Marty Robbins - El Paso City (Live)

Marty Robbins performed "El Paso City" live on the Marty Robbins Spotlight in 1978.

[@MegaNonkie]

This guy needs a long awaited biopic, from country to nascar.

[@allanfranklin9615]

There's no dancing girls, flashing lights, props...just pure talent. These guys are great.

[@michaelmarks8954]

Saw him in San Diego in the late 70’s just a piano and Marty.🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@ConnieHernandez-w1o]

Back then that's what it took was real talent. You don't see much talent like that anymore.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

This was a brilliant effort to capture the magic of El Paso which I loved so much. It remains one of my all time favourite recordings. England, March, 2024.

[@VidarLund-k5q]

This is real country and western music. What goes for country music today is CMINO, Country Music In Name Only.

[@kkonvicka25]

To write that song in 4 minutes, he must have been a poetic genius. His life glows eternal.

[@robinclarke9978]

Four minuites? Takes eight to sing!!

[@antonioacevedo634]

@@robinclarke9978it’s a 5 minute song.. faleena was 8 minutes

[@andywebster7511]

Sure he wrote it off the back of another one of his greats

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@andywebster7511ciao Andy! 🙋‍♀️😊😘💘🌅

[@BrainTraumatizer]

@@andywebster7511 its meta, and pretty cool tbh

[@bl3873]

Being from the actual city of El Paso, Texas, this song and his "El Paso" song make me beam with pride. We're not a NY, LA, or Nashville, but we have history that other cities do not. If you are reading these comments, I invite you to my city to see what Marty Robbins was talking about. It's different now, but the essence of the story still reigns true when you go to Rosa's Cantina on Doniphan Drive not far from the actual Rio Grande and Mt. Cristo Rey. Thanks Marty for making my city famous twice. Whenever I drive in and approach the county line, I always play this song and the "El Paso" song.

[@baileyanderson244]

Great comment. I agree! Born and raised!

[@muansanga7]

If I were to choose between a visit to Texas and New York, I’d choose Texas in a heartbeat. There are so many things I want to see there.

[@davidhumby]

i have made a promis to myself one day and one day soon i will go to el paso and rosa's cantina it all sounds like magic iam from england and i will make that trip soon

[@thenotorious9271]

Chuco town. 915

[@elainemorein3313]

@@davidhumby Did you know there was 3 songs about this? All by Marty Robbins. There was El Paso, the 1st one, then El Paso City. Then I came across one called Feelena, (girl in the song) when she was born. I dont know when Marty recorded this one, but I had never heard it. It is a Beautiful Story that Marty tells. I love them all, & I know the words to them all. Have listened to them hundreds of times. They are all on You Tube, You can see them there. He is tied for 2nd place for My most Favorite Singer. 1. Elvis and Marty Robbins & Ray Price. They are All Phenomenal !!! Especially Elvis. He had my heart.

[@chrisquirke1274]

my husband picked this before he died to be played at his funeral and it was very approprite thanks marty

[@ConrailFreight]

Chris Quirke I will do the same thing! I’m sorry for your loss may god be with you and your husband!

[@beckyesteban2445]

Chris Quirke you

[@karljohansen7251]

hope you spent enough $ for unnecessary crap for the cErEmoNy stoopid

[@dannyc1174]

Wow! Very Nice.

[@dr.chickenfingers5696]

@@ConrailFreight god isn't real 🤔

[@maynardsmuse714]

My grandpa loved this song. I just passed the sign on I-25 that said El Paso 254 miles away from Albuquerque. So I pulled this song up to commemorate. RIP grandpa, this one is for you! 🥰

[@kandidelahr941]

I hope he found his El Paso, damn fine singer.

[@Clandsom]

This should have 100 billion views.

[@ryankelly2851]

40 years ago today Marty Robbins went to Rosa's Cantina in the sky. Mr. Teardrop (one of Marty's nicknames) will be forever remembered as a true country singer and songwriter. Some memories just won't die but for us, the memories we have of Marty will never die🙏

[@edwardmckinney2542]

Absolutely the best cowboy ballad singer in history--there will never be another Marty Robbins.

