F--k the shirt listen to the guy!, great voice and one the niceist guys I ve every had the pleasure to meet and play with in the business!! miss you Marty, (Love this guy!!)
The gentleman behind Mr Robbins in this video is called Mr Bill Johnson, Mr Robbins' master pedal steel guitar player. He passed away in March. To appreciate his mastery of both necks on the pedal steel, have a look at the Marty Robins show videos. Savour his ability on the video of "The shoe goes on the other foot tonight". He gave lessons to us all and thanks to those videos, and he still does. Thank you to a smiling gentleman..
That is not the original verse to "The Streets of Loredo".
"The Streets of Loredo" was written and by Francis Henry Maynard and state clearly that the cowboy was shot in the breast. The verse you quote comes from the Irish ballade "The Unfortunate Rake" which Wiki was comparing the funeral verse to the Streets of Loredo.
However, the cause of the Unfortunate Lad's demise is not a bullet wound but a sexually transmitted disease, as is clear from the verse: Had she but told me when she disordered me, Had she but told me of it at the time, I might have got salts and pills of white mercury, But now I'm cut down in the height of my prime.
I'm realy glad that there are so many people that love this man and his music.Sure there where times when I was afraid that this music would bleed to death,but even my own kids love his music,and I think there will be even more,to keep[t]his music alive.Thanks to Tarquin and all the others for keep posting this great music.
Marty Johnny Weir called and wants his shirt back!!!;))
TheJenday 1 month ago
who's the extra backing singer with marty,bobby and don?????
redbuzz66 7 months ago
the greatest singer ever to me anyway. he is missed. love marty forever.
grannydyess 9 months ago
Love this tune...What a wonderful voice.I remember watching this on the Grand Ol Opry as a kid.
Bravo21 1 year ago
The song is a variant of an Irish song known most commonly as "The Unfortunate Rake". Some of the lyrics, as well as the tune, are identical.
carollizc 1 year ago
F--k the shirt listen to the guy!, great voice and one the niceist guys I ve every had the pleasure to meet and play with in the business!! miss you Marty, (Love this guy!!)
ferraridinoman 1 year ago
Lots of sad country songs. This is my nominee for the saddest.
Beautiful job by Marty as usual.
Tnx 4 the melodic post.
rockgor 1 year ago
His voice is incredable! Great country singer, his music will lve on.
franklindavid 2 years ago
what a great singer!!!!
greypilgrim123 2 years ago
Beautiful voice, terrible dresser.
clridenhour 2 years ago
At one time Marty used to wear three piece suits and looked really smart on stage. I know where you're coming from with your comment however!
tarquin45 2 years ago
It's also a tune to a hymn. I forget which.
Crintingnut 2 years ago
Originally The Bard of Armagh, bold Phelim Brady. However, there is a connection with a young soldier who never did wrong. Thanks to catherine todd
tomtesticle 2 years ago
Dear Grannydyess,
The gentleman behind Mr Robbins in this video is called Mr Bill Johnson, Mr Robbins' master pedal steel guitar player. He passed away in March. To appreciate his mastery of both necks on the pedal steel, have a look at the Marty Robins show videos. Savour his ability on the video of "The shoe goes on the other foot tonight". He gave lessons to us all and thanks to those videos, and he still does. Thank you to a smiling gentleman..
Only the very best - steelguitartim
steelguitartim 2 years ago
who is that man behind bobby sykes don winters and marty i know he was a band member but i do not know his name
grannydyess 2 years ago
His voice is what made him, and his talent a sucess.
franklindavid 2 years ago
More thanks, Tarquin.
Maxnome 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful voice...one of my all time favorites
oneonetwosix1126 3 years ago
Sad, but so good!
zaaritha 3 years ago 2
That is not the original verse to "The Streets of Loredo".
"The Streets of Loredo" was written and by Francis Henry Maynard and state clearly that the cowboy was shot in the breast. The verse you quote comes from the Irish ballade "The Unfortunate Rake" which Wiki was comparing the funeral verse to the Streets of Loredo.
blake78613 3 years ago
From Wiki: ... original verse:
However, the cause of the Unfortunate Lad's demise is not a bullet wound but a sexually transmitted disease, as is clear from the verse: Had she but told me when she disordered me, Had she but told me of it at the time, I might have got salts and pills of white mercury, But now I'm cut down in the height of my prime.
catherinetodd 3 years ago 2
I'm realy glad that there are so many people that love this man and his music.Sure there where times when I was afraid that this music would bleed to death,but even my own kids love his music,and I think there will be even more,to keep[t]his music alive.Thanks to Tarquin and all the others for keep posting this great music.
jhtenvelde 4 years ago 2
every single thing this man ever song was wonderful. his voice was a true rarity.
faustus999 4 years ago
This is good, but it's too bad he only does the first verse instead of the whole song. I've heard many people sing this, and Marty did it best.
TheJay55 4 years ago
My pleasure CaptSato. Sayonara.
tarquin45 4 years ago
cheers tarquin. what a superb song, wonderfully song by the man himself.
faustus999 4 years ago
Dear Tarquin
Many thanks Marty's song everyday.
I'm very enjoied everydays.
TKS Again!!!!!!!
CaptSato 4 years ago