Marty Robbins The Taker

This song was a top 5 Country hit for Waylon Jennings back in 1970. It's a Kris Kristofferson/Shel Silverstein song sung in a typically Marty Robbins kind of performance; yodel, plus a south of the border sound.

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[MrOnestraybullet56]

It's not a competition, folks. Each singer (any singer that can get it done, that is) brings an aspect of their personality to a song, it's impossible to say who's better because it's all a matter of taste. Every listener will bring something of themselves when they listen and relate to one or the other's version more readily. This is a damn fine version that doesn't take anything away from Jenning's. Both versions are out there, why do we have to choose?

[tarquin45]

@MrOnestraybullet56

Fair comment. Although I am a dyed in the wool Robbins fan, there are certain songs that I have heard by other singers which I prefer to Marty's, e.g. 'That's Alright' by Elvis and my favorite version of 'Am I That Easy To Forget' is by Jim Reeves. Like you say though, it is all a matter of taste and usually a song by Robbins is superior to other singers who just don't have that golden throat that Marty had.

[tarquin45]

66348634

A Shel Silverstein/Kris Kristofferson song.

[zaaritha]

This is as good as Waylon´s!

[grannydyess]

this is great. thanks tarquin

[stratfordladz]

Marty Robbins is the greatest singer ever! Whatever he sings is always a joy to hear!!!

[daileyaidan]

It seems that no matter what, or whose song Marty sings, his is always the best; as tho it was written for him.

[rory2066664415256]

marty robbins could sing circles around waylon.

[themaninme]

that was a joy to listen to... didnt know about this version

thank you!

[iceprincess58]

You keep putting up all these great Marty songs that I've all but forgotten about! Thank you!!

[1122laura]

not as good as Waylon Jennings.