllerlongden]

It’s nice to see someone else who appreciates Johnny’s cover of big iron. as always you’ve done a great job, keep it up.

[@pumatprime2718]

This is gonna be in my spotify playlist for ages to come

[@dw07956]

One of my all time favourite country songs. You did it justice. Marty Robbins would be proud

[@rodrigomunoz5867]

If you play it at x1.25 it sounds more like the Marty Robbins version

[@dadasaurusrex5461]

As a modern Arizona Ranger I can't tell you how much this means to all of us. Thank you for doing Big Iron. Badge #27-047 Sergeant, Pinal Company

[@AZRplays]

what the hell is that voice ?? You should be a Hollywood singer and a grammy winner

[@squilliamfancyson5313]

They should have played this song in that episode of spongebob with Pinhead Larry and Dirty Dan.

[@laylaaziz5458]

Squilliam Fancyson 😂😂😂😂😂

[@laylaaziz5458]

Squilliam Fancyson I’m dirty dan! 😂🤦‍♀️

[@tuliecowboy4681]

@@laylaaziz5458 no I'm dirty dan

[@fixitshop3025]

I listen to this every night before I go to bed because I might get a dream about westerns lol

[@jameshiggins9864]

Great rendition of the Marty Robbins song. Matches up with the Johnny Cash cover.

[@evianb843]

Wooow I realy like it , awesome chris keet it up bro

[@wolf4327]

Great cover. I’m sure Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins would be proud.

[@ChristianLarsson]

That would be awesome! Thanks!

[@alexanderdytko6155]

I've been watching your videos for a little while now. I dont know if you'll ever see this but I need to tell you something. Very rarely does one have the chance to immediately recognize when someone has something special, and I'm telling you that you have given me that experience repeatedly . I genuinely mean it too. Literally within in seconds of hearing you do your thing I catch myself saying out lout, "Yup, this is amazing." You're clutch, please never stop doing this. It's perfect for you and you are perfect for it.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Wow, that was really heart warming. Thank you so so much.

[@HiFiMetal64]

herregud fy fæn! Im a die hard metal head but always remember my old man playing Marty Robbins on the weekends. I actually have his original copy of gunfighter ballads on vinyl that this was on. You brought back so many memories. Skål å tusen takk før d

[@afuckinggoose8801]

I was waiting for this so long, thank you, brother

[@tomthomas2268]

My favourite so far from this album.

[@zsombor-hungary5122]

It reminds me on fallout songs. 😍😍😍😃😃 Increnible😍😃😃

[@jdagg1998]

'Another great rendition of a classic by Christian - great voice, delivery, and guitar work

[@jonathandixon9250]

I don't know how to like this anymore I sleep with this in my brain....rip Marty Robbins 🥺😭

[@dave6599]

Oh my god you did it!

[@lukewaltham6739]

You're so damn talented

[@armandonino9363]

Good song, good game, good memories. Thank you.

[@sunnysalmon5757]

So grateful the KZbin algorithm brought me here. Who knew I needed to hear your voice this early. When Johnny Cash died I wondered if we would ever hear another voice like his. And here you are. Already a fan with just one song well really two cuz I heard another one just be fore this one. I am sure Johnny Cash smiles with pride from above each time you sing his songs.

[@bobbelles8440]

Nice to hear a fresh voice doing county music!

[@rwyand909]

This is awesome... I'd love to hear more Marty Robbins covers!

[@gonzalomendez3158]

I would love to see this man cover Hurt by Johnny Cash.

[@kal5378]

He has! It's amazing

[@loganmcmillan8518]

Hey, don’t mean to be an ass, but Cash didn’t actually write Hurt. It was originally written by Nine Inch Nails.

[@bubbasgamingandpodcast6988]

@@loganmcmillan8518 Yeah, but let's be honest, Cash owns that song lmao😂

[@nathanaelcaballero217]

@@bubbasgamingandpodcast6988 it's like a whole new song and is awesome

[@mattgrabowski2886]

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[@jonathandixon9250]

I cannot describe how much I love this song remembering Marty Robbins it hits the soul just right

[@adamthomas7328]

Had the thought yesterday that I would love hearing this song from you. Excellent, Sir!

[@kennewman3220]

You have done an amazing job with this song iam sure Johnny cash would love it ❤️🙏🇬🇧

[@ChristianLarsson]

🔥 My album "A Life in Black" featuring this song is out now on all online music platforms. Get it here! 🤠 👉🏻 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/christianlarsson/a-life-in-black

[@Fulkren]

you look like a guy a grew up with in wonderlake IL

[@user-rn6ms7se8l]

Good job, man!

[@k.g.3567]

I like that personal twist which you put into these covers. All of them end up with this serene smoothness.

[@fuusion8446]

Im 20 years old and Johnny's music I listened to a lot growing up, you definitely bring justice to the legend with your covers, rock on man

[@sethx1327]

They would both be proud

[@sulivanmagnum]

About nobody covers the Cash version. Thanks!

