Marty Robbins - El Paso - El Paso City

[@paulpugh2480]

Anyone who would give a thumbs down to this song must be a little light in the loafers .

[@alanblyde8502]

Such a great ballad 👌

[@elang1333]

Im a black male, 41 years old, from the east coast, and I tell you. If you've never been in the southwest area of America, your missing out on what makes this country great. Much Love El Paso. Thanks for the memories!!!!

[@maddthumbs]

you must of been at Ft.Bliss.....

[@anitahernandez699]

Something about ElPaso Texas that one can’t live it behind my roots will Always be there near the Rio Grande I lived in my daddy’s farm which was located along his farm Many stories to tell about my life near the famous Rio Grande The people that cross the river from Mexico seeking a better life in America mom would feed them Bean burritos n dad would let them wash up with our water pump from the ground I wonder how many lives we changed by helping this people I hope we did have changed their lives for the better cause we were the first Americans to welcome them to America I guess we did cause many years later a few would stop by n they would thank my Parents for helping them n given them a chance n believing in them some became big farmers like my daddy that contribute much to America by growing his cotton best cotton in the whole USA You see daddy was also a wet bag that cross the Rio Grande for a better future I could go on about my daddy n what he accomplished n What he gave back to America he had 5 sons n three severed in the Air Force 🇺🇸

[@anitahernandez699]

Come back and see us

[@garryandmaxinekuipers1848]

q

[@laveenaz1]

I"m also African American and I love this song. There are days where I have to hear it so thanks to the powers that be that it exists on so many media platforms. I lived in the Southwest for many years so you should seek it out and explore it's beauty and mystique.

[@donreidy5422]

Here I listening to Marty in December 2024 with you👍

[@martinglenz1577]

We are Germans who grew up in Liberia/ West Africa. Marty and our USA friends of any origin and our Liberian friends will forever live in our hearts.

[@craindan1]

Marty was one of the rare ones. His voice was made for the western ballads. Perfection is sometimes unattainable. Marty was perfection. Thank you mom for raising me on music such as Marty's.

[@CaneFu]

This song really brings back memories for me from the early 1960s. When I was a little kid my older sister used to play the song in her room and I would hear the music traveling downstairs and the lyrics painted pictures in my mind of the story it describes, just like I was actually watching a movie of it. It's a bittersweet memory for me now as my sister passed away last year, and she was the last of my family to depart this world as I am the youngest and alone now. This song will always remind me of her and that wonderful time in our family home when we were all together during my young life.

[@puertecitos6888]

people, you will never ever see or hear this kind of country greatness come along again. modern country is no match and never will be

[@chuckegbert3479]

I agree one hundred percent.

[@jameslangan788]

Puertecitos68 amen, ditto

[@canadahoser]

Chuck you are without a doubt dead on accurate. The melody and words of Marty will always rate up amongst the very best. Damn we miss Marty. His songs are now with the angels.

[@thomasmcconaughey8324]

I seen marty when I was stationed in Hawaii might have been 1976 or 77 the man got up on stage and played for 3 hours was one of the best concerts I've ever been to

[@kevinjudy7218]

Puertecitos68. Soooo right!!

[@Modern-Nerds]

My father use to sing me to sleep as a child to Marty Robbins. The nostalgia is unbelievable.

[@stephanielitton2929]

Mine too! Streets of Laredo was what sent me off to slumber land!

[@jcobra09]

Hahaha same! My dad used to sing this to me as a kid

[@connieedwards8337]

This has been my favorite song since I was a little girl. Loved Marty’s songs❤

[@johnpatterson1400]

Very cool , I wish country music still sounded like this

[@patscherschel2964]

My late husband was stationed in El Paso and we lived there on and off for almost 30 years. Every time I hear this song and El Paso City It brings back the wonderful life we had there and sometimes I cry because my husband isn't hear to listen with me. Pat

[@jweyek]

Back when country music was art.

[@edmundooliver7584]

country and western.

[@vogelvogeltje]

How we have trap country stars rapping over snap beats

[@mtnbkr8480]

40 plus years I've been listening to this song. I ain’t County or Western. But I love this song.

