Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs

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A lonely westerner in Nashville, Robbins salved his soul by cutting an album (in one afternoon) of mostly self-composed cowboy ballads. One of them was a four-and-a-half-minute epic, "El Paso," that broke every rule of Top 40 programming to become a No. 1 pop and country hit in 1960. Robbins was arguably the most surefooted and accomplished singer in all country music, and that was never more obvious than on these western ballads performed to often breathtaking perfection with a very small group and a vocal trio. Other titles include "Big Iron" (also a Top 30 hit), "Running Gun," and western classics like "Cool Water," "Billy the Kid," and "The Strawberry Roan." --Colin Escott

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Average customer rating: Classic Cowboy Gunfighter Ballads by Marty Robbins is Cowboy Songs at their Best Great CD More than just "El Paso." Gunfighter Ballads & Trails Songs

Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs Marty Robbins Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Johnny Horton - Greatest Hits Marty Robbins - All-Time Greatest Hits Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites) On the Trail The Essential Marty Robbins ASIN: B0000296J9 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Big Iron
2. A Hundred And Sixty Acres
3. They're Hanging Me Tonight
4. Cool Water
5. Billy The Kid
6. Utah Carol
7. The Strawberry Roan
8. The Master's Call
9. Running Gun
10. El Paso
11. In The Valley
12. The Little Green Valley
13. The Hanging Tree
14. Saddle Tramp
15. El Paso (Full-Length Version)

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A lonely Westerner in Nashville, Marty Robbins salved his soul by cutting an album (in one afternoon) of mostly self-composed cowboy ballads. One of them was a four-and-a-half-minute epic, "El Paso," that broke every rule of Top 40 programming to become a No. 1 pop and country hit in 1960. Robbins was arguably the most surefooted and accomplished singer in all country music, and that was never more obvious than on these Western ballads performed to often breathtaking perfection with a very small group and a vocal trio. Other titles include "Big Iron" (also a Top 30 hit), "Running Gun," and Western classics like "Cool Water," "Billy the Kid," and "The Strawberry Roan." Three extra tracks flesh out the 1999 release, including "Saddle Tramp" (the B-side of "Big Iron") and "The Hanging Tree" (title song from the 1959 Gary Cooper Western). --Colin Escott

Customer Reviews:

Classic Cowboy.......2007-05-27

Although Frank Sinatra is credited with creating the first "concept" album. Columbia might have one-upped Capital with this unique "Old West" collection. Although its been almost 50 years since this jewel was first recorded, it sounds like it was made yesterday. Marty Robbins has had many hit albums in the C/W top ten, but none of them has been as endearing as this 1959 classic. You get "El Paso, "Cool Water" "The Hanging Tree" and 12 more ballards sung by one of Country/Western all-time favorites. I can guarantee, you will continue to listen to these cowboy story songs for years to come.

Gunfighter Ballads by Marty Robbins is Cowboy Songs at their Best.......2007-03-20

The lable attached to the CD says "All Time Country Classic". It's misleading. This is an all time classic, period. I first bought this collection as an LP. The front said "High Fidelity", not "Stereo High Fidelity," but as a kid in 1959, I didn't care. "El Paso" was #1 on the pop charts. Marty Robbins had been a "cross-over" artist making the charts with "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation," so I was primed when this album hit. Grammy-winning "Gunfighter Ballads..." set Marty Robbins apart. It isn't country, it isn't '50s pop, it might be Americana or folk music. It is cowboy or western music, I suppose. There are more reasons to own this album than "El Paso." "Cool Water," "The Master's Call." Utah Carol," "and "The Strawberry Roan" are all great songs interpreted by a great voice. "Gunfighter Ballads ..." is what it now says on the CD jacket, a "classic." Marty Robbins died in his early sixties, so many younger ears may not know him. They should, especially if they collect the good stuff from all eras.

Great CD.......2007-03-08

I grew up listeniing to Marty Robbins, and the Gunfighter Ballads is my favorite album and I just had to get this CD...because I use to listen to the music on LP, back in the 80's and I haven't heard the songs for over 15 years...with great imagination, listening to these songs would make it seem like you're watching a very interesting Western movie.

More than just "El Paso.".......2007-01-28

If you want to buy this CD just for "El Paso" you'll be plenty happy. If you allow yourself to listen to the remaining tracks, you'll be very happy. This was Marty's best effort, IMHO.

The remastering is done very well, although the source recording, being in 1959, does have its limitations. Overall, a very enjoyable CD, and well worth the work done to remaster and restore it!

Gunfighter Ballads & Trails Songs .......2007-01-18

I find the quality of the CD GUnfighter Ballads & Trail Songs to be fantastic. I never thought I would ever find this album in a CD form. This was one of my favorite albums I loved listening to when I was little. My dad loved this album as well and now that my dad passed away. Everytime I listen to this CD I think of my dad. Thanks Amazon for having it on hand for me to purchase it.

