FIRST TIME Hearing Marty Robbins - El Paso || He Chose The Wrong Woman!

[@setonhillstudios]

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[@danmadison1244]

This is the first song of 3, the second is called Faleena which is the story from the girl's side of the story. Then the 3rd is called El Paso City. A must listen.

[@myopicseer]

She was so alluring, he simply characterized her power over him as a spell.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Falena wasn't cheating, she was working. He was jealous. Now you have to hear Falena and her side. Then El Paso City to finish it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

Yes, I agree with you, Jolene. Listen to the words.

[@mikerichards67]

Nobody and I mean nobody told a story like Marty Robbins,another song that I know that you would appreciate is The Masters Call,you won’t regret it.

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

Marty Robbins was one of the best singer/songwriter ever.

[@JeffTiberend]

I agree. He’s in the same league as Gordon Lightfoot.

[@whyme7996]

She was a dancer at the Cantina. She was dancing with a handsome cowboy...it was her job. It's how she got money. He was jealous that his woman was in the arms of another man...dancing.

[@littleogeechee223]

The Great Marty Robbins! One of the best voices ever put to record, so smooth and beautiful. One of those incredible, unique voices that you know instantly and can listen to forever. Love this style of music and can remember singing along to my older brothers copy of this when I was very little. Captured by the story.

[@llschnitz]

Marty wrote "You Gave Me a Mountain". Elvis sang it on his "Aloha From Hawaii" concert. It is one of Elvis' greatest performances of all time.

[@sherigrow6480]

This is the Western part of Country & Western music. Marty was a songwriter singer, performing his own songs and covering Western classics. He also wrote beautiful contemporary songs. He also drove stock cars in NASCAR back in the day. Handsome as heck, too. RIP,

[@jordanlee3972]

Also check out “Big Iron” by him. Really great storytelling

[@TammyKaiser-z1p]

Great reaction. It was recorded in 1959!

[@caseyb4425]

There was no bad guy in this story. Felina was a saloon girl and had cowboys buying her drinks every night. The original cowboy loved her but had no claim on her. When challenged, the young cowboy reached for his gun first so the gunfight was "legal". What doomed the main cowboy was him stealing a horse, which was a hanging offense, and probably the dead cowboy's friends that had been looking for him.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Egg-zact-lee (or Ed Zackery ... I forget), perfectly said !!!

[@whyme7996]

actually, the main character is the bad guy. He killed a man, out of unreasoning jealousy, for dancing with his girlfriend who worked as a dancer. Then he stole a horse. HE was the bad guy

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@whyme7996 There was no bad guy, initially. However, when the singer got into it with the young cowboy ... and we don't know what happened in that part of the story ... the young cowboy responded by pulling his gun ... so if the singer hadn't pulled on him or threatened to kill him in any way (i.e. just wanted to yell at/fist fight him), then him pulling his gun and shooting was in self-defense ... i.e. justified. As Casey said, the crime which yes, technically made him the bad guy at THAT point, was stealing the horse ... a capital offense in the Old West. So, Casey's argument was correct. Since he had gotten away "clean", and jurisdictions in those days rarely went beyond county (for small crimes) or state lines, he would've been ok and remained a free man, but his uncontrollable urge "to control someone, namely Faleena" was his undoing. Had he not returned, he would've been fine, but jealous people can rarely control their own urges.

