British guitarist analyses Marty Robbins live in 1965! 

Your respect for the artist and the music really comes through and leaves me with a deep appreciation for all that you do. Thank you sir

He was the class act of Country Music. The old timers of country music had so much class and approachability. The performers now could learn so much from them.

Dude raced in and financed his own car in NASCAR races 😂🤟🏻a true one of a kind legend

When I listen to this classic song, I can smell the campfire, hear the coyote's cries in the distance and see the cowboys sitting around the camp and singing. This is genuine western music. Marty was the master of this genre. And what a voice!! I love it when Male singers sound like men!! Check out The Sons Of The Pioneers.

Marty Robbins was a national treasure. I grew up listening to his music, and I sincerely mourned when he passed away. Like Ray Price and Bobby Darin, he could sing just about any genre of music and make it his own.

What a worthy tribute to the greatest voice ever to grace country music. Both Bernie Taupin and Elton John acknowledge the influence of Marty's Gunfighter Ballads in that they began to write songs because of that album. In the U.K, Joe Brown named Marty as his favourite country singer as did Pete Townsend, while in the States most of the top vocalists like Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Frankie Laine, Faron Young, Elvis Presley, Hank Snow, Eddy Arnold, Billy Walker, Roy Acuff, plus top disc jockeys like Ralph Emery and Bill Mack all had a high regard for his vocal and songwriting ability. I regard Marty so highly in that the sound of his voice and music have been a constant source of pleasure to me and thousands of other folk around the world and will continue to do so until I leave this old world behind.

Marty had a beautiful and strong voice and a great ability to tell a story.

Martin's life is worth a movie. He has such an insane American-Nothing-To-Hero story, it's straight from a superhero comic.

The Grand Ole Opry didn't want to allow Marty Robbins to have brass instruments in his songs. He said if he couldn't have them, he would stop playing the Opry on Sat nights after his races. Boom. Brass instruments hit the Opry stage. When he was driving to shows, his wife would drive, and he would sit in the back seat and write song. Incredible talent.

His album ''Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs'' will take you on journey.

Most of Marty’s song have better plot lines than today’s feature films pity someone hasn’t translated them onto the screen. I especially like big iron and a song called Sundown. Also one called Mr Shorty.

A White Sport Coat also was a big hit on the pop charts. No pigeon hole for that gentleman

A song that actually tells a story. How absolutely last century...sadly. Why and when did this skill of expert raconteurs such as Marty Robbins disappear? It is indeed sorely missed.

Thank you love Marty Robbins and I know the history of this song, My sister and I harmonize this song to this day Many don't know he wrote this song in 15 minutes cross country Thanks FIL now i'll shut up and listen to you

His album Gunfighter Ballads is one of my all time favorite albums(originally turned on to me by my dad when I was a little girl❤). Marty was my dad's favorite singer and he used to sing many of his songs while playing guitar. Listening to this now I am crying thinking of dad, who I lost in 2013

There are two other songs that go with El Paso and those are El Paso part 2...Feleena, then El Paso City. This gives a fuller version of the story. I just love Marty Robins' western songs. He was such a magnificant storyteller and I truly miss him, his talent and his self-deprecating humor.😢💖

You went way back here. Marty was a great singer, one of my mom's favorites.

Know I have told this story somewhere on the internet before but... 12 Years old? 1973?: New friend takes me me to his house in the afternoon after school... House is very dark. His mom is single mom. Come into the living room ..see candles burning. El Paso is playing on a turntable set on repeat. On the west wall of the living room is - a giant portrait of Marty. Below is a shrine to Marty complete with burning candles and other various Marty memorabilia. The entire lyrics of this song are now burned into my mind from the two or three times I went there because - It was some bizarre shit. This women worshiped Marty like some kind of catholic saint. Rock!