[@brandonmckay2143]

Anyone who doesn't like this song isn't country,this song takes me back to the good times. Real Country,the real music us good ol boys love and enjoy. Marty will live on forever in our hearts,and his music will play on forever as long as us country boys still live and then some......

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

@Rexas Takashi so was I! And I agree completely. New "country" is crap. This though, this is some damn good music.

[@colbyjame]

It’s western

[@DarthSidious]

Ok Boomer.

[@people6117]

@@DarthSidious ..

[@waterbottle4542]

That’s not how subjective opinion works

[@highdesertexplorer123]

Marty Robbins was the greatest story teller through song ever. God bless to all the “Marty Robbins” out there still listening to his songs and imagining if they themselves lived in another time.

[@rolanddunk5054]

A talented man with a beautiful unique voice who always had the required emotion,sadly missed.

[@Promise5252525252525]

Marty was probably one of the most influential country artists to ever live. He was a great man and will always be remembered. R.I.P Marty Robins.

[@ingridmaier5864]

Marty was the best of the best!

[@beckyesteban2445]

Gabriel Ramirez /the best that ever was never will be another Marty

[@pinkrose1438]

Gabriel Ramirez, That's what we call real country music. Never again!

[@mariojohnston7147]

Marty was the main man for western music to come to life 🤍

[@deweysnyder4357]

Ya he was western not country. He was the best

[@danielskogen9926]

To write a song like this that reflects back on the greatest cowboy ballad ever written, El Paso, is just phenomenal!!! Truely a legendary songwriter and one of the greatest country singers of all time!!! Oh and a great entertainer!

[@okboomer1340]

There's no ice skating rinks. no zambonis, no hockey sticks, no two minute penalties for high sticking, just pure talent.

[@AngloidBeliever]

Such a beautiful voice, he was a very talented man.

[@robinclarke9978]

Marty Robbins come across as a genuine human being. He can also sing. What more can I say??

[@primroseharan9749]

Marty is simply the greatest singer ever just love him

[@elainemorein3313]

AND HE wrote SO many songs. Was a fantastic Songwriter !!!!

[@tenbroeck1958]

According to many Country singers, like Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins was the greatest singer. I won't argue with Merle's opinion!

[@logandunkin666]

Im 20 years old i wish more people listened to this music today and not their shit, love ya marty wish i could have seen you in your prime!

[@jackgaydos9945]

same

[@fffccc1914]

Never been to El Paso, but this song takes me there. What a legend! Unbelievable voice and talent! You are in a better place Marty Robbins than all of us. RIP.

[@castrojank5653]

I love this song. It reminds me of my college days in 1979. Now I am 63 and I still like this song.

[@mrbobevans]

Bobby and Donnie were incredible talents in their own right.

[@SingleMalt77005]

I was wondering about those two backup singers. Who are they?

[@RonaldValentine]

Marty saved my life with this song. RIP Marty and many thanks!

[@brendalg4]

How did he save your life?

[@JRL_]

@@brendalg4 Legend has it your still waiting for his answer.

[@rsafree1139]

@@JRL_I’m still waiting too

[@chasecook5031]

My great grandfather had loads of his CDs I now have the pleasure to carry on his love for marty Robbins thank you Great grandpa and thank you marty a man that cant be replicated an icon

[@HalFelz1967]

What a soft and beatiful voice had this man!

[@davidwas77]

I never thought id ever see a sequel to a song

[@thefinancialcrisis]

Matthew Mcconaughey would make a great Marty Robbins

[@_walruseater]

i was about to post this same thing

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

You guys are onto something... I'm calling Hollywood, Nashville and Matt M. and cashing in your idea.

[@dannyc1174]

Oh Man, absolutely right!!

[@chefduane3742]

By gosh, I think you're on to something!!

