Marty was by far my mum’s favourite born only days apart in September 1925 so I showed her this; she loved it. I used to play it on my guitar and we would sing along as we did to a lot of Marty’s songs as she got progressively unwell. I was singing this song to her as she died so it will keep a very special place in my heart. I sang it at her funeral, if you had not posted this video we may never have heard it. Thanks Tarquin for all your Marty posts they have given us hours of enjoyment.
Thanks for such a moving comment. I feel proud asnd privileged to have posted so many of Marty's songs. I always think of it as kind of payback time in that he gave me so much pleasure through the years.
@tarquin45 You certainly opened my eyes to all the beautiful songs Marty has recorded; as a semi-pro singer for over 30 years I can really appreciate the quality of his vocals and harmonies. Thanks again
this guy ( Marty) has one of the best voices that was ever out there- What a clear voice- and a beautiful tone quality- Do you ever wonder how a Barry Manilow even sold a record?
I have loved Marty's music for years and have always been glad I got to see him at the Ryman in the late 60's, when he was at the peak of his career. It find it a damn shame that country music radio, even the ones who claim to play classic country, seldom play anything of his but El Paso. He left a great body of work and Willie and the boys in Texas should play more of Marty than they do; other stations should play him more instead of the crap they play. Thanks for the great video, Tarquin.
I love, love this song. Marty sounds wonderful, as always. His voice is so smooth and pleasant to listen to. Gene Watson also put this song out in the past and he is terrific. A good song like this truly stands the test of time. The ballads are the greatest I feel and this old classic will be forever popular. Thank you for posting. - Paula
No. Marty was never on the same record label as Don and Phil. They did I believe, appear together on a US TV show together and Don toured Britain with Marty in the 70's.
I totally agree with your comment updike, apart that I don't regard him solely as a country singer. I think he is far better than many singers in the Pop field and it would have been interesting to see how his career would have panned out if he'd taken the Pop route instead of the country trail after Ray Conniff.
Marty was one of the few people who could sing an original Hank Williams song like this and make it REAL. Marty truly DID have one of the best voices in Country Music too!...and he was a great guy as well!
Marty put great emotion into every song he sang which made other singers attempts pale into insignificance. He also had the two best backing partners in Don Winters and Bobb Sykes that any singer could wish to have. The three of them and the band were pure magic.
This is one of the most beautiful country songs ever written. It's been sung and recorded by maybe more artists than the average song. Marty has a fantastic voice. I've heard this song by many artists but, for me, Gene Watson has it nailed just right. His voice and the song itself really put so much emotion into this classic. Thank you for posting. - Paula
does anyone have a video of marty singing saddle tramo and she's just a drifter? if so, can you put them on here? these are two of my very favorite songs by marty.
As a fan of Marty's since the early 1970's, who very much understands the uniqueness of his voice, Thank You, these postings have soothed me through a hard period, as Marty always did.
The thing with Marty Lamar, is that he made it sound so easy. He sang some very vocally demanding songs yet handled them with consummate ease. There were few (if any) in Pop or Country who could hold a candle to him.
I'm just trying in a small way to keep his memory alive and show some who didn't realize what an immense talent he was.
I loved Marty like a brother, he inspired me to start playing music many years ago
and I still attempt to play his music even today, he was a one and only and I am
positive Heaven is enjoying him as much as we do.
bluedobro1 3 months ago
Tarquin 45, My freind, I hope, Thanks again so much for posting Martys very beautiful music, for all of us to enjoy
bigjack940 11 months ago
Marty was by far my mum’s favourite born only days apart in September 1925 so I showed her this; she loved it. I used to play it on my guitar and we would sing along as we did to a lot of Marty’s songs as she got progressively unwell. I was singing this song to her as she died so it will keep a very special place in my heart. I sang it at her funeral, if you had not posted this video we may never have heard it. Thanks Tarquin for all your Marty posts they have given us hours of enjoyment.
ncompasscom 1 year ago 2
@ncompasscom
Thanks for such a moving comment. I feel proud asnd privileged to have posted so many of Marty's songs. I always think of it as kind of payback time in that he gave me so much pleasure through the years.
tarquin45 1 year ago
@tarquin45 You certainly opened my eyes to all the beautiful songs Marty has recorded; as a semi-pro singer for over 30 years I can really appreciate the quality of his vocals and harmonies. Thanks again
ncompasscom 1 year ago
Can't get any better than Marty Robbins singing one of his lovely ballads.
Super post.
Thankyou tarquin45 & thankyou to candw87 for sending to me.
Thumbs up & 5 *****s
Geena
geena6 1 year ago
Marty Robbins was one of the most versatile singers of all times. He NEVER recorded a dud...not even ONE!
YellowstoneJoe 1 year ago
The balance is so well reached and the musical complement slips so smoothly into its real role.
Tim.
steelguitartim 1 year ago
The balance is so well reached and the musical complement slips into so smoothly into its real role.
Tim.
steelguitartim 1 year ago
this guy ( Marty) has one of the best voices that was ever out there- What a clear voice- and a beautiful tone quality- Do you ever wonder how a Barry Manilow even sold a record?
shedhouserob 2 years ago 4
I am a man from the Netherlands, and i like the music of Marty very much.
