Paladin was the reason I first wanted a black shirt, but my mom didn't agree! It would be many years later when I could buy my own. I sure miss my mom now but I can watch Paladin every day on the Westerns Channel!
One of the best series ever developed. A single focal character and each episode we learned something new about who he was and what his own codes and morals were. The episode that tells how he became Paladin is one of the best television scripts ever written as you can see the transformation as it unfolds.
Paladin was my hero from age 3 and I'd bellow out this tune when it came on. When he wore black you knew he meant business! I remember getting a 'Have Gun Will Travel' gun and holster set for my 4th b'day in '59. I still carry one of the cards in my wallet! Ride on Paladin!
@TeaParty1776 I doubt my question can and will be answered after all this time, but - what were those wheels, surely moved by wind, such as the one that can be seen at 0:56 in this video? This was my favourite TV show when I was living in the USA (it's now a matter of 50-plus years ago... I liked it better than "Gunsmoke". How come there's such a profusion of oild Gunsmoke videos available now on YT, but very little of "Paladin"?
Just saw your question, the "wheel" is a Windmill, used to pump water for livestock on the range or farm, the wind turned the wheel which then pumped water from a well drilled below, sometimes it was quite deep to reach the water far below the surface!
I hadgotten the Paladin gunset in1959 During college in1970 wewould get watchit Ibrought the cards sowe couldthrow them down withPaladin atthe start ofthe show. About7yrslater one of my friendswho lived near Pittsburg Pa wasattheairport when RichardBoone came offthe airplane myfriend still had his card &asked Richardto sign it. 9yrs ago myfriend told me he lost the card! Imaginethe chancesof running into Richard Boone & havinga HaveGunWillTravel card & him autographing it!I would have framed it!
Have Gun Will Travel is now on the Western Channel every week day. If I can't watch it, I DVR it. Palladin is the man,after John Wayne, of course. =Stefan=
Yea, this song evoked the 'roaming' that was to consume countless lives in 50's and 60's America as well as the bleak but resolute existential affirmation, 'you're so far from home'.
And we knew we were beyond salvation. We were Paladins.
Got to love a video where Richard Boone starts out a righthanded gunslinger and ends up using his left hand at the end. lol This usually happens when the negatives (remember film?) were juxtapositioned. Flipped. It's funnier with guitar players. Can't say I've ever seen this on a cowboy.
I too remember HGWT leading into Gunsmoke on Saturday nights. Great television when families were glued to the TV Richard Boone reminds me of John Kay of Steppenwolf fame. Facially distinctive.
@BADDOOKUS But that's what made him cool !! I hear Richard Boone actually wrote the song and a guy called Johnny Western sings it, Johnny was in one of the episodes as well. right now it's my favorite show, I even bought an original Palladin and horse figure on e bay lol
Richard Boone, one of the most underated actors, what a gret presennce he was, no matter what was going on int the scene when he showed up, you went right to him and stayed with him.almost stole Hondo away from Newman,He was the coolest when i was a teen,i mean gezeee even even carried a card..very cool..Richard Boone........A MANS MAN!!
Oh, I remember this, with Richard Boone, looking like a relation to Charles Bronson! Unique name for a show, and as a kid I often heard that "HAVEg'nwiltravel" was about to come on, long before I understood what it was! I wonder how many people called it by something like that.
@firsthighlander1 Some viewers erronesly believed his first name was Wire causue it read wire paladin on his business card paladino had a rodeo in rhode island he sued the producers they said it was suppose to be a detective show but an add agency we can get randolph scott
@carmium He did an episode with Charles Bronson, where he started out hunting Bronson, then respecting him as a friend and then having to kill him, but Bronson wanted to go out in a blaze of glory rather than hang in a carnival like ceremony. Great episode1
In my estimation, the television program that came closest to Have Gun Will Travel was The Equalizer. The character of Robert McCall shared many similarities with Paladin.
@firsthighlander1 Like Paladin, Robert McCall was a cultured, educated man who was, by equal parts circumstance and choice, operating in a violent world. I doubt if Eminem's portrayal of Paladin will reach the same level but I hope that he can at least reach the level of Hawk from A Man Called Hawk.
@DarkWraith It remains to be seen if Eminem's performance will be noteworthy my friend. The character of Hawk developed significantly when the short lived TV series was aired, Hawk became more like a traditional hero figure slightly different from the character portrayed in Spenser For Hire don't you think. Best Regards!
