536. Only the Hangman is Waiting For Me (Wayne P. Walker)

[HillBillyHit]

REX ALLEN recorded this, too!!!

[HillBillyHit]

I just sent Rex Allen's version as "video response" (above).

[raymondcrooke]

That's where I first heard it, as it says in the information box. The name in brackets is the writer. Thanks for the video response.

[prettypogee8]

Thanks for the memories, you did well. I used to have this song by Houston Wells and the Marksmen.:Pogee

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. I don't know the version you refer to, but this song is certainly one I remember from my teenage years.

[coolanddark]

well i cant compete with Max`s comment Raymond.he always amazes me with his insightful and creative comments!sounds like streets of Laredo!i love the new/old lyrics!escellent

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Dan. You're right about Max. It's people like him that make us feel we are doing something worthwhile here.

[breakfree74]

Yes indeeed it was known by several different names, "The Streets Of Laredo", "Only The Hangman", "Only The Heartaches", and one or two other names.

Not a bad version at all there Raymond.

[oldstewball]

Hello

Raymond...

This is among my favorite of the multitude of decendants of "The Unfortunate Rake" simply for the mere fact that the lyrics are seamlessly matched to the old tune as if they were written at the same time and married to eachother. Your delivery here is indicative of a true music craftsman and folk song troubadour in that you've managed to bring back to life a very old gem with a freshness for today's generation.

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you, Max. I agree with coolanddark. Your comments are indeed "insightful and creative."

[Colognefgfg]

Mr.Crooke again a very good video.I would give you more than only 5 stars...

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you. Five will do nicely thanks.

[raymondcrooke]

No. I've never sung it before. Maybe some day...

[rington1]

Another top class performance Raymond, thanks for the info. Have you uploaded "T Another top class performance Raymond, thanks for the info. Have you uploaded "The Unfortunate Rake?"

Alex...