Marty Robbins - El Paso (Audio) 

I just stole a car in New Hampshire and this song was playing on the radio. I gotta go give some money to my family, wish me luck

This song was a gift that fell right into Vince Gilligan's lap.

This song makes me wanna wander aimlessly across a vast empty desert of a post-apocalyptic world.

My wife is half mexican so every now and then I play this song and dance with her randomly to show her I love her. Of course I play the cowboy and she loves it. She's the love my life.

"Breaking Bad" the Western for the 21st century.

My mother’s favorite song. When I were 15 years old. “ Every time I listen too it I cry. My mon died 1996 . Am 72 years old.😂😂♥️❤️ Time now is 9:01 pm 08/31/22 age 75 years old Wt.136 lbs. 5ft. 9inc. My mother will all ways live in my heart ❤️❤️🌹.

What is Amazing is that this song has no chorus or repetitions of lyrics!! A treasure

My Dad was a friend of Marty Robbins. I remember sitting on his lap while he was singing and playing Devil woman. He was a really nice person. R.I.P. Marty, your talent is legendary!

WE MEXICAN PEOPLE LOVE HIM.. MARTY ROBINS FOR EVER..

I met a guy on rainbow six siege playing this. Live with his guitar

This was my father’s favorite song and every time I hear it I get tears in my eyes. I miss him so much, RIP Dad.

I am a professional pilot and have flown over the hill overlooking Felina’s Cantina from 37,000 feet and got a little chill every time I saw it. When I had just graduated from high school in 1968, I drove to El Paso to attend my girlfriend’s graduation. It was held in a venue on the hill where Marty died in the song, and felt I was standing on hallowed ground.

Back in the day, you could not escape this song. It was played on Top 40 stations and what was then called C&W stations. One of the greatest songs ever written and recorded. I was 16 then. Lot's of water under the bridge has passed since those carefree days of a world long gone.

My grandpa used to sing this all the time I miss him a lot it's been almost 8 yrs since he passed :(

1960-61, during this time, me, a black girl growing up in Bakersfield California, Nashville west. Everybody in our town loved country music and this was my favorite. We all prided ourselves on being able to sing the entire song word for word. An absolute treasure!!

I'm 81 years old and I had this sonng on a 78 rpm record. Marty Robbins did an excellent job. Credit to the record company. I can hear every word. Not like the row and racket I hear today.

*This song came out when I was 65, now I'm 113.*

Thank you Fallout New Vegas for introducing me to Marty

I was raised listening to this song. It was one my dad's favorites. I grew up on a horse ranch and my dad always carried a Colt 45 revolver strapped to his hip. It was a beautiful remake of the 1800's Navy Colt that some of the gun slingers back then carried. Including the saddle leather gun belt he had custom made for it. My two brothers and I all also carried guns as soon as he was satisfied we were responsible enough to do so. It was a nessesity due to the wildlife we had to deal with from time to time like Cougars, rattlesnakes, and wild boar just to name a few. I'll never forget my 12th b-day because my dad gave me a Winchester 30/30 rifle that had been in our family for 3 generations. I always carried it anytime I went out on horse back, doing fence checks, or riding as a look out/security when riding along side people who were renting horses. I became a great shot to. But I had a great teacher. My dad was a former Marine Corp DI. So I learned a lot of things before I was 10. It also helped me with the career I would later be grabbed up right out of college. But back to this song and the irony of it being one his favorites. I'm sure my dad had no idea whenever he listened to it that one day in fact it would actually be a bullet fired from somebody's gun that would end his life. It's a long story how it happened, but everytime I hear this song it reminds me of him and forever will. RIP dad, miss you. 🙏🇺🇲

I used to blast Marty Robbins all the time when playing New Vegas. Hearing this on Breaking Bad was a really nice moment

I was only 8 years young and even today I'm singing this song... Marty Robbins is bad ass in Jamaica I sing country and western music too ....