@firsthighlander1 Hawk's evolution as a character was interesting to watch. One can only hope that will be the case with the movie version of Paladin if it ever comes to fruition.
I remember watching "Have Gun Will Travel" back in the late 50's and early 60's. I loved it. Guess what? The "Western Channel" is showing it now. It's been so long since I've seen them, each episode seems new. Richard Boone is the MAN!!
What has happened to the Western on TV ? Evil has been dismissed as "man (or woman) who has been misunderstood". So murderers, rapists, child molesters, bank robbers, and other evil does are now tolerated. For instance, a football coach sees his assistant sexual assualting a young boy doesn't do anything but report it to his supervisior is a gutless wonder. Paladin would have said stop or I'll shot you.
@firsthighlander1 My guess is that the "modern" Paladin will most likely be more violent than the original, especially if (according to some) Michael Bay will be involved in it.
@DarkWraith You are most probably right my friend given that the present time we live in is far more violent than it was during the 1950's. Best Regards!
@firsthighlander1 In which case, there will be little to differentiate the "modern" Paladin from the standard action hero. The original Paladin was truly one of a kind and few characters from the Wild West era of television or film can compare to him.
@DarkWraith Your assessment of the character of Paladin being one of a kind is spot on my friend, he was a man of honour and culture those are rare qualities and most probably will not be seen in a modern version of Paladin. Best Regards!
So, Have Gun Will Travel was the name of the TV show and The Ballard of Paladin was the title of the theme tune? I can't remember the show, but I do know the Duane Eddy version of the tune!
My memory of this theme song is different. Granddaddy was apparently watching this show while my Aunt (age 6) and I (age 2) were jumping on furniture. The song brought that silly memory back! Thanks for the memory! =-)
If you read the book "Stuntman! My Car-crashing, plane-jumping, bone-breaking, death-defying Hollywood life" by Hal Needham he talks a bit about being the stunt guy on this show.
Would love to meet Johnny Western or see him before he leaves us, its a shame only live a 100 miles from Wichita, but still hear his radio show from time to time.........
How nice to read these comments! I love this song too, and the memory of Richard Boone in the tv series. Greetings to all who share these good feelings.
Used to watch this when it came out as a kid; also had the HGWT board game they made to cash in on the show's popularity. My dad met Paladin on another TV show of the 60s.
Another cool old western ! I remember the kid next door ( back in the day ) had a
" Paladin " double- holster set, complete with silver gun, bullets, and the " Have gun - will travel" business cards ! Wonder what it would be worth today, to a toy collector ?!
Hummm! - I remember liking that song better & thinking the song sounded better quality - SO - Is this the original singer & song? - Sorry - Haven't heard it in years - LOL -
i first heard this song in Stand By Me the movie, I was too young to watch the show as a kid, but now that I too have Encore Western channel, i dont go a day without watching Have Gun Will Travel, and hearing this song! Richard Boone is hilarious even when he's trying to be serious! thank you for posting this!
@GojyotheFeared - great comment. Believe it or not, there were many great shows like this back in those days. HGWT was among the very best. I am so glad that people of your generation can now enjoy it as we did back in the day.
Indeed. A great show with a great song. Inspiring lyrics.
It's a shame that they don't make shows like this or actors like Richard Boone anymore.
Some of the shows today I love, like Boston Legal (which unfortunately was canceled after only 5 seasons when there was so much talent with great entertainment value). The Closer (which is in it's final season as well). Mike and Molly for pure entertainment purposes as well as Modern Family.
WHich is why I find myself watching a lot of the older shows like Have Gun WIll Travel.
I've also been watching All In The Family and The Golden Girls.
One I grew up with and one my parents grew up with (sorta since they were in their late teens early 20's when All In The Family was on but a great show none the less.)
Shows like these are really hard to find these days.
@GojyotheFeared Thank you my friend I am glad you discovered the show, shows back when Have Gun Will Travel was made had substance and in the case of HGWT they also had a moral to the stories. Best Regards!
@GojyotheFeared You are quite right about the modern shows today they have very little to them. I hope you can view every episode of HGWT, I still think it is the best TV western series ever made. Best Regards!
I've just started watching this show on Netflix and only heard this song on the first episode. I've watched up to episode 9. Did they start using it again later?
Long Before..he became gunfighter for hre"Palladin"..Mr.Boone was a regular on tv's very first educational kids show"Mr.I Magination!"With Paul & Ruth Tripp,Joe Silver,Ted Tiller and Walter Mathau.
