R.W. Hampton Performs "The Master's Call" at the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

R.W. Hampton sings "The Master's Call," a Marty Robbins song, at the 36th Gathering. This performance is from the "Tribute to Don Edwards" show on January 31, 2020 - the full show is available to Western Folklife Center members only, so go to www.westernfolklife.org and join now! R. W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West, as well as performing traditional and original cowboy songs. He and his family live at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains south of Cimarron, New Mexico. In 2011, R.W. was inducted into the Western Music Association's Hall of Fame.

[@geoffreydell7926]

I've been a fan of Marty Robins my whole life. Even played Masters Call in a church music service on guitar with keyboard as an accompaniment. I have never heard this intro before. I will now adapt it to my rendition. Beautiful.

[@grannydyess]

Geoffrey he has been my favorite singer since childhood and all his songs are wonderful other artists do okay when they sing them but no one does it like Marty

[@irishwhiplash1258]

I’m playing this song on gitaur in church this morning!

[@fnfn9229]

not only does he sing magnificently but his guitar playing is immaculate.

[@conniegomez1321]

we LOVE this man...his Christianity the life he lives, his sincerity!! We have been honored to meet RW on several occasions. He was so kind and gracious when my 93 year old cousin met him in Visalia CA (Maverick Coffee House) and in Kanab, UT when we attended Western Legends!!! We attended the Bridgport, CA Barns and Terraces concert in 2008. RW "did" church Sunday morning, alone! What a BLESSING: no "church service" has ever been more spiritual!!! Heaven will be much better having RW HAMPTON there!!!!!

[@grannydyess]

Wonderful job he did on Marty Robbins song .Marty was my favorite singer of all time

[@joecavalcante703]

Let's make the ballads great again!

[@newyorknight]

Ultimate cowboy song.

[@leocreth4799]

I'm not a usual fan of covers, but by my sinful soul this is the sweetest sound I ever heard for this song. Right on par with good ol' Mr. Robbins himself!

[@grannydyess]

There have been many renditions of this classic song but aside from Marty Robbins and don edwards this is the best I have heard

[@brandonw6340]

I wish Americans as a whole remembered there roots we are all a bunch of transplanted sinners the only thing that equalizes us is our Savior and when it’s time to hang our hats for the last time. The cowboy has always stood as a symbol of “the real man” tough and unforgiving but he still bends his knee for one thing

[@rexbeach9914]

That's as good as I've ever heard...you did it justice

[@grannydyess]

Awesome rendition of Marty’s song

[@mewmew7926]

BEAUTIFUL rendition- belongs right up there with Marty and Don.

[@conniegomez1321]

better as we know the HEART of this man!!!!

[@ketznov4072]

its not up there with Marty Robbins but a good rendition none the less

[@Rack47]

it's definitely right next to Marty's. Best cover I've heard, ever. Don's isn't as good in my opinion.

[@grannydyess]

Wonderful rendition of this classic song. He reigns right along with Marty Robbins and don edwards

[@ricprado3581]

Love this song so much because of its powerful message and beautiful cover. I’m not a religious man but after a hard loss i indeed accepted life is the masters to take or give.

[@supergene5169]

Hey man it's not too late to still give your life to Him. We all get our calling. Maybe you haven't had it yet, maybe you ignored it, maybe this comment itself is it... I don't know for sure, but what I do know is that it's not too late for you to turn to Him. He loves you. I love you. God bless.❤

[@WallytheRapper]

Very good.... my fav of Marty

[@grannydyess]

So great a singer

[@grannydyess]

Well done version of Marty’s classic song.

[@rcrummett]

Keep it coming - good stuff here for sure

[@conniegomez1321]

yes...amen

[@grannydyess]

Well done mr Hampton you sang Marty’s song well

[@grannydyess]

Wonderful singer

[@grannydyess]

He does a great rendition of Marty Robbins classic song

[@efraincastaneda6196]

I NEED the tabs for this version😡❤️ its so magical

[@grannydyess]

Well done mr Hampton. This is great rendition of Marty’s song

[@johnunderwood5115]

Once we were as close as nay brothers ever,, I miss my old pard,, tons of memories in the saddles. I would love for you to do a version of "The Gringo Pistolero",,

[@gamerleo]

This was fantastic! Thank you!

[@graymann7762]

Good job

[@mnieder5300]

Perfection.

[@efraincastaneda6196]

Man this cover gave the the correct way i should sing this song. Beautiful cover❤️

[@Elynessa]

Wonderful voice

[@vielplaysdagames2298]

I don’t believe in god but still love this song

[@PeaceOfGrace]

God believes in you, He created you.

[@grannydyess]

Great singer

[@kayvazquez9787]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@grapejuicelover3828]

Can anyone tell me how his guitar is tuned

[@Bub8les5]

Its good don’t get me wrong it just doesn’t have the same fire as the original

[@chrisdawson1776]

Wrong

[@Bub8les5]

@@chrisdawson1776 you have heard the original right?

[@chrisdawson1776]

@@Bub8les5 Yup

[@Bub8les5]

@@chrisdawson1776 then why would you say such a thing

[@chrisdawson1776]

@@Bub8les5 its better

[@paulerickson3249]

Not written by Bob Wills original track was by Fats Waller and a Jazz piece 1936/37

[@grannydyess]

Marty died in 1982

[@grannydyess]

Don Edwards died last year

[@rogerkay8603]

No Marty is he? Very atmospheric and thanks, but no Marty beater here.

[@NothingNowhereNoOne]

Should’ve stuck to his voice .

[@conorkennedy3304]

that's not how the song goes.