Average customer rating: At las on CD! This album is Marty Robbins Two classic western albums Home on the Range was never this good! Great CD

Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs Marty Robbins Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: 16 Biggest Hits The Drifter The Essential Marty Robbins Johnny Horton - Greatest Hits Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs ASIN: B00000IBJJ Release Date: 1997-08-24

Tracks:

1. Big Iron
2. Cool Water
3. Billy The Kid
4. A Hundred And Sixty Acres
5. They're Hanging Me Tonight
6. The Strawberry Roan
7. El Paso
8. In The Valley
9. The Master's Call
10. Running Gun
11. The Little Green Valley
12. Utah Carol
13. San Angelo
14. Praire Fire
15. The Streets Of Laredo
16. Song Of The Bandit
17. I've Got No Use For The Women
18. Five Brothers
19. Little Joe The Wrangler
20. Ride, Cowboy Ride
21. This Peaceful Sod
22. She Was Young And She Was Pretty
23. My Love

Album Details

Twofer of the Legendary Gunfighter Albums from 1959 and 1960. His Finest Works.

Customer Reviews:

At las on CD!.......2005-11-09

I had all 3 albums that make up most of this CD...in the late 1950's /early 1960's. Marty was in great voice; the arrangments are superb...and, if you can listen to these bittersweet, haunting ballads without having your heartstrings plucked...and, eyes misting up..you are stone dead. These are about another time and another place...and,one where Life was often harsh, often all-too-short, but, it was lived full-up, not talked about and analyzed ad nauseum. This time may have not have existed as Marty sings about it, but the strength and purity of the messages are timeless. Oh, yes...for the secularists out there: there are some religious aspects in some of the songs. But, having been in Montana and the Dakotas, you can almost feel a Presence there.

This album is Marty Robbins.......2005-03-27

This is not to say that Marty Robbins did not perform many more and just as great songs. However when you think of ether Marty Robbins or the songs on this album [Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs]. As with many I grew up with this album and as one reviewer protests, it is a little unnerving to have the order changed. However I used to skip around anyway. And this is the album to buy for Marty Robbins. You can supplement with his others when you feel the need to expand his collection

It is hard to imagine that you have not heard these songs at some point. So it feels funny describing them to you. These songs are truly ballads. They are not crying in your beer twanging songs. And aside from the country pacing and theme, are close to folk songs. Each song has a story and you are made to feel that you could be singing them your self. In the end you will be singing them.

Two classic western albums.......2003-12-12

Marty recorded many different types of song but he was particularly good at western songs. For those who can afford it, Bear family have released a boxed set containing all Marty's western songs, but the two albums included here contain many of his best western songs.

On this set, you will find Marty's covers of the classic cowboy songs Cool water and The streets of Laredo, but Marty chose to avoid most of the obvious songs. Instead, he wrote some songs himself and recorded a lot of great but obscure songs. Of the songs that he wrote, El Paso is by far the most important. It was a huge international hit and if you are thinking of buying this collection, you probably know this song already.

The remaining songs all tell stories of life in the west in the years following the American civil war. We all know that you can't believe what Hollywood portrays in western movies. The origin of many of these songs is unknown but the picture they paint sounds credible.

Marty was, perhaps, the greatest western singer of them all (although Michael Martin Murphey is another contender for that title) - this collection shows him at his best.

Home on the Range was never this good!.......2002-03-20

Thanks to a friend who asked "who was it that sang El Paso?" has prompted me to take the opportunity to rediscover, after more than 30 years, a singer who put the 'Western' in Country Music. Anyone who enjoys Country and Western should not be without a copy of this marvellous collection of sounds and images of the American 'wild' west. This is a truly classic collection that gives you a story with every song from an exceptional talent singing with a purity that is rare. His gunfighter ballads are the stuff of dreams that transport the listener to the Old West with 'El Paso', 'Big Iron' and 'Cool Water' to name but a few in a selection brimming with great songs.

This is truly great value and is well worth a purchase that will bring you hours of pleasure. I strongly recommend it! Buy it and like me you will not be disappointed.

Postscript:
If you would like to add other albums to your collection, then you cannot go far wrong by choosing compilations such as "The Drifter" which include, amongst others, the amusing 'Cowboy in a Continental Suit' and a saloon showdown in the superb 'Mr Shorty'. Marty's voice suited most kinds of music and you will find in "The Essential Marty Robbins" with its Rock-A-Billy, Hawaiian and even Jazz-influenced music, the versatility that make it almost impossible to choose favourites.

Great CD.......2002-03-07

What can you say Marty Robbins at his best. No one epitomizes western music like he does, notice I said western music not to be confused with country music. And the songs on this album are the classics of that genre and only Marty can do them justice. It's a great album and I have recommended it to all my friends. If you want real western music get this album.

Average customer rating: the best of the gunfighter songs

Gunfighter Ballads Various Artists Manufacturer: K-Tel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000ROF Release Date: 1995-01-27

Tracks:

1. El Paso - Marty Robbins
2. Don't Take Yours Guns To Town - Johnny Cash
3. Rawhide - Frankie Laine
4. The Comancheros - Claude King
5. Cry Of The Wild Goose - Tennessee Ernie Ford
6. Wanted Man - Johnny Cash
7. The Ballad Of Paladin - Johnny Western
8. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance - Gene Pitney
9. Big Iron - Marty Robbins
10. Johnny Reb - Johnny Horton

Customer Reviews:

the best of the gunfighter songs.......1999-06-18

where else can you get robbins,cash,and frankie lane on the same cd. Whatever this is great, needs only Poncho and Lefty" to be complete.