[@whyme7996]

@@StevesFunhouse unreasoning jealousy leading to a violent encounter, whether the cowboy went for his gun before the singer or not, the initial aggression and threat came from the singer. He was the bad guy. And then stealing the horse. HE was in the wrong in every step of the situation

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@whyme7996 See, THIS is why we have an ACTUAL Justice System, so people like you CAN'T lynch someone without a trial, just because you disagree with them. Fighting occurs all the time, between all sorts of people, and without more details of the confrontation, we don't know here if it was a yelling match, a fist fight/physical confrontation or an actual threatening of the cowboy's life (like pulling a knife or gun). All we KNOW from the story is the other guy went for *_HIS_* gun, and that WAS LEGAL to meet the challenge at that point. It is not illegal to get mad, whether you like it or not. The world can breathe a well-deserved sigh of relief that you are NOT a judge. Lots of Black folk are very appreciative that THAT sort of behavior was outlawed. Contrary to your way of thinking ... Lashing out in a jealous manner, calling a person a name, or any other non-physical act is NOT illegal, nor does it make you a bad guy. However, threatening another person's physical well-being or life IS and DOES. You need to learn the difference. Wishing it so isn't good enough.

[@vickie5ft2]

😇🥰😇🥰😇🥰Thank you SO MUCH for reacting to this song‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@patwelch8187]

He got it all wrong, but thats okay...lol

[@JeffTiberend]

Love Marty Robins. My dad’s family raised beef cattle, so, my dad always like Marty Robins. And, he got me hooked on Marty.

[@professorD72]

My Dad loved Marty Robbins! He used to play this cassette in the car back in the day ❤

[@kevinfarrell3121]

Marty is a Legend! He was a one of a kind. The story’s I’ve been told about him going to Nashville Speedway and racing all evening and arriving at The Grand Ole Opry for the last set of the night mostly every week. He would play till he felt that every single person in the audience had gotten their money’s worth. He would hang around and sign autographs and meet people till the last one left. It used to drive the folks working the show crazy, cause they never knew when they would get to go home for the night, but as much as it drove them crazy, they loved every minute of it. I’ve heard so many stories in my quarter century there. He was the epitome of a great Artist!

[@glennelfmann3143]

Those Grand Ole Opry performances are legendary.

[@markoehler2752]

Please do the other 2 of the trilogy- you will definitely enjoy it!

[@jodyparkercraven]

Legendary Session Player Grady Martin playing all the leads and fills on the guitar in the song. The Glaser brothers singing harmonies in the background.

[@LBinsocal]

Marty Robbins, one of the greatest voices in Music history! Several western songs, and also other genre. Check out his song. A White Sport Coat

[@sfcub-Bill]

Wow, flashback! I remember riding in the car with my dad, standing on the seat next to him (seat belt who needed them)? I was a rebel 😊 he would be singing along... happy times! Thanks for the memory! Missing my dad! 💕

[@llschnitz]

Bernie Taupin recently stated that he was thrilled, honored, and in some disbelief over his lyrics being displayed alongside those of Marty Robbins, who he listened to as a child. This was at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, where Taupin received the George Gershwin award for songwriting.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

"Prairie Fire"! "Prairie Fire"! "Prairie Fire"! Love your channel!

[@larrybench6398]

Marty, wrote and recorded it in September 1959

[@DougRayPhillips]

This is an edited version of the song. But even at that, if you listen closely there's a long passage of time in the middle. He escaped clean, went all the way from Texas to New Mexico. But he couldn't stand being away, so he eventually returned to the scene of the crime. And got shot.

[@johnbattles1002]

Great reaction! Marty Robbins was one of my Daddy’s favorite singers. His story telling, breath control, tone, and beautiful diction of his speech were absolutely incredible! I know you’re a Christian as I am. I think you would love reacting to Marty’s heartwarming western gospel song “The Master’s Call”! Thank you and God bless!

[@P-M-869]

Marty recorded this because he wanted too but he didn't think it would be played on the radio, because it was too long. It was a Big Hit. I often wondered if he was shot because he killed the cowboy or for stealing the horse.

[@Ken-h5d]

Marty Robbins was a true 'renaissance' man. His first hit I remember was from the 50s called "A White Sportscoat". There is the "El Paso" trilogy. Several 'gunfighter' stories including "Big Iron" and, (my fave), "Mr. Shorty". IMHO, his best love ballad would be "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife". Dig into Marty Robbins, both the man and his music, and you won't be disappointed.