Fe+Li+Na = Iron+Lithium+Sodium = Blood+Meth+Tears just finished breaking bad, such a good show

Today's " country " wouldn't make a pebble on the mountain that is Marty Robbins

I am a 50 year old Irish man living in Austin. My old man loved this song and died this year . He never left Ireland but used to tell me to marry a Mexican girl

Music like this makes me want to sell everything i own, buy an old pickup truck, and hit the road

here's one to you, grandpa. I love and miss ya

This entire album is not country music, it is WESTERN music. The two genres should not be clumped together. Big Iron is an awesome story song where good triumphs over evil.

whoever the guitarist was on this is a legend. Didnt over do it, just a perfect compliment to a great song.

Let this be a lesson to you. The wages of simpin' is death.

My mum and dad had immigrated from Ireland to Vancouver 🇨🇦my mum was pregnant with me and went to see Marty Robbins… she loved him so much she told him she was going too name her baby after him lol but the nurse said I needed a girl name! I would have been happy to be named Marty ❤

One of the greatest songs ever recorded.

My dad raised me on this song, I heard it again for the first time in a while on breaking bad and started singing along. Now I’m crying because I didn’t realize how much I missed it.

Just about the most beautiful voice a man could have . I actually bought this album as pictured but somewhere along the road its gone like Marty . RIP Marty , thanks for all you left us .

A true story ballad. No bridges or refrains

It was 1989 and I was 10 years old when I first heard this song at a Shakey’s Pizza. It was in the game room with all the noise and everything over it. I barely heard a lyric and just remember the shift in his voice. I needed to know the name of the song. I asked everyone if they knew what that song was. Everyone looked at me like I was an idiot. As soon as I got home I started calling radio stations and humming a note or two. All to no avail. The next day I went to the library and no help was available there as well. Thus began a two year journey of me trying to find the name of this bit of song I heard only part of. I finally found it at a little store called The Exclusive Company. They let me listen to every track on the open records. They recommended I start with country. I would listen to a record and skip ahead parts. And then move to the next record. When I finally came upon this song. I was stunned. My life changed when I heard Marty Robbins for the first time. Immediately the best singer I ever heard. And to learn this song had sequels! Now I see Shazam and Google and think wow. But I still look back at my way of searching with fondness.

Here’s my El Paso story. My roommate and I were coming home from work after stopping off at friend’s bar ion East Hollywood Blvd and El Paso had been playing on the jukebox. This was in the 70’s. So David and I are singing and trying to get the vocal harmonies right in my old beat up VW. And we come to a stop light and right next to us a LAPD car pulls up. The two cops check us out and look at each other and shake their heads and drive off. I guess they didn’t want have to deal with two long haired crazy looking Mexicans singing El Paso at full volume. El Paso is in my top ten favorite songs and always will be.

My grandfather died this week, I'm getting ready to head to his funeral. My fondest memory of him is sitting at the dinner table a few years ago, we were smoking, Mom was there. After a long pause in conversation, grandpa started singing this song, Mom knew it, and I was fortunate enough to know it due to a love of playing Fallout. The three of us, three generations sat there smoking and singing El Paso for a few verses. I've got about 7 hours before the funeral and I honestly just want to sit here, and smoke and sing El Paso. RIP Roger Riddle, 9.16.1946 - 6.5.2024

This song is a treasure. El Paso is a treasure. I was a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in El Paso and it's the best place I've ever been.

How many boomers recall sitting in your parent’s big ‘ol American car listening to your mom or dad humming along to this country ballad.?? Distant, but happy memory☺️💭🤔

No one could sing a cowboy song like Marty Robbins. So thankful I got to meet him and talk with him. Helluva nice guy. We lost him way too soon.

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. Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina, Wicked and evil while casting a spell. My love was deep for this Mexican maiden; I was in love but in vain, I could tell. One night a wild young cowboy came in, Wild as the West Texas wind. Dashing and daring, A drink he was sharing With wicked Felina, The girl that I loved. So in anger I Challenged his right for the love of this maiden. Down went his hand for the gun that he wore. My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat; The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor. Just for a moment I stood there in silence, Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done. Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there; I had but one chance and that was to run. Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran, Out where the horses were tied. I caught a good one. It looked like it could run. Up on its back And away I did ride, Just as fast as I Could from the West Texas town of El Paso Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico. Back in El Paso my life would be worthless. Everything's gone in life; nothing is left. It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden My love is stronger than my fear of death. I saddled up and away I did go, Riding alone in the dark. Maybe tomorrow A bullet may find me. Tonight nothing's worse than this Pain in my heart. And at last here I Am on the hill overlooking El Paso; I can see Rosa's cantina below. My love is strong and it pushes me onward. Down off the hill to Felina I go. Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys; Off to my left ride a dozen or more. Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me. I have to make it to Rosa's back door. Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side. Though I am trying To stay in the saddle, I'm getting weary, Unable to ride. But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen, Though I am weary I can't stop to rest. I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle. I feel the bullet go deep in my chest. From out of nowhere Felina has found me, Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side. Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for, One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