[@amberebright8768]

I need this to happen 😟 I've said it since I came across this video

[@michaelpass2176]

Heard this song over ADF in an OV-1 Mohawk while flying over Ft. Bliss, TX.

[@uk-neil1234]

Greetings from Luton in England....I love this song, in fact I love all Marty's songs.

[@rifletargets]

Although I had grown up to be a metal head, Marty Robbins was my favorite singer when I was kid. The music is country, the stories are metal (gold metal). Since 1980 this had been one of my favorites, four decades and still going strong!!

[@insertfunnyname3478]

Western/country the best music

[@sacrilegioussasquatch]

I grew up as a metalhead and rap fan, but now I'm also way into older country. As a kid I thought everything but stuff like rammstein was bad but then i chilled out and opened my mind to other stuff. Marty Robbins is great!

[@christophervalenti5214]

This is bad ass I didn't know there was a follow up to el paso

[@bubblejuggler]

Yes, and this was actually the second follow up. The middle one is called Faleena and it's about her experience! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKakfqeDn6mCpdk

[@TR-yi8up]

This one lags just a hair, but the live singing makes up for that. Pretty sure the amazing but troubled Jim Gordon played on the original

[@swampydouglasobannon8804]

there's a song he wrote about the girl Feleena three songs total.

[@Brian-rr3nj]

There was actually supposed to be a 4th song but he passed away before it was written

[@derekbrown7892]

I am glad not on your Christmas list

[@eligebrown8998]

He definitly looks like he's having fun. To bad he isnt alive today. The country music industry would be so much better

[@richardchristensen904]

Saw Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard and the Sons of the Pioneers in concert twice in Oakland. Marty was an outstanding performer and entertainer. He had the audience in the palm of his hands during both concerts. He was the best performer I have ever seen.

[@elainemorein3313]

I saw Marty & Merle on the same concert too. Merle Haggard is a great singer, but he has no stage personality. Marty got it all

[@sacrilegioussasquatch]

He has a unique stage presence, seems like he's genuinely happy to be there. I'm jealous and wish I could've been there!

[@neilalbright4349]

I grew up listening to these songs and others I love this music

[@_sunsor]

Any recommendations?

[@AliciaSharee-ej3iv]

My mom loved Marty Robbins . I wasn't a big fan. As I grew up I listened as a way to remember my mom and Little Joe the Wrangler became a beginning into myself becoming a huge fan myself . The most beautiful voice ever and a twinkle in his eyes. Mom has been gone many years now , As I listen with tears flowing I miss her and the joy Mr. Robbins brought to our home.

[@fixitmann6685]

Totally forgotten singer, even though he had a couple big hits! That range and the transitions he could pull off, is pretty rare.

[@gustavofring3864]

everytime i see marty robbins sing this song i smile :)

[@dannypalmer7701]

You can feel the Texas and Oklahoma pride! Gods Country and the Heartland of America! 😂😂❤❤

[@joycebarzey4735]

One of the very best country song ever made. My favorite song.

[@brendalg4]

Then you need to hear the other two songs that this song comes from. El Paso and Feleena

[@dianewilcox2419]

I have loved Matyy Robin's since i heard his first song and my husband was singing with him to m 😭

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Man! I grew listening to this great man's music, sadly he died when I was a little kid so I never got the honor of seeing him perform live. RIP Marty Robbins

[@aimelapierre5705]

Marty Robbins was the best country singer ever

[@keithschmidt6418]

What a greaat trilogy of songs RIP MARTY ROBBINS.

[@goodeye6373]

Years ago he came to town with pretty much the crew from Hee Haw. Grandpa and Minnie Pearl, Buck Owens Roy Clark And Dolly.. Was such a great concert with their comedy. Was so awsome. Don't quite recall the year somewhere in between 1976-78. He sang ElPaso City. There was a few other country singers there also. They said one time when they were in one town I think Roy was telling the joke that Dolly's bra strap broke and wiped out the first ten rows.