[@earldonaldson1427]

Thanks for your music Marty . Your music will live forever .

[@garyevans3421]

When my dad was a young man trying to decide what he wanted to do in life, worked for the Santa Fe railroad in McCamey, Tx. He said when Marty came out with this song, a big radio station down there, maybe out of El Paso, played this song back to back to back all day for several days!

[@richmerne3593]

God! that man has such a wonderful face - open, joyful and friendly - and a beautiful voice to top it all.

[@estebancorral5151]

For years, every Friday night, every Saloon and cantina in El Paso would be blaring this tune. People from neighboring Juarez , on day trip to El Paso, immediately asked for a translation. Once they knew the meaning to the lyrics, they would love the song that much more. Marty Robbins was a genius.

[@K-Denton]

I had the pleasure of talking with him behind stage just a few minutes before he went on stage. What a wonderful gracious man. He had no hesitation to visit with me. He wore a blue western suit with suade and leather trim. He did say he was always nervous before going on, but I told him that he is one of my favorite singers, and I had at that time, all of his albums. He was happy to hear that and I said you should never be nervous as everyone out in that audience was there because they love you and are so happy to have a chance to see you in person, he gave me a shoulder hug, said thank you Red. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[@TheGrneyedlady]

I've loved Marty Robbins since I was a kid. This is an example for all the kiddoes today. Back in the day when you had to be able to perform live without all the computerized tuning and modulation. Look Ma no lip syncing! Thanks for uploading.

[@lukeapa8342]

Well said..this then was truly music. Man made music. Real talent.

[@MESAVELLA]

...no 128 tracks...no overdubbing...no Pro-Tools...no pitch correction... ...only talent...pure and simple God blessed talent... ...thanks to our Lord for giving us these men and their voices to hear...

[@ItsWaldo]

Thanks.....glad you liked it :-)

[@davidlarge4732]

Marty is missed so much,a fantastic voice and a great sense of humour, god rest marty.

[@ItsWaldo]

Thanks David...glad you liked it. Have a great weekend :-)

[@angobansoar8174]

The word legend is often overused. But ... Marty Robbins - Legend.

[@pointingdog7235]

Legend? Definitely. Beyond legend? Definitely.

[@dashkharrngi4366]

Marty Robbins was, is and will be my very own favourite Singer. He came from a poor family but died, A GREAT AND FAMOUS COWBOY-SINGER, A LOVER, AN ACTOR and A GOOD PERSON who is at the same time being remembered a GOOD ENTERTAINER by all his beloved fans all over the world. I WILL ALWAYS BE MARTY ROBBINS's fan.😊

[@ddo20101]

ONE OF THE MOST MELLOW VOICES EVER IN COUNTRY MUSIC. LEFT US WAY TOO SOON.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Back when talent was all you had. No computer enhanced gimmicks or four-letter words. Just great music.

[@thecolonel7149]

Back when the genre was "Country & Western." RIP Marty.

[@skeeterjoe6490]

nobody but nobody was better than marty i often sing his songs doing kareoke every one enjoys them Rip marty you left us much to soon

[@JesseLikes-r3z]

Marty Robbins Marty Robbins puts out some of the best music I've ever heard

[@memyself-nd-i]

because of this song, i moved to El Paso and lived there 6 years....loved it. Even found a Mexican girlfriend......whom i'll always have fond memories of...... YC.

[@Charlotte-wp9rf]

This brings wonderful memories! They took the western out of country-western and now they’ve taken the country out of country. How sad. RIP Mr. Robbins. You are missed.

[@walliegirl2]

There are talented people in C&W, they just don't get played on the radio. Andrew Combs, a singer-songwriter, is one of my favorites.

[@e.a.p1851]

What a fantastic singer he was we will never see the likes again ... fantastic

[@Anthony-d6g6b]

HE WAS A GREAT SINGER AND MAY GOD KEEP BLESSED YOU ALWAYS AND BE HAPPY ✨️ ❤️ 🙏 🙌 😇 😊 ALWAYS

[@benjaminperez1149]

WE played this song at my mother's funeral.

[@jslasher1]

Having been born in El Paso a very long time ago it's hardly surprising that this iconic song would resonate in the mind's eye.