Great show, but when I viewed this clip it was embedded w/ an Obama 2012 ad - Give me a f^%in break Obummer is the exact opposite of Paladin - however I can see how Paladin is coming for him.
@imthemidnghtrider I am a great fan of Paladin he is the exact opposite of Obama. Obama is the worst President in the history of The United States in my opinion. It is unfortunate that someone has embedded this video on an Obama ad, they certainly never asked my opinion nor my permission. Thank you for letting me know my friend. Best Regards!
Wow! Western had an incredible voice. He wrote and sang many songs from that era. Got his first guitar at 12 and was performing professionally by 13. I rest my case. As far as the show, no one absolutely no one could have play Paladin but Richard Boone! On Definition for the Name Paladin: Any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause
@ellenthorp1 Johnny Western has the perfect voice I think and Richard Boone brought the character of Paladin to life and gave him substance, I agree no other actor could have been so perfectly suited to the role. Adding to your definition of a Paladin it also means a knight errant. Thank you for your excellent comment my friend.
I remember watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza and of course Have Gun - Will Travel with my Grandpa growing up. I still love them all. Wish we would get some westerns back on modern TV. The last one I can remember is Young Riders and that was early 90s.
A direct descendant of the great Daniel Boone and cousin of actor/ singer Pat.
CaptainNavman 22 hours ago
greatest business card ever... an intellectual who took care of straightening out messes, no questions asked... is he available to run for President?
wvirishrover31773 4 days ago
regular saturday night viewing in my youth. gosh I wish they had shows like this now..
vettefool 4 days ago
I'm 19 and I really like this song.
TheNewRiflemanBob 1 week ago
@TheNewRiflemanBob Glad you enjoyed it. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 days ago
@firsthighlander1 You too. Thanks man.
TheNewRiflemanBob 4 days ago
I saw this when I was 9 years old,one of the best!
bobinhove 1 week ago
red dead redemption
bearattackme 2 weeks ago
they don't write great tv themes anymore (they also don't make great tv shows anymore)...this is a great one!
gpcolucci 2 weeks ago 4
@gpcolucci I entirely agree thank you. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 weeks ago
Paladin was the reason I first wanted a black shirt, but my mom didn't agree! It would be many years later when I could buy my own. I sure miss my mom now but I can watch Paladin every day on the Westerns Channel!
lonesomepete 2 weeks ago
One of my favorite westerns!
edwardpf123 2 weeks ago
I'd forgotten what a fine voice Johnny Western had
sunsdomain 3 weeks ago
I'm teaching my daughter to sing this. It's our song when I take her for walks on my shoulders.
trilobright 3 weeks ago
One of the best series ever developed. A single focal character and each episode we learned something new about who he was and what his own codes and morals were. The episode that tells how he became Paladin is one of the best television scripts ever written as you can see the transformation as it unfolds.
CombatSportFan 3 weeks ago 4
@CombatSportFan - Which episode has Palidan's origin. I've never seen it, andd would like to. Thanks.
Halidan0828 2 weeks ago
@Halidan0828 Episode 193 (first episode of the final season) "Genesis.)" One of the best episodes the series produced.
CombatSportFan 2 weeks ago
I used to watch this show in the late 1950's on Saturday night as a 8 yr old. As soon as the show ended it was bed time. LOL!!
staff50ord 4 weeks ago
a great series and actor. watch ten wanted men he is in it.
grannydyess 4 weeks ago
STOP THE NWO OBAMA NDAA MUST BE STOPPED. GHOST!
eye2eyeize 4 weeks ago
"have gun will travel reads the card of a man
a knight without armor in a sava--"
SHUT UP VERN!
smarty4919 1 month ago
Paladin was my hero from age 3 and I'd bellow out this tune when it came on. When he wore black you knew he meant business! I remember getting a 'Have Gun Will Travel' gun and holster set for my 4th b'day in '59. I still carry one of the cards in my wallet! Ride on Paladin!
cdnhiker1 1 month ago
A great series that followed the book. One of my favorites the gun belt rig is now available for single action shooters.
lafcat 1 month ago
TV's first film-noir western!
smokeemonkee 1 month ago
I occasionally watch it on TV, DVD and online. One of the best shows ever, along w/Miami Vice and Rockford Files.