[@davidhumby]

this must be one of the most beautiful country songs ever

[@gregclark1195]

What happened to country music? GOLDEN CLASSIC. Like George Jones sang, "Who will fill their shoes"

[@ladykoiwolfe]

No one will, no one can. Even their own kids don't sing the same. Not that they should. Finding a proper balladeer is as difficult as finding a record company willing to look for the audience to suit such singers these days. I do wish they still had the audience they deserve.

[@lexingtonlad5745]

This makes me smile. Which doesn't happen often. Thanks Marty.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Real country , real talent. We don't see this anymore sadly.

[@susanmckee9743]

I will try to very hard thank you for the music and the memories

[@arsenamcintire961]

Dang the man sure could sing. Such a vibrant amazing personality.

[@peepingtom6500]

Will be for ever in our hearts 🌹🙏

[@fireabyss5147]

I'm 30, bean eating mexican and I like American country like marty robbinss and johnny horton etc

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, I haven't heard this in DECADES! So beautiful!

[@johnwbernard65]

Marty Was The Best all time And feel Good Musician and Funniest

[@futbolcubs123]

This song means so many things to me. Everyone has an El Paso to remember

[@ReneStover]

Marty was the greatest balladeer ever, I saw him in Hiwassee GA, he was ever bit as great as I expected, and had been told!

[@dr.chickenfingers5696]

That's very cool, Rene

[@MikeJones-kr6ig]

Marty was a Fantastic singer & song writer!

[@mariojohnston7147]

He was brill🤍

[@JB-gw8ee]

How freaking cool is Mr Marty Robbins?

[@Okidoki_Loki]

Dang good song, classic country can't be beat compared to new country

[@ConrailFreight]

Okidoki_Loki This new country is just a hip hop song that someone says is country.

[@dr.chickenfingers5696]

@@ConrailFreight I do dislike hip hop and new country, but that's just wrong

[@AppalachianScribble]

What an amazing timeless story and song from the one and only Marty Robbins at his best - LIVE!

[@viansu2024]

I visit ELP quite often & every time the plane is nearing El Paso about to land..I see the beautiful lights below, this song comes to mind. El Paso City..Every time. Thank you Marty

[@Kailonbass]

Hello, I’m from Florida, I’m not yet 18 nor can I drive yet but I want to go to west Texas really bad, I’m an avid bass angler with a soft spot for deserts, falcon lake is one of my top destinations along with elephant butte in New Mexico, lake Havasu in Arizona/California and more, I imagine myself driving through the desert to my destinations listening to my favorite artist… Marty Robbins

[@dexterjankaren]

Thats some good harmonizin

[@dannyc1174]

It sure is, my friend - Bobby Sykes and Don Winters

[@russellwhite1581]

@@dannyc1174 Bobby Sykes' song "The Guard On The North Wall" is superb.

[@dilksjoel]

They actually miss a few notes but other than that it was good

[@derekbrown7892]

Only one word to say Marty Robbins--Fantasic

[@ffelony7603]

Not only is he a fantastic singer but the words in this song are totally incredible. ❤

[@Palootski]

They sure don’t make em like this anymore... Great Song Great Singer

[@gothamvelveth3067]

Que gran homenaje le hizo Marty Robbins a la ciudad El Paso... es una hermosa canción, que perdurará por mientras haya humanidad...

[@benjaminperez1149]

We played Marty Robbins at my mother's funeral,.

[@robg915]

Listening to this from El Paso City...By the Rio Grandeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[@ulrichschnier307]

More than a quarter of a century ago I was stationed at Fort Bilss in El Paso when I was a young 2nd Lieutenant. It was in that fall of 1996 when I met and fell in love with the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Due to a quirk of fate, I did not find the courage to make her my wife, although I believe today that she wished for it. Now, 27 years later, I am a "full bird" Colonel. I have never been married. And not a single day passes by on which I don't think of my beautiful Angel and those days back in El Paso.

[@tomfairbanks154]

:(

[@michillene]

WHAT A VOICE, SUCH A SWEET AND KIND MAN..YOU ARE MISSED, MARTY.

