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I was listening to some of my Dads old records and man can that guy tell a story with his words.


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There were none better than Marty at marrying lyrics and music. El Paso is haunting, as is El Paso City. There is something about Big Iron that really gets me as well. One time Marty came to Des Moines for a stock car race. Something went haywire with his car. He bought a car from a local driver. When the race was over, he gave the car back, along with the money that he had won.


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He is truly missed from this end of the world.

Marty Robbins made El Paso more than just another town on the Rio.



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Yes he could....
Big Iron, El Paso, streets of laredo,....
...Devil Woman,...Damn...the list goes on and on!.... cool



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I swear they could make a movie out a few of his songs, but it would probably be better left to the imagination. I love El Paso, and Big Iron


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You Gave Me a Mountain, My Woman. My Woman, My Wife. timeless.




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I own the box set

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I'm a big Marty fan...


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I own the box set

Me, too. Lots of good and traditional stuff in addition to his writing!


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I could sing The Ballad of the Alamo, just by memory, at about age 6.

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Big Iron and El Paso have got to be two of the greatest songs ever!


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Marty was a pop star before he got into Western music. White Sport Coat, etc.

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The record industry pushes out crap so fast, it's hard for them to produce any classic singers anymore. As long as they get a hit single they are happy. The cowboy in the continental suit is another good one


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Wow El Paso wasn't sad enough, he had to sing Feleena from El'Paso, I just listened to it.


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Yep, so many good songs.


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I definitely like his music. This is my favorite song he ever did.



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