Pure WESTERN! Cowboy at its best!! Evocative of place, time, situation and era!! “Country” is more rural southern n mountain. Here u can also hear the Mexican sounds wafting throughout

Marty Robbins had one of the most beautiful voices in country music. He was also a great piano player. He died of cancer way too young. Enjoy more of his music. 🤗

Ya know, you deserve more attention on your channel for your pure skill and entertainment, keep up the good work man

Fil, another AMAZING country singer. I love Marty Robbins. I have to admit my favorite song of his is The Story Of My Life, as a little girl whenever I'd hear the whistling I'd giggle and ask my granddaddy to turn the song up. Great memories. Great vocals.

The big iron on his hip. Hey, I'm from Texas, and I remember the Ranger.

Many nights I laid in bed listening to parties, at a very young age. Inherited this pink album. Knew the lyrics by the year after it was released; such a good story song. Had no idea the Dead covered it. Thanks for sharing this one.

As a child I absolutely loved him. Very much a story teller. Sweet voice. As a child I was completely drawn in by the story

He's one of my favorite. So are you. I really enjoy the time I get to spend watching your opinion of the artist

One of my favorite artists of all time. Thankyou for this.

Fil...Marty had an uproarious sense of humour. He decided he would win the race one day...so he had his pit crew remove the restrictor plates on the carburettor. He said it was a blast passing Richard Petty. He drove into the winner's circle and immediately confessed to his practical joke. He was beloved by racing drivers, crews, and fans as much as he was in his musical endeavours.

Another of my favorite artists!! Wonderful storytellers. Super talent. His son is quite good. Ronnie Robbins.

I very much like that you bring out all these little known facts about well known people. I'm astounded at the depth of your knowledge. Thank you for another gem of a video.

Love Marty Robbins. Such a great voice. His gospel and his Hawaiian songs are fantastic

Gotta love that old country music! I'll say it AGAIN, nobody does lyrics like country does lyrics. Thanks Fil. 😁

Love how he, (Marty Robbins) tells this message and understand this country artist's singing, voice! great reaction!

Great review and history of Marty. It’s always interesting to hear what you to say. Thanks.

The closing line of this song gets me every time. Brings tears to my eyes.

Can't just call this song "Country", this is where the "Western" half comes to the fore.

LOVE THIS SONG 😍😍😍😍

It's enjoyable watching Fil's expressions whilst he's watching/listening to the songs. Great channel thanks for posting!

Marty was my mamas favorite singer. I used to listen to this song a lot. It was a fascinating story to me. This was referred to as country western. Faron Young is a good country singer of the 50s and 60s.

You're turning into quite the historian there, Fil....Good on ya! This was a great review. Most of the history I didn't know. Thanks!

Originally Country and Western were two different genres... Western music was Cowboy music , Country was just about everything else sung with a Southern twang. Eventually, the two genre's were melded into a single genre of Country and Western.

Marty Robbins was a phenomenal talent. Such a great singer/songwriter/storyteller.

Marty Robbins, right up there with the greatest country singers and this song is one of my favorite old country songs, because of the story, the Rhythm it had

Fil, I LOVE the diversity of the music you analyse. This guy is the perfect example for me. Definitely not "my kind of music" (whatever that means!) He definitely didn't have my kind of politics When so many people are using social media to divide people, you are using music to unite people. It's great to be introduced to this man's life and work. Thank you!

I used to listen to Marty when I visited my grandparents. He was their favorite singer.

My grandmother loved to listen to Marty Robins. She grew up in Montana during the late 1800's. They had a dirt floor. She went to college, and taught school in Arizona (as well as many other things). This song is perfect as it is.

I'd forgotten how much I loved Marty Robbins!

Great stories and history on Marty! Thank you, hes one of my favorites.

One of my favourites. My dad used to listen to Marty when I was growing up, and I had distinctive memories as a young boy seeing the characters of this ballad in my mind's eye. It is a poignant song like "Running Bear" by Sonny James. I used to act that one out in my bedroom when I was aged 6 or so. These ballads are so rich. Thanks for including this gem.