[@carolebest2788]

ONLY ONE EL PASO, ONE

[@jslasher1]

@@carolebest2788 Well, I bloody well hope so.

[@carolebest2788]

jslasher 1: THERE are a total of 5 El Pasos in America: one in Arkansas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado & of course, as you already know, Texas. Arkansas: El Paso, Arkansas is a very small town founded back in 1835 that you can find right off U.S. Highway 65

[@jslasher1]

@@carolebest2788 We don't have any town called El Paso in Australia, but we do have a town called Texas in Queensland. By the way, the state of New South Wales, where I live, is larger than Texas.

[@carolebest2788]

@jslasher1 I know Australia is larger than Texas and I know there are parts of Australia that have some of the most venomous reptiles in the world, and areas with little, or no population. We were talking about names of cities, what is your point? . AUSTRALIA is a fascinating place, with lots of history. Love the song WALTZING MATILDA... beautiful. It took me a while to find out what billabong might be. Anyway be safe and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS from the little state Rich in History, natural resources and love, TEXAS

[@genehightower3914]

My Dad would play Marty for me when I was little. I played it for my son when we would go on an outing then my son introduced my grandson to Marty now my great great grandson is a fan. Marty will live for ever.

[@SovereignSoulTV]

This made me cry I wish my generation could only give this type of singing to soothe them and calm their anger sometimes I'm glad I was raised on this brother thank you dearly mr Robbins and it's because of you I'm a proud Jamaican who sing country music .... 🇯🇲🌴🇺🇸

[@timothyhopkins6994]

I think that Marty Robbins was one of the greatest showma and one of the best country singers I have heard

[@lawrencecasey6992]

A legend in his lifetime.

[@shannonburns6724]

Martin David Robonson wrote and sang this Western classic. Paints a picture of everything in ones mind. Marty had that gift. His songs were things that could be made into movies. Funny how no one ever picked up on the entire albums to make movies from. R I P Marty. Hope you and Shannon are singing in Heaven.

[@tomhits]

I love "story-songs". Marty`s "El Paso" has been my favorite for over 50 years now, still is.

[@SPCLPONY]

Simply awesome harmonies!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

tomhits You Got The Drifting Cowboy In You Take Care Great Songs

[@lt.e.a.sewell6555]

Story songs (ballads) are my favorite depending on the artist. Marty Robbins was the king of country. But I’m a biased Texan.

[@tomrucco6490]

Excellent

[@andrewlake6]

I love the trio el paso el paso city and feelina

[@johntaylor3273]

Marty Robbins was taken far too early from us. The joy that he brought to his audiences was overwhelming! God needed Marty, and so he brought him home. we were blessed to ave been able to experience his heart & talent.

[@saddamlov3r]

this is the American spirit right here

[@ItsWaldo]

Thanks...glad you liked it :-)

[@aubreyshelburne5007]

I live in virginia and have relatives in El paso and they took me rosa's cantina,the lady bar keeper played El paso over and over for me as i love marty robbin's and gave me two token's for drinks with rosa's inscribed on them.I will keep them forever...thank's El paso....

[@Crazyfeline]

Shit, this is actually performed live and not lip synced. And ole Marty is playing live too. Damn. A stone classic.

[@aabb3340]

Where's the lead guitar? There's a second guitar (or it might be a mandolin, I don't know). There might be a violin in there too. You can hear a second guitar, or whatever it is, in almost all the breaks between lyrics. Listen close at 1:42 for example. Whatever this other instrument it, it isn't shown in this supposedly live recording.

[@aabb3340]

@ Hey I love the song. My point is they should have shown the other instrument in this live performance. It's weird to have three backup singers there with him but not show the instrument that's playing the lead line in between all the vocals. Anyway, it's a moot point.

[@rizkimaulanap8697]

@@aabb3340 You dont bring steel guitar and violin and etc to a shoe store

[@максгончаров-ъ2ц]

"Stone" like Diamond

[@dwightstewart7181]

Actually, that's not necessarily true. At the time, since performing on stage was so important, many recording companies would record a second version for such performances, complete with slightly changed lyrics, intros, endings, and/or whatever. The performers were still lip-singing, just to a version different from the album or record release. Of course, I don't know if Marty was doing that here. By the way, recording companies rarely do a second version today (stopped many years ago) since it nearly doubles the recording costs with little financial benefit.