[@ivansavoie3190]

Glad you listened to the studio version, better version instrument 3:34 ally compared to the video, recorded in 59, great reaction as always

[@MommaBird52]

Marty was also an actor and a NASCAR driver. He has so many beautiful songs. You need to do the prequel Felena.

[@shooter3083]

Marty Robbins is another fabulous story teller.Ilove every thiing he's ever done.The trilogy is a must. From there you've "This Time You Gave Me a Mountain", "My Woman My Woman my Wife", "Strawberry Roan", "Big Iron", "Shorty", and countless more. I believe you'll love them all. Lovin the channel, keep it going!

[@firedoc5]

My father was a huge Marty Robbins fan. We have that same album, among many others, that we still have boxed up somewhere. Interesting fact; Marty was also a race car driver. About the same time this came out, Johnny Cash had an album, "Ring of Fire" that my father would play all the time, and I promise you will definitely dig. Peace, brother.

[@glassontherocks]

Steve Martin's version of El Paso is a wonderful tribute to this song.

[@RalphWigg1]

The building Marty based Rosa's Cantena on still stands!

[@marciaramirez3791]

Western Ballad at it's best. Marty Robbins was king of this country genre. "El Paso" is the first of a trilogy about the cowboy, Felina and El Paso, hope you check the other two parts. Thanks for the joy.

[@llschnitz]

She's not literally casting spells. He's blaming her beauty on his crazy actions. He has a crush on a waitress and is "under her spell" in a figurative sense. She pays attention to all the men in the cantina, especially the young cowboy. He is insane with jealousy. Love The Guitar Work.

[@Deaf_Rowe]

He tells a story almost like a folk singer, but with a country sound. So many older folk singers that no one has done reactions too. I know at least one if you're wanting to react to him, let me know.

[@ronbrown912]

This is one part of a 3 part trilogy...

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh wow!! 😳

[@ronbrown912]

@setonhillstudios the 2nd part is a song called El Paso City. You could say it about reincarnation almost as the character in the song feels like he's been there before

[@bengazeley9730]

You need to listen to Big Iron from that album

[@karaokekraziness3891]

This came out in 1959. This is one of his biggest hits. You should check out A White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation).

[@JargonThD]

This might be his most famous song, but one of my favorites is called Big Iron. Falina's eyes were black, but the spell she cast on the singer was just her beauty and mysterious, seductive ways. The spell-casting was metaphorical. And she did not cheat on the singer. He said he loved her, but knew it was in vain. The wild cowboy was just another visitor to the cafe who also thought Falina was attractive. The singer was jealous, but not from a sense of truly possessing Falina as his own, just that he didn't want anyone else to have her when he could not. I have often thought it strange to call the genre "Country/Western". Which is it? So I have called Country music the more contemporary stuff, while Western is songs about cowboys and life under the stars. Robbins was a master at Western music. (Also Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers.)

[@carolmartin1298]

Devil Woman is a must listen! Marty Robbins was incredible

[@llschnitz]

The other wonderful song from this album is called "Big Iron" which a lot of reactors have reacted to.

[@nearlynormal-s8i]

and don't wait forever to play Faleena and find out about that beautiful girl....essential before hearing the finale three part story

[@danandsueharris1005]

You have to hear other songs on this album, Big Iron, The Masters Call, Strawberry Roan among all the others on this great album!!

[@UseByDate-Expired]

She wasn't casting spells !!! He was describing his obsession with her. A figure of speech, like "you got your head on backwards".. Nobody believes a head is on backwards when they say that.. You stayed triggered from the second you heard the word "spell"...

[@nancyleo3987]

Love Marty Robbins. You really need to check out his "cowboy" songs, Big Iron, Saddle Tramp, and the one that always brings me to tears, The Ballad of the Alamo. I defy you not to be moved, especially as you are American. I'm Canadian and that song never fails to move me.