Your real appreciation for so many different genres of music is helping make the world a better place. We're not so very different as humans in that we all want love and appreciation. Thanks for doing your part Fil. From even just the comments section here I can see it's really a positive influence on the world, because these things ripple outward into the world. And to everyone who smiles at a stranger, has the strength to selflessly help others: you all have my gratitude and respect. I love you all. ^-^

"A White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation", another great favorite by Mr. Robbins in the late 1950's.

Fil: True Story: Grady Martin was playing the lead guitar on the original recording of "El Paso." He was running late when he arrived for the session. The Producer said, "Let's go for a take." Grady said, "I've never heard the song." The Producer handed him a nylon string guitar and a chart and said, "Oh, Grady. . .Just follow the chart and play some "Mexican" sounding stuff." Grady did it in ONE TAKE! When you listen to the original, everything Grady Martin did was totally improvised. Also, Tompall and The Glazer Brothers were singing the harmony on the original. Check out their version of Kristofferson's song, "Lovin' Her Was Easier Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again." It's KILLER. . . .LOVE your Videos, Fil !

What a great old video of Marty! Totally love it. And as usual a great analysis. This song is the first of a Trilogy. The second is "Feleena" and the third "El Paso City". They are both amazing. Its interesting that the cowboy dies at the door he ran out of before. Thanks for relating the NASCAR story. I love it but never heard that story. Thanks Fil!!

I saw Marty in concert in Las Vegas Nevada on my 13th birthday. It was a treat. I'm not aware of him playing country or bluegrass music, Marty had his own style and we loved it. Several years later I returned to Las Vegas with my friends, we saw Engelbert Humperdinck in concert all of us girls had a crush on him :) Thank you Fil for uploading this video. Awesome memories!

Mr. Robbins could tell such stories thru his singing ,such a great entertainer .

Thank you for doing Marty, he was a fantastic storyteller and was my dad's and my favorite country and western singer

I saw him in concert when I was very young. I was on the second row and it was like he was singing right at me. I know he could not see me but every woman there I think they were thinking the same thing. I am only 63 but have a great appreciation for many types of music. You are helping me enjoy it even more

My dad listened to Marty all the time, so this became one of my favorite songs (still is)

Marty's songs always had the Spanish tinge to them always a story based in the southwest U.S.

He’s my “homeboy” from Glendale, Arizona. My friend’s father went to school with him- we all went to The same High School. This is a sub genre of country called western music. But you are so awesome Fil!

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl. Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina, Music would play and Felina would whirl... Excellent choice Fil...he's a classic. Can you do a Gordon Lightfoot for us? Today is his birthday and the anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald was the other day. thanks much!

Marty Robbins is my all-time favorite country western male artist. ❤

Will always love Marty Robins! Beautiful voice!

Beautiful song. That whole Gunfighters album is epic.

Another great song of Marty's that I love is "Devil Woman"!

I adore Fil's enthusiasm for the vintage music I love! Marty's wonderful harmony singers, Bobby Sykes (on Marty's right) and Don Winters (on Marty's left) deserve a shout out of their own. I'm always amused by how utterly relaxed Bobby appears in these videos with Marty, as if they were all pickin' and singin' on a back porch somewhere.

Always loved his voice new artistes do not come close to this legend , R.I.P MARTY THANKS FOR YOUR songs.

Marty was absolutely one of the best! Loved Devil Woman! Great country singer and storyteller!

I first heard his music from an album my dad borrowed ....about 1962. A good memory of my dad. Surprising finding out he raced in NASCAR and being in the navy. Thank you for talking about him

This song is a masterpiece. Marty among the best. I love this clip. Thank you

Thank you, what a wonderful artist and person Marty Robbins was.

I just wanted to say, how much I enjoy your channel... I learn something new every video.... i'm 63... and know well all of these people... your a good guy..thank you again

My first memories of Marty Robbins are my mother putting me down for a nap and putting Marty Robbins on the phonograph. Maybe that is why one of my favorite songs today is "A White Sportcoat and a Pink Carnation". I listen to an oldies radio channel in the car. You can imagine my surprise when about 10 years ago I heard my son sing "Big Iron" when it came onto the radio. I love the story on that song, too. Fun music that makes me happy!