[@geerterri]

I was born in 1959, the year that the Gunfighter Ballads record was released. I grew up with these songs. Also, the Glaser brothers were usually his backup group.

[@cherrybell2995]

My love is stronger than my fear of death,tonight nothing is worse than this pain in my heart. Thanks Marty your song says it all.

[@lynnmiler2362]

What a talent Marty wrote and sang over 500 songs he could hold your attention the whole time to bad we don't have men like this today

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!

[@brentmitchell1865]

My father was an awesome mandolin player who loved Marty Robbins. I learned this song for my dad and remember how glad it made him. This song brings me back to a time in my life when my father and I played wonderful music together, what an awesome voice and an even more awesome memory of the Song El Paso.

[@patriciajrs46]

Good for you, Brent. That's a wonderful memory.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Una canzone molto bella! Bellissimo video! 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💋💯🌄🍀

[@brianfuller2241]

Marty's voice was magic and the songs were great but pay attention to the lead guitar behind Marty. It is part of what made this song and Big Iron greatest hits. The guitarist was Grady Martin, a great studio musician of the time.

[@yvonnemathis1183]

He had such a GREAT VOICE

[@CareyJayWebster-oz3kq]

Sitting around the fire with guitars and beers my step mom and uncle would sing throughout the night .kids playing til they fall asleep with the sound of laughter and crackling fire and singing good ol country songs

[@princessoffire1107]

Good Lord that man had a voice smoother than silk.

[@carlaaustin7223]

His voice is fantastic. It's good.

[@mrblack4660]

hi

[@hannegrevejohannessen5639]

yes yes yes

[@alfonsomunoz4424]

Great voice!

[@erreugeto]

As a parting gift, Vince threw in introducing Marty to the next generation. Major props for that.

[@rogercallaghan1264]

You just can't beat Marty. Listened to him when I was about 8yrs old. I'm 65 now.. love his singing ❤

[@CareyJayWebster-oz3kq]

This song is part of my core memories as a little kid growing up in the 60s. My step mom,my aunties husband,they were from the Midwest and they played this song along with many others of that time. Marty is a cherished memory of my days

[@TheDiamondRealm]

What I appreciate most about this performance is that it is live, no special sound system, Marty is playing guitar -no other back up instruments and only the two back up singers on harmony. You will not find that on any recording today. Everything goes through a computer and it even puts you on key if you aren't. That was being done for Madonna back in the early 80's. Appreciate Marty, there is no one and never will be anyone like him ever again.

[@jamesmoore5442]

This is not live.....there are mult guitars playing. Or maybe its live and there is a guitar player playing behind camera....

[@ZBingJB]

james moore Marty had studio musician(s), off/on stage as needed, in addition to 2 on stage regular / partner vocalists. Both songs, here, are live and are simply some of the most eloquent vocals recorded by anyone. He had no reverb, echos, mixers or electronic synthesis of any kind - it's just pure cowboy music at it's best!!! ... btw - Marty often played rhythm guitar - just not for this recording of El Paso City :)

[@bobwilliams3502]

I was a kid when I heard Marty’s “crossover “ hit A white sport coat and a pink carnation many years later my wife N I loved El Paso and then several years after that we were blown away by El Paso cities haunting lyrics just a couple of great Marty Robbins songsAs a matter of fact we have every album a ever made

[@BeachBumRAP]

I thought the title was "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean". Or was that song by Jimmy Buffett? 😄

[@angelatutkaluk1561]

i was so blessed to have lived the era.Nothing else will EVER take the place of this music

[@ItsWaldo]

Thanks....glad you liked it....angela :-)

[@lucaderdelanto758]

hate this eras music... im the only person in my school that loves classic country... i find it as actual music and it makes me feel joyful inside... beautiful and awesome music

[@mattc.3023]

Lucader delanto I don't know the population of your school, but I'd be willing to bet that there are others there who share you musical taste. Back when I was in school (1950's through most of the '60s) I was a big Sinatra fan; still am. I was surprised to find, back then, that many of my contemporaries were also fans of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, and others of their era, as well as earlier singers and musicians. It's just that many young people are afraid to let others know that they don't necessarily enjoy what is current and popular. Enjoy what you like, and don't worry about what others think. (I always feel a little sorry for those whose musical taste is limited to only one style; they're missing out on a whole world of music.)