TeaParty1776 1 month ago 2
@TeaParty1776 The show is certainly my favourite TV western my friend glad you are enjoying it. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 1 month ago
@TeaParty1776 I doubt my question can and will be answered after all this time, but - what were those wheels, surely moved by wind, such as the one that can be seen at 0:56 in this video? This was my favourite TV show when I was living in the USA (it's now a matter of 50-plus years ago... I liked it better than "Gunsmoke". How come there's such a profusion of oild Gunsmoke videos available now on YT, but very little of "Paladin"?
Gheorgyi 2 weeks ago
@Gheorgyi The Wheel you mention was used to draw water from a well if I remember correctly. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 weeks ago
@firsthighlander1 AND Lloydhl - Thank you.
Gheorgyi 2 weeks ago
@Gheorgyi You are very welcome my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 weeks ago
@Gheorgyi
My pleasure, glad I could help!
Lloydhl 2 weeks ago
@Gheorgyi
Just saw your question, the "wheel" is a Windmill, used to pump water for livestock on the range or farm, the wind turned the wheel which then pumped water from a well drilled below, sometimes it was quite deep to reach the water far below the surface!
Lloydhl 2 weeks ago
@Gheorgyi when the wind would blow it would turn the the sqaure ketcher and would spin the weel drawing water out of the well
riker1995 2 weeks ago
I am only 31.So,too young to remember when this show was first aired.But,i remember reruns of it.Plus,i watch it on the Netflix.
oklahomaer26 1 month ago
@oklahomaer26 Glad you get the opportunity to watch the show my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 1 month ago
Save the day, Quote a little Shakespeare
back in 'Frisco,
got him a chick in a hoop-skirt on each arm!
objuan6 1 month ago
Thumbs up if family guy brought you here(:
theninja9990 1 month ago
They should rename this song to Balladin
finchinator101 1 month ago 2
Sorry for the butchering, only allowed 550 charters. There was more to the story!!!!!!
ChancetheCanine 1 month ago
I hadgotten the Paladin gunset in1959 During college in1970 wewould get watchit Ibrought the cards sowe couldthrow them down withPaladin atthe start ofthe show. About7yrslater one of my friendswho lived near Pittsburg Pa wasattheairport when RichardBoone came offthe airplane myfriend still had his card &asked Richardto sign it. 9yrs ago myfriend told me he lost the card! Imaginethe chancesof running into Richard Boone & havinga HaveGunWillTravel card & him autographing it!I would have framed it!
ChancetheCanine 1 month ago
Have Gun Will Travel is now on the Western Channel every week day. If I can't watch it, I DVR it. Palladin is the man,after John Wayne, of course. =Stefan=
chengloki 1 month ago
Yea, this song evoked the 'roaming' that was to consume countless lives in 50's and 60's America as well as the bleak but resolute existential affirmation, 'you're so far from home'.
And we knew we were beyond salvation. We were Paladins.
slightofffist 1 month ago
@slightofffist Well said ... also captured on TV in those days by shows like Route 66 and The Fugitive, even Star Trek.
DesiluTrek 1 month ago
@slightofffist Paladin had values, unlike existentialist nihilists.
TeaParty1776 1 month ago
One of the great western theme songs. Duane Eddy introduced me to this one.
johnnystaccata 1 month ago
Marty Robbins brought me here.
MrRazorblade999 1 month ago
He is a nice Man and Man can Johnny Sing!
jeffsutherlandactor 1 month ago
paladin came too soon for me,,,but richard boone will always be a great cowboy for me,,great actor,,thanks for the memory,,
robharding1957 1 month ago
Got to love a video where Richard Boone starts out a righthanded gunslinger and ends up using his left hand at the end. lol This usually happens when the negatives (remember film?) were juxtapositioned. Flipped. It's funnier with guitar players. Can't say I've ever seen this on a cowboy.
I too remember HGWT leading into Gunsmoke on Saturday nights. Great television when families were glued to the TV Richard Boone reminds me of John Kay of Steppenwolf fame. Facially distinctive.
kilts4u2 1 month ago
What I remember about this show...
Saturday night, either right before or right after Gunsmoke and Maverick..
I didn't know what a "paladin" was for years (a knight). Had to look it up in the dictionary. I don't think it was his name, just his nome de guerre.
If you watch closely, parts of "Have Gun Will Travel" were actually recorded outside on location. The other shows were done in studios exclusively.
FriendlierGuy 1 month ago
Paladin.