[@StephenGrundler]

This is song one of a trilogy. Song two is Feleena and song three is El Paso city

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Some older school country songs you would like are Hank Williams-Long Gone Lonesome Blues; Don Williams-The Shelter In Your Eyes; Mack Fields-Bowling Ball Blues. That one is wild.

[@anthonylegerisembool9428]

You should check out a Marty Robbins song called The Chair. Its a lesser known song but its a powerful one for sure. Another good one is Big Iron!.

[@RalphWigg1]

You made no mention of Grady Martin's guitar work, which was a feature on most of Marty's western tracks. 'El Paso' was one of the first, if not the first, country songs to cross over into the pop charts

[@kellypickle]

Oh boy, I cannot believe you were reacting to this. The sounds of my childhood. We listened to our parents records, no matter what they were. How do I know who John Philip Sousa is? is somebody a navy brat!? You bet I am we listened to it because it was there. Things like this were treasures. These were more of the types of albums that were at my grandparents house. But Marty Robbins, pure gold

[@StuartBearden]

Classic 😊

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Big Iron

[@kammychinnock339]

Check out "El Paso City" by Marty Robbins. It is a sequel to this song.

[@joymoore1904]

The things we do for love. 😅

[@Coachdoug4life]

Hey bro check out his song called Big Iron its really good too

[@mikematusek4233]

Gunfight was self defense, the crime was steeling the horse. There is no chorus. This is Country & Western Music. Marty was a Singer/Song writer/Actor/Race Driver. he was born and raised in Glendale, Arizona. His Grandfather was an Arizona Ranger (lawman). Try Big Iron, My Woman, My Woman, My Wife, and the Master's Call.

[@jmelio1]

like a movie put to song

[@ruthannsmith8771]

There is another one of Marty's songs off this same album that I know you would appreciate as a Christian..It's called The Masters Call..Please check it out..

[@boroblueyes]

Steven, please take a listen to Big Iron. One of my best friends named his puppy Big Iron.

[@jimmywilmore1881]

As mentioned you have to listen to all three to get the whole story. React to all three❤

[@gavinparry5426]

Great voice. Steven, delve into the world of the velvet voice, the late great Jim Reeves! A good start would be 'He'll have to go'

[@karenstacymayne4156]

I didn’t see any bad guys in the story either, not evenFalina. And it was the horse theft not the killing of the stranger.

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

This is the first time ever i hear this singer. Or this song. I like this. Does anybody know when this was made? In general, for me, if the music is good and lyrics and melody in order, its enough for me. And its definitely doesn't need to be hit number 1 in certain list. That's all.

[@Islandboy2.0]

This was from 1959. And it was #1 on both the country and pop charts. Won a Grammy for Best Country and Western song in 1961.

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

@Islandboy2.0 thanks.

[@jeffreywolff329]

He died a horse thief which is worse than murder

[@juandelrio3206]

A man will die for God, country, money, and a woman.

[@whyme7996]

or driving an ATV..or playing with a chainsaw...or going mudding..or ..or...or

[@patwelch8187]

You are wrong on all counts... She was NOT cheating...Feleena got paid to dance and talk to customers but loved the cowboy. Listen again, closely...You MUST listen to Feelina to understand it all...He wasn't running through town. He was a whole state away for a while..Listen to Feleena and you will wind up at the same place in the song but from her view of the story...This is one of the top 50 country songs of all time.

[@1perfectpitch]

No chorus and only two rhymes.

[@keithflowers9096]

I don't understand why everyone today takes everything so literally. He doesn't mean she's casting spells because she's a witch. It's meant to be figurative. Her beauty is like a spell. Her only fault is that she's a flirt. The young cowboy killed the other man because he was jealous. Feleena loved him but she couldn't stop flirting. Don't take everything so literally.

[@nathanfisher1826]

Classic 😊