[@patriciacobos7828]

As a kid my brothers were young teens n they bought these records n Marty Robbins was my favorite. ❤

[@deefrender165]

Love his voice. His songs will live on forever

[@IvoryRose123]

Missing my Dad tonight and came on to listen to some of his favorite songs.

[@99cachorro]

I'm always amazed with this mans voice, he had such a gift!

[@ItsWaldo]

Thanks....glad you liked it :-)

[@patmelton43]

One time in West Virginia on vacation a band was playing and I requested "El Paso". Not only did they not know it, they were offended that I asked. I could not wait to get back to Texas where everyone understood me.

[@user-wb2wb5oz5c]

+Pat Melton lot's of racist nationalists live there from what I hear.

[@patmelton43]

El Javier You are right. I grew up there and while there are some good people, things have gone downhill in the past few years. So glad I ended up in Texas. Texas is my heart and I knew it would be before I even got here.

[@marthajensen8827]

+Pat Melton I grew up in the woods of West Virginia and this stuff is all we listened to. Marty Robbins has always been one of my favorites. Such a beautiful voice and great entertainer. I love all the older country music artist, that is what I grew up on.

[@marthajensen8827]

+martha jensen I don't know where you were in WV., but it was not the normal for all the people I knew and grew up with.

[@tiffanybelle3151]

gotta love texas born and raised.

[@OldManMontgomery]

The honor is being presented by Eddie Arnold. Meeting that man would have been an honor in itself.

[@kennakast5584]

I would give anything if a man serenaded me with a voice like this

[@jeremydowdy1149]

One of the greatest songs ever written!

[@buddyl49]

this is the best country singer ever

[@STARRIDER2276]

This song by Robbins is pure Country, a perfectly written song. The Marriage of lyric and melody, can't get any better then this.

[@davidfoxtrot7865]

Sheer talent!

[@bencraft4733]

One of the best country songs ever written, sung by one of the top singers of all time!

[@lynnmiler2362]

Why can't music sound like this today???

[@karthik-manickavelu]

Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves, Don Williams and Merle Haggard,... simply the best. 👌

[@joyceshealy1385]

What a great song writer!!!!

[@johnwhite2137]

A true country legend

[@junesimon601]

I'M June Simon. Listening To MR.Marty Robin's As A Young Girl Growing Up And Never Get Tierd Of His Singing But Watching Him Performing Is Even More Exciting. Oh I love That Man.

[@ronniegreene6531]

My gracious. Never saw that live version before. Man he could sing! Thanks for posting.

[@joeelipo]

Thanks God still very good music to enjoy thanks to KZbin. Oldies songs better than some nowadays music.

[@lindatirone8841]

This is back when folks could truly sing without the aid of studio synthesizers & the like...I miss talent such as Marty Robbins...I think we all do!

[@lonniegarner713]

You can't find anybody better than Marty Robbins

[@po2313]

What a great man and gentleman....we need more of his kind in the spotlight today..

[@respann]

Music that can never die loving this from Kingston 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲

[@scooter6332]

The ink spots, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Nat King Cole, frank Sinatra...etc just some of the amazing artists I wish I had an opportunity to grow up around. Being 16, I would have loved more than anything to grow up in the 1940s-1950s it seemed like such a beautiful time period.

[@mollywolfgirl9432]

sure is

[@stevematthews1624]

+Jesse Pinkman You forgot Harry Belafonte - he played in my uncle's club in Miami when I was a child.

[@lemonlime4172]

shut the fuck up

[@scooter6332]

Whatd I do to you?

[@joshuasharff4613]

While I understand the statement of prejudice, I believe if you look at his statement again. he was speaking at the more simple idealic time. Where it was easier to become anything you wanted. Everyone deals with prejudice, don't let it define every statement you make.

