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Marty Robbins Singing Detour

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Uploaded by on Dec 26, 2007

This was a hit for 4 artists way back in 1946 including Foy Willing, Elton Britt, Spade Cooley and Wesley Tuttle and has been recorded by many country singers since. A lively, happy-go-lucky version by Marty somewhat belying his 'Mr Teardrop' sobriquet!

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  • It's always mystified me sissyfuss how Marty was so underrated. He was a simply wonderful vocalist who not only could sing any kind of song, but also write them as well. Thanks for your kind comments on me posting the Marty clips. It thrills me to know that some people around the world are seeing them for the first time and realizing how great he really was.

  • I don't think you'll have me diasgree with your statement jhtenvelde! The man was in a class of his own.

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  • marty was the man!

  • a lively piece by my fav singer

  • thanks for this tarquin. another one i had not heard.but as usual enjoyed.

  • Dempsey:

    I used to listen to your grandfather's ads on Sacramento radio all the time in the 1960s.

    At that time, I was aware of the song "Detour" and of Paul Westmoreland.

    But it wasn't till the 1970s that I realized "Okie Paul" and Paul Westmoreland were the same person!!

    Just a classic tune--originally done by your grandfather, with Jimmy Walker singing--late 1945 I think, when Marty Robbins was a teenager.

  • WHAT!, my grandfather wrote this song!

    "Okie paul westmoreland" Ring a bell??

  • Don't forget Duane Eddy had a hit with this as an instrumental in 1959.

  • nolarae SHOWMAN 1ST CLASS,PLUS LOVELY VOICE,A GOD GIVEN TALENT. HE HAD FUN W/HIS SSINGING.

    EVERYONE LISTENING OR WATCHING CAN STILL ENJOY AS HIS VOICE AND RECORDING LIVE ON.

    THANKS FOR POSTING.

  • I had the opportunity to see him several times live and every show was fabulous - the man was a consumate performer who always kept the crowd wanting more.

  • seen Marty few years before his death. A master singer and a nice man!

  • here we go again. a fantastic song by the man himself. a unique voice,, a unique man. i just wish i could have seen him.

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