Lone Starry Night

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John Arthur Martinez has slept on dozens of floors and couches, sung in hundreds of bars, successfully marketed two CDs of his songs, won regional radio airplay and worked his way up to sold-out headliner status during his climb to prominence on the competitive Texas music scene. The process of taking Martinez national began in 2003 when millions of country-music fans were first exposed to his music. John Arthur Martinez finished second to winner Buddy Jewell on the USA Network's national talent competition Nashville Star. "A Home Made of Stone," his first Dualtone single, is one of the original compositions he introduced to overwhelming response on the television series.

Lone Starry Night,John Arthur Martinez,Dualtone Music Group,Contemporary Country,Country,Pop

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Give John Arthur Martinez a Try

Great Tex-Mex/Country Sounds

great music

jAming fantastic

WOW

Lone Starry Night
John Arthur Martinez
Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music
General | Country | Styles | Music
Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
General | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00020HAOC
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

The Man Who Holds the Bow
Home Made of Stone
Amarillo by Morning
A Girl Named Texas
The Armadillo Song
If I Didn't Care
The River of Love/El Rio Amor
Tonight at Fiesta
Just Like the Moon
Trouble Rides a Fast Horse
Pour a Little Love on it
Lone Starry Night
Tonight at Fiesta (reprise)

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1. The Man Who Holds The Bow
2. Home Made Of Stone
3. Amarillo By Morning
4. A Girl Named Texas
5. The Armadillo Song
6. If I Didn't Care
7. The River Of Love/El Rio Amor
8. Tonight At Fiesta
9. Just Like The Moon
10. Trouble Rides A Fast Horse
11. Pour A Little Love On It
12. Lone Starry Night
13. Tonight At Fiesta Reprise

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Give John Arthur Martinez a Try.......2005-10-17

John Arthur Martinez was a finalist on Nashville Star. His blending of Spanish into the songs adds unique charm. John deserves a chance. Not a cookie cutter cowboy singer.

Great Tex-Mex/Country Sounds.......2005-02-16

It really is a shame that John Arthur Martinez didn't win the "Nashville Star" competition. Not to steal any of Buddy Jewell's thunder, but Martinez seems to be a more talented writer, singer, and artist. But obviously the folks in Nashville wanted a star that they could mold into their perfect creation. Jewell has that whole Travis Tritt meets Waylon Jennings thing going for him. He also has a sound with larger demographic appeal, so it doesn't surprise me that he was picked instead of Martinez. Believe me, I'm glad for Jewell, but I think that Martinez is the better all-around artist.

Martinez doesn't fit the mold that Nashville is looking for. Had he given in to the wishes of Music City, he'd be singing about dancin' in the bed of an ol' Ford with his redneck girl. Then he'd watch a little NASCAR and drink a little Jim Beam with his buddies at the bar. Instead, he embraces his heritage, faith, and home state whole-heartedly.

He'll never draw the big crowds of bubbly girls like a Tim McGraw or a Kenny Chesney. He won't write a song like "Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy" that'll end up as a vinyl sticker on the back of some idiot's truck. Instead, he'll probably be the guy content with writing great songs like "The Man Who Holds The Bow" and "Lone Starry Night." In other words, Martinez writes songs from the heart about the things that are important to him. Judging by this album, those things include his aforementioned faith, heritage, and the great state of Texas.

If any of these songs have commercial potential, I'd have to say that "The River Of Love/El Rio Amor" and "The Man Who Holds The Bow" are definite winners. "El Rio Amor" would have given Marty Robbins a run for his money back in Robbins' heyday. The rest of this album is loaded with great, true-to-the-heart songs that give you an insight into the thoughts and feelings of Martinez.

My favorite song on the album is "A Girl Named Texas." If you know anything about Texas artists, you can picture this song being sung by a guy like Gary P. Nunn. It reminded me of Nunn's "What I Like About Texas." "Home Made Of Stone" and "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse" are two of my other favorites.

Martinez covers "Amarillo By Morning," which we all know George Strait turned into a hit. I like Martinez' version, but he really shines brighter on his original work. I must say that the accordian was a nice touch to "Amarillo," though. "The Armadillo Song" has bar-song written all over it. It would sound great if you gathered up a few drunks at the bar and challenged them to sing it. I slip and studder through it, and that's when I'm sober. It also would probably appeal to children(I know my three year-old shook her rump to it).

Martinez throws a little Spanish into some of the songs, which I love. Unfortunately, Nashville looks down on expressing ethnicity. Guys like the Texas Tornados, Los Lobos, BeauSoleil, and, to a lesser extent, acts like the Mavericks and JoEl Sonnier, are ten times better than most of the acts that are bringing in the big bucks these days, but because they embrace their heritage, they'll always be considered "regional acts." That's ashame, but it's also a good thing because we get to keep the best artists to ourselves.

So if you love your country music with a little Tex-Mex flavor or if you enjoy artists like the late Marty Robbins, this album is for you. If you enjoy artists with a "regional" flavor like Gary P. Nunn, buy this album. Or if you simply enjoy great songs performed by the guy who actually WROTE them, get this disc.

I highly recommend it.

great music.......2005-01-08

As a native Texan, I think Lone Starry Night is one of the best songs ever about our state. But the entire CD is fantastic. The only downer is the Armadillo song. It was done much better on one of JAM's previous efforts and in no way illustrates how great that song is live. Worth the money and then some.

jAming fantastic.......2004-11-08

You may have seen him on Nashville Star but you won't really appreciate the music until you hear this new album. John Arthur Martinez has put together an eclectic collection of songs that has something for almost everyone. Whether you want a ballad, traditional country, or a rocking good time, Lone Starry Night is for you. I highly recommend it.

David Thompson

WOW.......2004-09-12

What a treasure! And I mean both the singer & the songs. A song for every mood. "If I Didn't Care" brings a tear every time I hear it. "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse" sticks with you. Thank you John Arthur! Somewhere in you I see something of Hank Williams SR, but it's rolled into an awesome package with your God given talent.

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