For when you think all is down and out in the world, this is where you turn.
My dad first got me hooked on this show when we got the Encore package with dish network.
I never even knew it existed until then and now I am wishing I grew up in that time.
GojyotheFeared 1 month ago
Oh Yeah, this was my favorite western when I was a kid. My mother didnt like him she said he looked evil
BADDOOKUS 1 month ago
@BADDOOKUS But that's what made him cool !! I hear Richard Boone actually wrote the song and a guy called Johnny Western sings it, Johnny was in one of the episodes as well. right now it's my favorite show, I even bought an original Palladin and horse figure on e bay lol
jsilence418 1 month ago
exc123 actually Bronson was in several of the episodes
yldkat69 1 month ago
I remember Richard Boone as "Hec" Hector Ramsey in the early 70's. A very good actor I thought.
TheSCOTCHSOLACE 1 month ago
Richard Boone, one of the most underated actors, what a gret presennce he was, no matter what was going on int the scene when he showed up, you went right to him and stayed with him.almost stole Hondo away from Newman,He was the coolest when i was a teen,i mean gezeee even even carried a card..very cool..Richard Boone........A MANS MAN!!
whokeithmoon 1 month ago
what is a Paladin
oldermusiclover 1 month ago
@oldermusiclover
A soldier of fortune, a knight, a hero, etc.
Lloydhl 1 month ago
rest in peace ray brower...
ILoveChrisChambers 2 months ago
@ILoveChrisChambers Ray Brower's body gave me nightmares as a kid.
shadowman2192 2 months ago
@shadowman2192 lolol
MrCharleslol 1 month ago
@MrCharleslol Everytime I watch Stand by me I have to look away when Ray's body is revealed.
shadowman2192 1 month ago
@shadowman2192 why is that? ray brower's body is hardly shown. I actually wish they showed more of the body
burningstarry1 1 month ago
Oh, I remember this, with Richard Boone, looking like a relation to Charles Bronson! Unique name for a show, and as a kid I often heard that "HAVEg'nwiltravel" was about to come on, long before I understood what it was! I wonder how many people called it by something like that.
carmium 2 months ago
@carmium Many folks used to refer to the show as Paladin rather than Have Gun Will Travel my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 Some viewers erronesly believed his first name was Wire causue it read wire paladin on his business card paladino had a rodeo in rhode island he sued the producers they said it was suppose to be a detective show but an add agency we can get randolph scott
spacepatrolman 1 month ago
@spacepatrolman You are correct my friend many folks did assume that Paladin's name was wire because of his business card. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 1 month ago
@carmium He did an episode with Charles Bronson, where he started out hunting Bronson, then respecting him as a friend and then having to kill him, but Bronson wanted to go out in a blaze of glory rather than hang in a carnival like ceremony. Great episode1
exc123 1 month ago
Ron Swanson brought me here.
theycallmemrkite 2 months ago
Stand By Me!! brought me here
WVUrockerBoy 2 months ago 16
@WVUrockerBoy Thank you, hope you enjoyed the video. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@WVUrockerBoy That is my favorite movie.
divebomber101 1 week ago
What a great show and I'm glad I can watch Have Gun Will Travel on ENCWS!!
OU812ICRUNVS 2 months ago
@OU812ICRUNVS Glad your enjoying the show my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
In my estimation, the television program that came closest to Have Gun Will Travel was The Equalizer. The character of Robert McCall shared many similarities with Paladin.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith Edward Woodward's portrayal of Robert McCall The Equalizer was excellent, he like Paladin sought justice for his clients. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 Like Paladin, Robert McCall was a cultured, educated man who was, by equal parts circumstance and choice, operating in a violent world. I doubt if Eminem's portrayal of Paladin will reach the same level but I hope that he can at least reach the level of Hawk from A Man Called Hawk.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith It remains to be seen if Eminem's performance will be noteworthy my friend. The character of Hawk developed significantly when the short lived TV series was aired, Hawk became more like a traditional hero figure slightly different from the character portrayed in Spenser For Hire don't you think. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 Hawk's evolution as a character was interesting to watch. One can only hope that will be the case with the movie version of Paladin if it ever comes to fruition.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith We can live in hopes my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
I remember watching "Have Gun Will Travel" back in the late 50's and early 60's. I loved it. Guess what? The "Western Channel" is showing it now. It's been so long since I've seen them, each episode seems new. Richard Boone is the MAN!!
