Country (1960-1966) [Box set, Import]

Marty Robbins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Bear Family
• ASIN: B0000282V4
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,396 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Indie Music > Country > Traditional Country
  • #95 in Music > Imports > Country

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Devil Woman

2. It's Your World

3. Lonely Too Long

4. Over High Mountain

5. Fly Butterfly Fly

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Melba from Melbourne

2. Change That Dial

3. Only a Picture Stops Time

4. Southern Dixie Flyer

5. Everybody's Darlin' Plus Mine

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Don't Worry

2. A Time and a Place for Everything

3. Sixty-Two's Most Promising Fool

4. Too Far Gone

5. April Fool's Day

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Cigarettes and Coffee Blues

2. No Tears Milady

3. The Wine Flowed Freely

4. The Shoe Goes on the Other Foot Tonight

5. Not So Long Ago

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Cutting away all of Marty Robbins' rock & roll, Hawaiian and cowboy recordings, Bear Family's four-disc box set Country (1960-1966) contains nothing but his straight country and country-pop recordings of the early '60s. During that era, Robbins was one of the most popular performers in country music, scoring an impressive series of Top 10 hits and pop crossovers like "Don't Worry" and "Devil Woman," which are all included on this set. Where many Bear Family sets are so thorough and complete, they merely wind up being exhausting, Country (1960-1966) is entertaining from start to finish, since it is sequenced in a logical, listenable order and doesn't dwell on the rarities. Any serious fan of Robbins will find the set an essential addition to their library, and it is arguably the finest Robbins box Bear Family has released. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful music, March 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Country 1960-66 (Audio CD)

This set is worth every penny.It contains all the songs from 4 albums plus many singles; approximately 100 songs most of which I have been unable to find elsewhere. Songs include the rousing 'Melba from Melbourne' and the tender 'Fly Butterfly Fly'. This set showcases Marty at his country best. A few traditional pieces are included, just Marty and his guitar. His beautiful clear voice captures the homesickness of a soldier in 'Just Before the Battle Mother' and the joy of returning love in 'Long Long Ago'. I thoroughly enjoy this set and might just wear it out.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most underrated country singer ever, July 2, 2006

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This review is from: Country 1960-66 (Audio CD)

Marty Robbins is vastly underrated. You hear Cash, Williams, Jones, too name a few but what about Robbins? All singers named before Robbins have amazing careers and songs that changed millions of lifes, but they all dealt with drug issues and are sometimes overrated. Robbins I haven't heard anything negative about him. The Bear Family sets are very expensive but well worth every penny, the music is amazing. I wish Nashville would give this man more credit.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man of the Decade, July 11, 2004

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David Corne (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Country 1960-66 (Audio CD)

Marty was voted 'Man of the Decade' in the 60's for his outstanding contribution to Country music during that time when many of my compatriots were taking America by storm. Many his 45's and album tracks show up on this 4 c.d. set but there are some omissions unfortunately. The stunning Joe Babcock song 'Won't you forgive' (flip of Ruby Ann), Love Can't wait, 'I told the brook' and 'You told me so' come to mind. The set covers from 1960 to 1966 so when (if ever) will we get the tracks from 67 to 72? His classic R.F.D. album is included along with his only (more's the pity) Sacred album 'What God has done which shows Marty at his emotional best along with his moving versions of 'Just before the Battle Mother' and 'Long Long Ago' which for some obscure reason were archived by Columbia and never released in Robbin's lifetime. They are Marty at his best. All in all well worth the money and apart from the greatest voice ever to grace Country Music it also has some fabulous guitar work by the one and only Grady Martin.