[@volkova3753]

You have such an amazing voice, you are so talented! I love to listen to you when I want to be a sad cowgirl

[@craniooliveira1232]

I'm falling in love! What a voice! What a man!

[@DianaVBV]

As a die hard fan of Mr. Robbins, I have to say "Two thumbs up". I like the atmosphere you gave the song.

[@SgtRaves]

Im so glad KZbin decided to suggest him for me on my frontpage👍🏻

[@DaniloSouza-iz7qz]

Christian melhor cantor, um ícone, uma lenda viva ♥️

[@coolwhip1237]

Wow... just wow.

[@puknizoro333]

Awesome

[@rafaeldavi8674]

Big Iron 😍😍

[@whyguy12]

The Marty Robbins version is my favorite but I really love what you did on this song

[@lordalek9954]

Fantastic cover, though there is one issue. There’s an entire verse missing. I don’t know if it was intentional or an accident, but it’s lack detracts immensely from what is otherwise a phenomenal cover.

[@ChristianLarsson]

I know! It was intentional. Since this was a part of a Johnny Cash tribute, I decided to skip one verse like he did! But I agree, I do love marty’s version the best!

[@lordalek9954]

@@ChristianLarsson Ah, I see, I don’t believe I’ve heard Jonny Cash’s version, so I’m going to go and look for it now. But yeah, Amazing cover all around.

[@lordalek9954]

Just got back from listening to Jonny Cash’s version, and must retract my previous statement of the lacking verse detracting from your cover. It’s a perfect tribute of him. I’ve only recently started to explore Jonny Cash’s music and other artists with a similar style to him, so I was unaware of it until now. Thank you for your reply and the information.

[@danielwisniewski4005]

This interaction is what the internet should be. 10/10 wholesome content

[@KPSDISCIPLESHIP]

Dude your now my number one favorite KZbinr, u just did a cover of one of my favorite artists, in my book Marty robbins is a legend and u brought him back to life, god bless you bro and keep up the great work

[@zagimagi]

I don't have a slight idea why this guy was recommended to me, but I don't regret it in slightest

[@inkjustink4936]

This is just.. this is make my days

[@neddunn7384]

Another classic

[@theunit7096]

once again, An excellent cover!!! Thanks so much. I was wondering if you could do 'out among the stars'?

[@ianconway4711]

No surprise.. magic again. Thank you Christian!

[@ChevyZ28K10]

You are so incredible! You deserve so much recognition, I always send your videos to my friends and family just to get your amazing talent out there 💜 thank you for this beautiful cover!

[@HairyMTB]

Every track in this compilation is a true tribute to Mr Johnny Cash. Thank you for the exceptional cover and honouring of this amazing artist.

[@The_Sharktocrab]

Friendly reminder that you're nobody until somebody loves you, and that somebody is me...I love you

[@magnanimousmatt6425]

Just named our new land purchase of 40 acres BIg Iron Ranch! Please don't loose our heritage Americans! Love you all! Go buy dirt!! All of the dirt!

[@airwolf5826]

Great version of this song. Real Country.

[@tonitaylor-helserbarefootmusic]

Growing up hearing my dad singing Marty I saw this cover, and man you nailed it. Well done. I'm a fan of the rich timbre of your voice and how easy you are to listen to, no strain, no reaching, you're just there. Really nice projection too.

[@larryblair4765]

Wow. That's my favorite song, and you knocked it out of the park man. Fantastic job.

[@connieeversole7315]

I love this song

[@BitCynic19]

Truly amazing! Always make me smile when I see something new released from you!

[@ryanhamilton2579]

Damn, I ain't heard a guitar picking and singing voice this good since Johnny Cash himself. You do the man in black proud partner.

[@khaledal-shall1206]

DAMN THIS CHANNEL IS SO UNDERRATED

[@rosebloodwater13]

This I can just sit back and listen to.

[@thewhitetailhunter8466]

I loved marty Robbins and Johnny cash great hearing someone keeping some of the best legends music alive

[@dylanhughes3895]

Such an awesome version it brings a new vibe I love this song

[@aedward.c6119]

Your golden voice is elexir to the soul

[@Rex-nm2ys]

Playlist saved, this stuff is amazing to listen to on the road!

[@ntamidator3756]

Amazing voice! Wow! Holy goosebumps! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@masamune..]

love this version. thx for sharing with us!!

[@luperjr52]

Oh My God my friend!! You just amaze me with all your talent God has given you I like Marty Robbin songs. Good job on this one. Keep up good work. God continue to Bless you with your talent.

[@marianopw004]

This is just incredible.

[@braxtonakers9403]

People deserve to hear your voice

[@ritwik3628]

🔥as always

[@arashnorouzi1993]

You just sing for me i love your voice 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lancehatcher653]

Love this corver it has sorrow in it changing the story

[@TheRadDovakiin]

Beautiful!

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

I just heard about "Big Iron" yesterday, it was mentioned in the book: James Paterson's Texas Outlaw. You did a beautiful job.