My Dad loves Marty Robbins. His middle name is Martin, and he always hoped to be called "Marty", but it wasn't to be. He was always Tommy (his first name), and still is. But, inside, he's Marty. :)

I was -40 years old when this came out and now I’m 22 still listening to it!!

This song remember me Heisenberg, Breaking Bad is the best serie of all time

In 1967 I was surprised to meet Marty Robbins on Hollywood Bl. , Los Angeles. I was working for a tour company. He walked in, and asked if I might know where there was a clothing store. I thought a minute, and directed him. He thanked me, and as he went out I said: "Mr. Robbins", I certainly enjoy your gunfighter ballads". On his way back from shopping he dropped into say hi !

This is literally one of the best songs ever.

I have listened to this song in the actual Rosa’s Cantina in El Paso Texas while eating Mexican food, just wow!

I love Marty Robbins. I remember riding in my grandfather's truck and hearing this song as a child. Miss you pawpaw!

R.I.P. dad,you may be gone but your memory lives on and I'm still on the hunt for Texas Red......

RIP Mr. White🕊️

So superior to much of what is considered "country" music today.

I remember my grandma showing me this song, I’ve always loved old music, but after hearing this masterpiece, I couldn’t stop looking for more old songs, they’re pure art, especially this one.

Rosa's cantina is still there. Awesome place with a lot of history.

Used to listen on to this on the radio in 1959. I am older than time and my name drives the minds of men to violent insanity. My existence predates matter and thought. I was before anything and I shall exist past everything. Time howls at my presence and life itself is a shadow before me. Great song.

My Grandma's favorite singer. May they both rest in peace.

Here in 2024 🎉🎉 hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 😊

Truly one of the great 'cowboy songs' of the 1950-60s. Such a great tenor voice by Mart Robbins, with strong background vocals and a clean, deftly picked guitar arrangment.

Songs don’t tell good stories anymore western ballads will forever be superior.

I remember when my dad who is white, he played this song for my mom who is Mexican and I was about 6 or 7 years old, and found out later in life that the lyrics I didn’t hear before but now I understand what my dad was saying…. He love her very much, to this day I play this song for my dad… RIP DAD….

Happy 98th Birthday Marty Robbins!

I LOVE MARTY ROBBINS SONGS..ELPASO IS MY FRIST CHOICE..SOME TIMES I FEEL LIKE AN OUT LAW TRYING TO MAKE IT IN THIS HARDEN WORLD..THAT SONG GIVES ME GODLY GRACE AND FAITH IN JESUS..AMEN❤

my old chemistry teacher played this a lot. he knew we'd get the joke.

Marty Robin's signature song! No one dares to cover this song certainly no one comes close to Marty's!!!

My Dad passed away in March at 89 yrs. old. He had this record when I was a kid, great songs and memories.

El Paso will always be the best song ever.Marty Robbins will always be one of the greats of country music 🎶 !!!

Marty Robbins had the most melodic, crystal clear, authentic voices ever. Although Marty is gone now, his voice and this song will live on.

My mom used to drive me bonkers playing her Marty Robbins vinyl and Freddy Fender, but now I love them and was able to hang on and preserve all of my parents old vinyls...and quite the eclectic collection I possess. *sigh*

One of my dad's favorites. He's been gone 10 years now, but his music stays with me.

This song reminds me of my brother, he moved to El Paso and married a Mexican maiden, but he is alive. Also, he was the one to show me Marty Robbins.

My dad had this eight track in his collection. It was my first taste of sadness in a song...that I can recall.

My personal favorite song of all time hands down. The lyrics/story, background guitar, and of course Marty's voice truly combine to become greater than the sum of their parts. No song has ever begged for a video more, yet it is so easily seen just by listening to it without one.