(Next to John Wayne, of course). =Stefan=
chengloki 2 months ago
@chengloki Thank you my friend I am glad you are again watching Have Gun Will Travel and enjoying it. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
What has happened to the Western on TV ? Evil has been dismissed as "man (or woman) who has been misunderstood". So murderers, rapists, child molesters, bank robbers, and other evil does are now tolerated. For instance, a football coach sees his assistant sexual assualting a young boy doesn't do anything but report it to his supervisior is a gutless wonder. Paladin would have said stop or I'll shot you.
vkorchnoifan 2 months ago
@vkorchnoifan , i don't think he'd have 'said' that, just shot the mofo like a mad dog.
manfromatlan 2 months ago
This songs awesome. Glad I watched Stand by me haha
TheSethproductions 2 months ago
@TheSethproductions YES!!! I KNOW! love that movie.
LeftforGTAWorldatWar 2 months ago
This is when tv was at its best
Nightowl631 2 months ago 8
@Nightowl631 I am in agreement there my friend, it truly was. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@Nightowl631 very true
ottokhan12 2 months ago
Part of me both dreads and wonders how this will sound like when Eminem turns it into rap for the remake where he plays Paladin.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith Eminem is no Richard Boone that is for sure my friend, I share your dread about how the remake will sound. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 My guess is that the "modern" Paladin will most likely be more violent than the original, especially if (according to some) Michael Bay will be involved in it.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith You are most probably right my friend given that the present time we live in is far more violent than it was during the 1950's. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 In which case, there will be little to differentiate the "modern" Paladin from the standard action hero. The original Paladin was truly one of a kind and few characters from the Wild West era of television or film can compare to him.
DarkWraith 2 months ago
@DarkWraith Your assessment of the character of Paladin being one of a kind is spot on my friend, he was a man of honour and culture those are rare qualities and most probably will not be seen in a modern version of Paladin. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
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What a man..please come back you are needed and missed
gollyanamegame 1 day ago YES YOU ARE MISSED. Loved this show.
della800 2 months ago
What a man..please come back you are needed and missed
gollyanamegame 2 months ago
@gollyanamegame If only that was possible my friend it would be great. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
What's great is that you can watch the ENTIRE series on netflix if you have it.
thorgrim103 3 months ago
@thorgrim103 Thank you my friend the show is available on Encore also I believe. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
Brings back good memories!!
jhmoonman 3 months ago
@jhmoonman Very good memories my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
But can he bubble-hearth?
rogermwilcox 3 months ago
So, Have Gun Will Travel was the name of the TV show and The Ballard of Paladin was the title of the theme tune? I can't remember the show, but I do know the Duane Eddy version of the tune!
Poopingbotham 3 months ago
@Poopingbotham If you get the chance to watch the show I think you will enjoy the experience my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 3 months ago
@firsthighlander1 If I can find an episode on here (Youtube) I'll most certainly watch it!
Poopingbotham 3 months ago
@Poopingbotham Thank you my friend you may be able to see the show on Encore if you have access to that channel. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@firsthighlander1 was a great show hey hopboy
TheDreamer122 3 months ago
@TheDreamer122 I agree my friend a great show indeed. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 2 months ago
@Poopingbotham ONE OF MY FAVS GROWINGUP I COULD IMAGINEI WAS RIGHT THERE WITH HIM IT WAS THAT GOOD GINNYLYNN
zoobie75 3 months ago
I watched Have Gun Will Travel every week when I was a Kid. Great memories, Great times.
theJetta1995 3 months ago
But was he Prot or Ret?
Xistove 3 months ago
@Xistove Well, the song say's he's "a knight without armor", so clearly he can't be Prot.
rogermwilcox 3 months ago
I heard eminem will play paladin
popcornfart17 3 months ago
My memory of this theme song is different. Granddaddy was apparently watching this show while my Aunt (age 6) and I (age 2) were jumping on furniture. The song brought that silly memory back! Thanks for the memory! =-)
Isabelstory1 3 months ago
@Isabelstory1 I am pleased you have those happy memories my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 3 months ago
I love this
I love it in stand by me
CJLOVESRIVER 3 months ago
HAVE-GUN-WILL-TRAVEL is my email at hgrfirearms ... ;)) PS. it's more than just and emai address .... look me up under the instructors tab.
Succubus1992 3 months ago
Yea... Possibly THE MOST Gangster/Thugged Out song in history hands down.