Average customer rating: Takes me back to my childhood This album is Marty Robbins My Absolute All-Time Favorite Album The Essence of Marty Robbins One of the few good ones

Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs Marty Robbins Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Cowboy | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Cowboy | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs ASIN: B0000024OB Release Date: 1989-09-12

Tracks:

1. Big Iron
2. Billy The Kid
3. Cool Water
4. A Hundred And Sixty Acres
5. They're Hanging Me Tonight
6. The Strawberry Roan
7. El Paso
8. In The Valley
9. The Master's Call
10. Running Gun
11. Little Green Valley
12. Utah Carol

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A lonely westerner in Nashville, Robbins salved his soul by cutting an album (in one afternoon) of mostly self-composed cowboy ballads. One of them was a four-and-a-half-minute epic, "El Paso," that broke every rule of Top 40 programming to become a No. 1 pop and country hit in 1960. Robbins was arguably the most surefooted and accomplished singer in all country music, and that was never more obvious than on these western ballads performed to often breathtaking perfection with a very small group and a vocal trio. Other titles include "Big Iron" (also a Top 30 hit), "Running Gun," and western classics like "Cool Water," "Billy the Kid," and "The Strawberry Roan." --Colin Escott

Customer Reviews:

Takes me back to my childhood.......2006-01-15

This was my favorite album years ago! I found myself singing along, even though it had been long since I had heard them. If you like Marty Robbins, this is his best ballads. I love it!

This album is Marty Robbins.......2004-12-10

This is not to say that Marty Robbins did not perform many more and just as great songs. However when you think of ether Marty Robbins or the songs on this album [Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs]. As with many I grew up with this album and as one reviewer protests, it is a little unnerving to have the order changed. However I used to skip around anyway. And this is the album to buy for Marty Robbins. You can supplement with his others when you feel the need to expand his collection

It is hard to imagine that you have not heard these songs at some point. So it feels funny describing them to you. These songs are truly ballads. They are not crying in your beer twanging songs. And aside from the country pacing and theme, are close to folk songs. Each song has a story and you are made to feel that you could be singing them your self. In the end you will be singing them.

My Absolute All-Time Favorite Album.......1999-08-31

I heard this from my teacher in high school in the 70's. I have loved it to absolute stinkin' death ever since! This is country western! It sure ain't Shania Twain!

The Essence of Marty Robbins.......1999-08-04

While Marty Robbins hardly ever sang a bad song, this small collection truly represents what he is all about. These songs are how Mr. Robbins began, and these songs are his spirit. His whole heart and soul saturate this music, and you just can't help but live it with him as he sings.

One of the few good ones.......1999-05-14

I don't care a whole lot for classical country, but our family has had this album ever since I can remember, and I have always liked it!

Average customer rating:

Twenty-Four Gunfighter Ballads Various Artists ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GCFHE6 Release Date: 2006-09-19

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Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000S5RRMG

Product Description

Track list: 1. Gunfight At The OK Corral (recorded 1957) 2. The 3:10 To Yuma (recorded 1957) 3. Cool Water 4. Along The Navajo Trail 5. The Green Leaves Of Summer 6. High Noon 7. Ghost Riders In The Sky 8. Moonlight Gambler 9. Tumbling Tumbleweeds 10. Rawhide 11. The Wayfaring Stranger 12. The Hanging Tree 13. The 3:10 To Yuma (recorded 1960) 14. Gunfight At The OK Corral (recorded 1960)

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Dave's Country David Rubin Manufacturer: Satellite Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001EK4U6 Release Date: 2002-03-10

Tracks:

1. You Better Not Lie When You Say You Love Me
2. If I could Hold You
3. Gonna See My Baby Tonight
4. Goodbye Was All She Wrote
5. A Truckful Of Women
6. A Tall Dark Horse
7. Colt.45
8. The Barroom Song
9. This Train Will Stop At Tucumcari
10. The Train Robbers
11. Not So Long Ago
12. Jenny Come Back
13. You Told me Where To Go

Album Description

A unique brand of Canadian country from singer songwriter David Rubin. Sounds of classic country music with great lyrics and melodies to satisfy even the most discerning country music afficiado.

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Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEP18 Release Date: 2002-08-28

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Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs Marty Robbins Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004RJOS Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Big Iron
2. Cool Water
3. Billy The Kid
4. A Hundred And Sixty Acres
5. They're Hanging Me Tonight
6. The Strawberry Roan
7. El Paso
8. In The Valley
9. The Master's Call
10. Running Gun
11. The Little Green Valley
12. Utah Carol
13. San Angelo
14. Praire Fire
15. The Streets Of Laredo
16. Song Of The Bandit
17. I've Got No Use For The Women
18. Five Brothers
19. Little Joe The Wrangler
20. Ride, Cowboy Ride
21. This Peaceful Sod
22. She Was Young And She Was Pretty
23. My Love

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