I remember this song. My family was on a cross country trip. This came on the radio in our 1959 Plymouth as we entered the city of El Paso. It was December 1959.

This man was a true cowboy at heart. A dying breed.

I love this era of country music! Also check out Glenn Campbell singing "gentle on my mind". Truly one of the greats

A few weeks ago going to the store with my son "16" and out of nowhere, he starts singing El Paso. Just threw me off I didn't know he knew this song lol

A couple of years after this song was first released I went to Knott's Berry Farm with my mom and sis. We heard the song on the way there, and it turned out he was appearing there that day. Of course he sang it. After his show I got to tell him how much I liked the song, and that I was so surprised (at 6 years old) to have heard him on the radio and got to hear him sing it live the same day. Great song and great memory.

An unforgettable song....First heard at the age of 10 or 11 years....now in my 60's.....what a delight!. Much gratitude to mr Robbins for delivering this song to all his fans. Thank you

RIP Marty, great songs, great stories and a NASCAR career to boot !!!

Back in the 60s when i was a teenager my dad of Mexican decent would pull out his guitar and play "Los Pancho's"musoc which i love listening to my dad play..then "BAM", OUT OF NOWHERE.."HIS guitar took off and my dad hardly ever spoke English.."EL PASO"..I'LL NEVER FORGET IT. I've always loved this song..His voice so rich.."THANK YOU THE GREAT MARTY ROBBINS &R.I.P."

Se la dedico a mi güerita! Te amo mi amor. Aunque no seas una mexicana, yo haría lo mismo por tí. 🇲🇽💖🇺🇸

My dad's favorite song. He is aging fast and not himself....I listen to this for comfort 💞

This song always brings a tear to my eye. A jealous man, regrets his mistake, finds his love, passes away. Epic. And would love to know who the guy is in the picture. I may start dressing like that, and hold that pose everywhere, on the bus, going to the shops, you name it.

One of my Dad’s favorite songs. Probably because he was an army Lieutenant stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso the year this song came out in the late 1950’s.

In everyone's deepest heart, they long to love someone as fiercly as this.

I never tire of this song. Marty's words are pure poetry and his voice is perfection.

My grandma used to play this song all the time when I was a kid. I never really payed attention to the lyrics before.until now. …wow

This song reminds me of my Grandma Jean who went to be with God in 2012. She loved this song so one year for her birthday I bought her a Marty Robbins greatest hits CD so her and my grandpa could listen to it in the car on trips. I really miss my grandparents. Kindest people I've ever known

"Your word Is your bond"

My Dad ,when I was kid would listen to Marty Robbins all the time. This song and Marty Robbins , makes me think of my Dad and the Great! times we had together In the Great! state of Texas.

Oh how I love this song. I was raised in El Paso. Not a bad place to live. RIP Marty Robbins. That song will go on. So missed.

This song takes me back to my 1980's childhood spending weekends with us all hanging out at my grandparents playing games, having dinner, and listening to these classic records. This was one of my Grandpas favorites. ❤

We'll never hear voices like these again

While Marty sings the lyrical song passages, I can visualize the entire story. It's like watching a movie.

Cualquier persona que le guste esta canción es consideredo mi mejor amig@ .Bendiciones desde Fort Worth, Texas. Bendiciones para toda tu familia.....

My grandmother, I can *almost feel her presence* when I listen to this, she *loved* Marty Robbins & I miss the only person to ever love me *unconditionally!* Miss you *Grandma Lu,* may you always rest in the Good Lord's arms, 🙏I know you'll be there to great me once I pass away.

I had a grandpa who'd play music like this, he died when I was 1 years old so I don't remember him that well but from what I heard about him, he was a semi-professional country singer and guitar player. The big iron track specifically I was told of one of the songs he learned to and played on guitar as well sang, I played Fallout New Vegas when my dad noticed big iron playing on the game radio.

El Paso by Marty Robbins was the first Billboard number one hit of the 1960s.

In High School I dated a latino girl. Michelle...dark eyes and long dark hair. To this day one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. She's still stunning at 58. I miss her.

My Dad used to sing this brilliantly.. as a kid I'd sit watching him reherse for hours... happy memories

Marty is a timeless classic