He "tells" beautifull story's with his songs.
My favourites are "Big Iron" and " The Ballad Of Sundown".
amburgertje 2 years ago 5
I have loved Marty's music for years and have always been glad I got to see him at the Ryman in the late 60's, when he was at the peak of his career. It find it a damn shame that country music radio, even the ones who claim to play classic country, seldom play anything of his but El Paso. He left a great body of work and Willie and the boys in Texas should play more of Marty than they do; other stations should play him more instead of the crap they play. Thanks for the great video, Tarquin.
mrfiddleman 2 years ago 10
I love, love this song. Marty sounds wonderful, as always. His voice is so smooth and pleasant to listen to. Gene Watson also put this song out in the past and he is terrific. A good song like this truly stands the test of time. The ballads are the greatest I feel and this old classic will be forever popular. Thank you for posting. - Paula
PaulinaRena 2 years ago 7
That comment should read Irish showband singer Sonny Knowles has an excellent version of this song.
richardrock1 2 years ago
Irish showband Sonny Knowles has an excellent vesion of this song - recorded in late sixties or early seventies
richardrock1 2 years ago
Truly a beautiful song with touching lyrics. Too bad it is seldom performed and almost forgotten today.
kaleman1 2 years ago 7
There aren't many modern singers who could put it over like the Oldies
candw87 2 years ago 2
Oh this is so nice and soothing. Thanks for posting!
konawaruk 2 years ago 3
Thanks tarquin45: Nice song thank you!!
madkatz5083 2 years ago 3
Actually zaaritha Marty was the best. For all round talent, vocal ability, songwriting and charisma he was on a different level in my opinion.
Thanks for all your comments by the way.
tarquin45 2 years ago 2
Marty Robbins är (is) one of the best!
zaaritha 2 years ago
No. Marty was never on the same record label as Don and Phil. They did I believe, appear together on a US TV show together and Don toured Britain with Marty in the 70's.
tarquin45 3 years ago
did he ever record anything with the everly brothers?
jamierourketen 3 years ago
I totally agree with your comment updike, apart that I don't regard him solely as a country singer. I think he is far better than many singers in the Pop field and it would have been interesting to see how his career would have panned out if he'd taken the Pop route instead of the country trail after Ray Conniff.
tarquin45 3 years ago
Marty was one of the few people who could sing an original Hank Williams song like this and make it REAL. Marty truly DID have one of the best voices in Country Music too!...and he was a great guy as well!
updike58 3 years ago 2
The singing of wonderful Marty who is fascinated every time it listens, the song of Jr, too, are wonderful.
CptSato 3 years ago
Marty put great emotion into every song he sang which made other singers attempts pale into insignificance. He also had the two best backing partners in Don Winters and Bobb Sykes that any singer could wish to have. The three of them and the band were pure magic.
winchester48 3 years ago
It's good to actually like your friends;)
humdrum99 3 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful country songs ever written. It's been sung and recorded by maybe more artists than the average song. Marty has a fantastic voice. I've heard this song by many artists but, for me, Gene Watson has it nailed just right. His voice and the song itself really put so much emotion into this classic. Thank you for posting. - Paula
PaulinaRena 3 years ago
roy orbison's version is better!!!
freewillyhome 3 years ago
Fantastic....First I've heard it.
Happ1968 3 years ago
what a sublime song by the one and only...marty robbins. one of the greatest voices God ever gave to a man. cheers Tarquin
faustus999 3 years ago 4
I think this version of the song is undoubtedly the best version of it.
tarquin45 3 years ago
I love this. Absolutely beautiful.These postings are soothing me. Thanks for posting.
idushyanthi 3 years ago 4
does anyone have a video of marty singing saddle tramo and she's just a drifter? if so, can you put them on here? these are two of my very favorite songs by marty.
grannydyess 3 years ago
tarquin,
As a fan of Marty's since the early 1970's, who very much understands the uniqueness of his voice, Thank You, these postings have soothed me through a hard period, as Marty always did.
KatKlingon 3 years ago 2
I love this... Thanks also for posting the version by Ronny.
Tigget307 3 years ago
Thanks very much tiggy.
tarquin45 3 years ago
Roger Miller lamented that Marty had the most beautiful voice country music had ever heard.... so true.
AtheistRcults 3 years ago 4
More beautiful Harmony! I have been a big Marty Robbins fan since the 60's! Thanks!
gibran53 3 years ago
thanks for posting this song. Yes Marty had a unique voice which can never be duplicated.
Have a few of his records
Gina Sterling
2runga 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful. If I could have been a singer, I would have wanted to be like Marty! So versatile. Thanks!
On one of his appearances with Barbara Mandrel, he sings "Love Me" to her. It will put chill bumps on you!
Lamar
nononsenselamar 3 years ago 3
The thing with Marty Lamar, is that he made it sound so easy. He sang some very vocally demanding songs yet handled them with consummate ease. There were few (if any) in Pop or Country who could hold a candle to him.
I'm just trying in a small way to keep his memory alive and show some who didn't realize what an immense talent he was.
tarquin45 3 years ago