4evaboyz 3 months ago
THANK YOU!!!! I love your videos!
lokotasioux 4 months ago
@lokotasioux You are welcome my friend, I am pleased you enjoy my videos. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
If you read the book "Stuntman! My Car-crashing, plane-jumping, bone-breaking, death-defying Hollywood life" by Hal Needham he talks a bit about being the stunt guy on this show.
G1 4 months ago
@G1 Thank you for the information my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
very awsome loved episodes, watched as child on black/white rca tv
SuperKasson1 4 months ago
@SuperKasson1 Happy memories my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
This theme means so much to the native americans who were slaughtered all in the name of "progress"
Buffalo Buffalo where do you roam?
MatrixFactoryGuy 4 months ago
Thank you for the note, Best Regards to you.
MegaAutostop 4 months ago
Would love to meet Johnny Western or see him before he leaves us, its a shame only live a 100 miles from Wichita, but still hear his radio show from time to time.........
MegaAutostop 4 months ago
@MegaAutostop It would be great to meet Johnny in person, I hope you may get the chance one day my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
thumbs up if you heard this on Sand By Me
mitchayy6 4 months ago 2
How nice to read these comments! I love this song too, and the memory of Richard Boone in the tv series. Greetings to all who share these good feelings.
kokolanza 4 months ago
@kokolanza Thank you my friend, very well said. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
have tuba, will travel. thumbs up if you know what i am talking about
xXMoLtEnMaStAXx 4 months ago 2
I love this song! I have to hear it every night!
catmint4mrkitty 4 months ago
When TV was worthwhile watching. . . glad I was born of this age to have enjoyed entertainment of this calipher.
Micelli1947 4 months ago
@Micelli1947 Thank you my friend it was the golden age of TV I think. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
Stand by Me, the movie!!!! :-D
anny84ify 4 months ago
It's a shame that they can't make tv shows like this anymore
1mrmoose 4 months ago 6
Used to watch this when it came out as a kid; also had the HGWT board game they made to cash in on the show's popularity. My dad met Paladin on another TV show of the 60s.
Wahian1 4 months ago
@Wahian1 That is brilliant my friend, I wish I had been able to meet Paladin, your dad was very lucky. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
@DaZINGERMAN1 Thank you my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
This is what Ron Swanson sings, after Tammy sex.
fonviell 5 months ago
I LOVED THIS SONG AND HATED WHEN THEY CUT IT SHORT AND RAN COMMERICALS OVER THE ENDING.
rjclo 5 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
vote up if you came here because of the movie Stand By Me!!!
luckster1010 5 months ago
Another cool old western ! I remember the kid next door ( back in the day ) had a
" Paladin " double- holster set, complete with silver gun, bullets, and the " Have gun - will travel" business cards ! Wonder what it would be worth today, to a toy collector ?!
generalninja2 5 months ago
Hummm! - I remember liking that song better & thinking the song sounded better quality - SO - Is this the original singer & song? - Sorry - Haven't heard it in years - LOL -
golddiamond1st 5 months ago
i first heard this song in Stand By Me the movie, I was too young to watch the show as a kid, but now that I too have Encore Western channel, i dont go a day without watching Have Gun Will Travel, and hearing this song! Richard Boone is hilarious even when he's trying to be serious! thank you for posting this!
rkabernathy 5 months ago 3
@rkabernathy You are welcome my friend I am glad you are enjoying the show. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago
Give me a show like this over any of the shit that they pass off for entertainment today, anyday.
I never heard of this show unfortunately until I got encore westerns, and now I watch it every chance I get.
Paladin rules!
GojyotheFeared 5 months ago 3
@GojyotheFeared - great comment. Believe it or not, there were many great shows like this back in those days. HGWT was among the very best. I am so glad that people of your generation can now enjoy it as we did back in the day.
1400deadwood 5 months ago
@1400deadwood
Indeed. A great show with a great song. Inspiring lyrics.
It's a shame that they don't make shows like this or actors like Richard Boone anymore.
Some of the shows today I love, like Boston Legal (which unfortunately was canceled after only 5 seasons when there was so much talent with great entertainment value). The Closer (which is in it's final season as well). Mike and Molly for pure entertainment purposes as well as Modern Family.
But these shows are few and far
GojyotheFeared 5 months ago
between.
WHich is why I find myself watching a lot of the older shows like Have Gun WIll Travel.