One of my favorite artists, hugely talented. Thank you sir!

You make me so happy! Such a sweet handsome young man. And a blessed guitar player!! I'm a fan!!

Love this song, reminds me of my dad. He was from el paso, family still lives there. Thanks, Fil 😍

Hey Fil, I was raised on this music, Your appreciation of all genre's of music is "par excellance"

One of those great songs you all sit down and sing along with! A story told so melodically and sung beautifully! Excellent Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘

Love Fil's genuine love and admiration for American music, the country that gave birth to the greatest music of all time.

Someone requested this song from me once, so it caught my attention. I felt honored because I consider this song to be pure vocal talent....Incredibly the way this guy plays guitar is how I do it also, mostly thumb. Looks to me to be C, F and G which are in lots of songs. Capo it, and you can get rid of the F chord. I liked the right- hand technique explanation here because I do much of the same. I have found that by varying the thumb- striking, with fingernail striking, you get a sound that is "adequate", if not "better" than a pick...without the hassle of the pick.........I have not ever done the song live, because the lyrics would tax my memory with that whole story line....

My Mother had the album this song was on and she played it often. I remember tears in her eyes and because I was of tender years didn't quite understand. As I grew into a young lady and we'd listen to Marty we both became teary eyed. Same thing happened with her love of Leonard Cohen. I have many songs from boh artist's on my playlist that I've labeled Momma. ❤

My mom was one of his biggest fans! I know the words to many of his songs from hearing them since I was a kid. His son is also great at performing his songs. A true master at his craft! If you ever see Merle Haggard’s impression of him it is spot on!!

This was such a fun one for me because I was born in ‘56. I think we had a 45 of this song and it was on all jukeboxes. Loved hearing Marty’s life history too! Love your videos!

Your understanding of composition and theory, regardless of the genre, really is showcased here. It's a real pleasure to listen to someone, who has a bit of an idea, of what they're throwing in your face. We!! Done.

This was one of my dad’s favorite songs which he played all the time during my childhood❤️

Great as USUAL!!!! Thanks Fil for your insight!

The best "Storyteller" ever. He would write songs in the back seat riding to & from shows. His voice was so soothing & also full of emotion. If I had to listen to only one singer, it would have to be Marty Robbins. He had a vast range of songs he wrote & sang. He was "One of a kind". My favorite singer. Thank you for this analysis.

Love MARTY ROBBINS singing and music.

One of my Dad's favorite artist. Listened to much Marty growing up.

Great job!

I started learning the guitar back in 69 and lm so grateful for my dad he was my first teacher

much respect for you fil for the respect you show all artists you analyze and the knowledge you have of all genres of music

this is such a haunting story,,,its beautiful. i tried it once at karaoke, I wasnt able to do it justices sadly. very difficult to sing. thank you for doing this one.

I've lost track of how many times I've come back to this video because I love this song so much and I love your enthusiasm for your subject each review. I guess it's that feeling of sharing the joy with someone else. Marty Robbins was an absolute magician when it came to storytelling. This is the only song I liked more than Beat It as a kid in the 1980's haha.

I know that the majority songs are stories, but some artists such as Marty, Jim Reeves, Johnny Horton and others just had a unique way of presenting it. After being a long-haul truck driver, and passing through El Paso so many times, I can actually visualize the story in my mind as he's telling it.

Excellent homage to a true legend. Thank you, Fil.

Excellent recording for the time and for a tv setup. This is the first song I learned on guitar and ukulele both.

I totally had a flashback to my younger self listening to this great song and singer. I am so glad you did this Fil. I hope it somehow finds its way to a new audience. I appreciate the story about Marty saving Richard's life on the race track. He was an amazing man.

Wingman Stop it every time I turn on my computer I find you have done another one of my favorite artists. I used to listen to Marty while playing chess with my oldest brother before he passed away when I was young. Still have all of Marty's albums. Thanks again Fil.

Watching your appreciative face is part of the enjoyment Fil!