[@tituswelch1291]

Marty Robbins... One of the greats

[@JoyceBoyd-m7h]

Don't come any better than this MAN.

[@darrellsomers5427]

The greatest story teller country music will ever have ,and what a great voice and he ran NASCAR too

[@slightlycrafty]

My sister and I saw him in concert in San Diego great great great singer/songwriter!!!

[@flyumhighloft]

All Time Great !! GOD BLESS YOU Marty Robbins Thank You For All The Great Years You Are Missed !!

[@donndwyer4585]

Listening to Mr. Robbins stirs my soul.

[@jakepace456]

Matthew Mconahey is his doppelganger!

[@johncamarena2449]

Him and Ron Burgundy

[@ericcrawford3405]

He sure is!

[@pambarnak1645]

Ronny Robbins, his son, would have been good too when he was younger.

[@okcman34]

But Marty had true talent

[@Fran_van_der_Geld]

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐒!!

[@hayesman76]

I loooove this song. One if my all-time favorites.

[@donndwyer4585]

There are few musical geniuss'. Marty is one. Tom T. Is one. Roger Miller is one. But they are all gone. I will always know true music.

[@wattamutt]

a true musician.

[@rickb5946]

Left there about 1980 but El Paso will always be my hometown.

[@matthewortenzio4365]

What a great song and story, a wonderful ending to a three song trilogy

[@gordyn5292]

36 years ago today, still remember that day too well. Never be another voice like Marty Robbins, the archetypal Country & Western singer.

[@williamgilkey7039]

A GREAT Singer- SPOT On

[@downtoearth5108]

Marty Robbins, a genius poet, great story teller. This song and other songs of yours Marty inspire me to this day 15 August 2023. Ride those plains in the skies above. Restfully sleep Sir Marty Robbins.

[@danielskogen9926]

What a poet and singer and mastermind to come up with a song like this that reminisces back to the song "El Paso" really is genius, to say the least! An awesome talent!!!

[@mosesbanda3321]

classis song. loved it always

[@lindaparker7229]

I grew up listening to Marty Robbins songs, and I Love his voice 💞🎼🔊🤗😉👌🍻

[@maireadpower6475]

His voice was beautiful 😍 probably the best country voice of all time..he was blessed God rest him 🇮🇪🇮🇪 merle haggard would be next to him in Vocals.. the two most beautiful voices in country music history 😍😍

[@tinytim7014]

Bro why tf did u do an ireland flag

[@dannypalmer7701]

Cool.Im from Oklahoma! Been all over Texas and the USA! 😂

[@jnichols3]

I missed meeting him in Nashville by a few minutes about 1980. My parents and I were in his museum/giftshop. The lady who who operated it told us he had been there most of the morning, but had just left to meet with MCA repesentatives about the upcoming awards show. I got a shirt that had a picture of him sitting on the hood a corvette. Also bought a license plate with his name on it, that I still have and moves with me wherever I live. Within ten years after his death country music songs started to sound so much alike that by the early 90s I was no longer a country fan.

[@james28if]

I like the way MR clowns with his harmony singers at the beginning. a lot of mutual respect between there guys. a lot of smiles

[@kenharris5760]

Great song and singer

[@greengunner4749]

My uncle has this on a Marty Robbins dvd we always listen to it when we're drinking, this song really grabbed me.

[@brendalg4]

Then you should listen to the other two songs. This has to be the third one going by the storyline. There is an original El Paso and another one called Feelena.

[@vladimirimmer447]

Tuto nádhernou píseň máme také v češtině. Zdravím všechny kovboje na světě z České republiky !!! 🤠🪕🔥🎻🇺🇸🇨🇿

[@jerrymoloney4273]

1976 flying over El Paso, as the pilot just announced. This song comes on the closed circuit music channel. Have loved it ever since.

[@alantowncar7431]

One of my All Time Favorites ...

[@dr.chickenfingers5696]

me too