[@berndweber2245]

Marty robbins was without doubt one of the best singers of all time

[@jordantaylor789]

For sure!

[@glendaclark1440]

Marty Was country western music , there will never be anyone that can fill his boots. He put western music on the map. I remember the day we lost him. Rest in peace Marty.

[@robertbomber1522]

Nor quite, he brought western music back to the map. Major prior artists include Sons of the Pioneers, Roy Rogers (was also a founding member of the Sons) Gene Autry, and the other singing cowboys.

[@elmontcumberbatch6955]

Roy rogers

[@silverioberenguer2446]

Marty Robin's...one of my favorite...thank you

[@njbelpaso]

Moving from Detroit Michigan to El Paso Texas. It was a dark night coming in on highway, but we could see the lights of El Paso and Marty Robbins was singing this song. That was almost 45 years ago. And any time I hear this song I go back to that time. Thank you Marty Robbins

[@Kor_gamerCrawford]

As a 16 year In 2023 I lived off of old music and this makes my soul sing

[@jimlyn4085]

Remember my dad listening to this back in the day. And now it's one of my favorites.

[@michaelditizio7141]

I don't know how these souls are so broken, that they can give a thumbs down. To one of ,I think is the best story songs ever.

[@kingwacky184]

This guy is a legend. El Paso City is still to this day one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. And the first song El Paso is not far behind, both great songs. Edit: just heard the second song in this trilogy named Feleena. That song was just as beautiful and just as perfect if not even more so since it give more detail in to the story. That song is over 8 minutes long. Apparently El Paso came first, Feleena was the second song and El Paso City was the third song in the trilogy.

[@hannegrevejohannessen5639]

el paso is a cowboy movie .you dont need to see,just listening

[@danievanrooyen2767]

This what music is all about!!!!!!!!!!!

[@moms2398]

What a fantastic tribute. Thanks for sharing!

[@eimanfatemi9587]

I appreciate this song

[@theresaholguin699]

Marty was truly a grand entertainer. I miss this kind of music. When County music was country music. He left us way to soon. A very well deserved award. At least Marty got to see that he was elected into the Hall of Fame. A very humble man

[@Skillgannon83]

amazing!! where did we go so wrong with music that the likes of this is no longer made?

[@theunknown4570]

You know your an AWESOME singer. When You write a #1 hit then follow it up with another hit about the first one.

[@Tashyboy15]

That's real talent ! Its really a trilogy with Feleena from el paso , the man was simply a one off, his songs took you back to the dusty trails and outlaw ridden towns of yesteryear !

[@theunknown4570]

yep, lets meet at the saloon for a drink.......

[@maddennis55]

+Neil Tipton He had another, 'Feleena from ElPaso'. A story of the girl. It is here on YT.

[@pedrorodrigues4633]

+maddennis55 I didn't know that! Thanks!

[@johnfassl198]

Neil Tipton

[@gilbertianrueda]

My Grandpa Charlie (originally from Kentucky) was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso. He met my grandma while here and the rest is history. They’re still together 50+ years later.

[@carwash345]

IN 1959 I was in Air Force school in Texas and that song was on the air. I really liked it then and still do.

[@TroutAsLubricationRecords]

my grandmother used to play me this lp when i was a kid....im Norwegian but she translated the lyrics to me in real time and i was blown away at the age of six. I found the part of being shoot very radical cause of the nice melody and flow of both lyrics and melody.

[@zanestarr6957]

People should never forget this was the first big 'cross over' song, countless singers should forever thank Mr Robbins & whoever wrote this story for their careers......

[@andreacloyd3672]

This is the 1st country song 2 win a Grammy. Was a crossover hit on both the country & pop charts

[@flawlesswhoreless7691]

Yh amazing song

[@OscarJT-vf8js]

Son las canciones mas bonitas del Oeste o Country nunca pasan de moda y son años escuchando ésta musica maravillosa, Aaludosd desde Chile

[@paulthomas804]

I think this is the GREATEST COUNTR AND WESTERN SONG EVR RECORDED