So many memories with this song. Me and my grandma would have the radio on most of the time and we would drop everything and dance when tis song came on.
Marty was terrified of performances much more in his early career. He developed an over the top persona on stage which, not only seemed popular with fans, helped him immensely when performing. Behind his act, he never seemed to quite get over his concerns, but always found it worthwhile when his sets ended. Though he also found, his excitement faded fast and he’d be onto worrying about his next show in nearly no time at all A legendary performer either way
Sang this this with my first hubby on way to hospital in labor with our first daughter on day before Labor Day in 1964 ... ironically!!! Was one of his all time favorite songs.
I'm 77now but recall my family visiting dads older brother & he played this song for me on his guitar. He ask me if I knew this song & of course I knew it. I was 11 or 12 then.
I don't think He was very well there. Might have been recovering from one of His heart bypass surgeries. He seemed to be enjoying himself and his band at least.
The story is Pres. Eisenhower was holding a meeting in the Oval Office. Someone was playing "El Paso" in a back room. When the song was over, Pres. Eisenhower said, "That was a good song".
Too fast! He had an absolutely awesome record but I hate when it sounds like an artist and a studio band are rushing through a song we're all used to hearing at a slower tempo.
