Marty Robbins That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine

Gene Autry and Jimmy Long wrote this song (or updated Red River Valley in all honesty) in the 30's and it went on to become a million seller for Gene. Others to have recorded the song include Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. The only time it actually made the Country chart was in 1980 where it reached the far from lofty heights o f position 69 by Slim Whitman. Marty must have known the song so well that I doubt he needed the sheet music when he recorded one of his idol's classic songs.

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[matenvelde]

Great song!I also know this song of Jim Reeves and these two men makes the best of it,this is just great music of great singers who are allready in heaven,they are sadly missed by somany fans.Thank you again Tarquin for posting somuch wonderful music.

[john9944]

Probably the only singer who could do a Gene Autry song and not screw it up. Good job Marty. You are missed. You too, Gene.

[parrotman1940]

This was also done very well by Tompall & the Glaser Bros. In fact their's & Marty's version are my favorites

[MrBigt68]

Here's to you dad rest in peace god bless you !!!!!

[grannydyess]

marty;s voice sends chills down my back and makes my heart swell. my favorite singer of all time he is missed

[chevswede]

Yes indeed this is out standing. Late 1958 my dad & his brother had a family Sundy dinner and after they started to pick and sing this song and house would go quite. Thank you. BB

[Blansita]

Amazing and beautiful !!

I love to this a song :))

[alancolwill1]

What a great song. Jim Reeves & Slim Whitman both sing this song well. So does Marty.

[lejeune1945]

Every time I sing this song at the Queens Head Heather (UK),someone always says --"isnt that really Red River Valley?I beleive the Everlys version was possibly the first,but I might be wrong.

[Siouxindian7]

What a wonderful song.

Great number from.

Marty Robbins.

Amazing...!

[lokotasioux]

One of my very favorites. Thank you so much.