I've also been watching All In The Family and The Golden Girls.
One I grew up with and one my parents grew up with (sorta since they were in their late teens early 20's when All In The Family was on but a great show none the less.)
Shows like these are really hard to find these days.
GojyotheFeared 5 months ago
@GojyotheFeared Thank you my friend I am glad you discovered the show, shows back when Have Gun Will Travel was made had substance and in the case of HGWT they also had a moral to the stories. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago
@firsthighlander1
I wholehearted agree.
Most of the stuff today doesn't have anything except. "oh look, here's an explosion of epic proportions!"
Or, "Hey, here's your favorite boy idole without a shirt on or your favorite fem idol in skimpy clothing!"
That's all it really is.
HGWT rules and I'm saddened that I never got to grow up with it.
But now I'm going to start a search for every episode that I can find.
GojyotheFeared 5 months ago
@GojyotheFeared You are quite right about the modern shows today they have very little to them. I hope you can view every episode of HGWT, I still think it is the best TV western series ever made. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 4 months ago
What a fantastic song!
I've just started watching this show on Netflix and only heard this song on the first episode. I've watched up to episode 9. Did they start using it again later?
cartoonistaaron 5 months ago
@cartoonistaaron The song used to be played at the end of each episode as I recall. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago
You're Welcome..Firsthightlander.
TheStanbabe 5 months ago
Long Before..he became gunfighter for hre"Palladin"..Mr.Boone was a regular on tv's very first educational kids show"Mr.I Magination!"With Paul & Ruth Tripp,Joe Silver,Ted Tiller and Walter Mathau.
TheStanbabe 5 months ago
@TheStanbabe Great info my friend thank you. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago
Back in the GOOD OLE DAYS!
cattleco1945 5 months ago 2
@cattleco1945 That was the time to live my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago 2
Great show, but when I viewed this clip it was embedded w/ an Obama 2012 ad - Give me a f^%in break Obummer is the exact opposite of Paladin - however I can see how Paladin is coming for him.
imthemidnghtrider 5 months ago
@imthemidnghtrider I am a great fan of Paladin he is the exact opposite of Obama. Obama is the worst President in the history of The United States in my opinion. It is unfortunate that someone has embedded this video on an Obama ad, they certainly never asked my opinion nor my permission. Thank you for letting me know my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 5 months ago
Paladin, Wanted Dead or Alive, The Rebel, all defined cool. Of course Steve McQueen kept it going until his death.
suitcase4343 5 months ago
Stand by me, railroads....
ErikBlondie 5 months ago
my little pony (friendship is magic) brought me here.. have tuba, will travel
chunktuff 5 months ago
Need to bring this show back, teach kids how to be a real man
brandonhornsby 5 months ago
@brandonhornsby Or better yet, an honorable man.
pytko3 5 months ago
Have gun will travel reads the card of a man!
I can just imagine Gordie, Chris, Teddy & Vern singing this.
Stand By Me FTW!
ILoveChrisChambers 6 months ago
Wow! Western had an incredible voice. He wrote and sang many songs from that era. Got his first guitar at 12 and was performing professionally by 13. I rest my case. As far as the show, no one absolutely no one could have play Paladin but Richard Boone! On Definition for the Name Paladin: Any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause
ellenthorp1 6 months ago 5
@ellenthorp1 Johnny Western has the perfect voice I think and Richard Boone brought the character of Paladin to life and gave him substance, I agree no other actor could have been so perfectly suited to the role. Adding to your definition of a Paladin it also means a knight errant. Thank you for your excellent comment my friend.
Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 6 months ago 8
written by Johnny West, too
2009metisman 6 months ago
there were oodles of Westerns on back in the Day and thise was the Very BEST.
eminem?
he can't sing much less act. All he does is curse his Mom.
I wish nothing good on that guy.
iowastate 6 months ago 2
@iowastate I agree Have Gun Will Travel was the very best my friend. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 6 months ago
What an Amazing! Amazing voice Johnny Western has!!!!!
ellenthorp1 6 months ago
@ellenthorp1 Thank you my friend I am in total agreement he has a truly amazing voice. Best Regards!
firsthighlander1 6 months ago
I remember watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza and of course Have Gun - Will Travel with my Grandpa growing up. I still love them all. Wish we would get some westerns back on modern TV. The last one I can remember is Young Riders and that was early 90s.
MissEmilyKat 6 months ago