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Marty Robbins' All-Time Greatest Hits

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Every song on this collection is a true gem. Marty Robbins was a true genius and his songs always tell a story that makes you think. The only qualm I have is the cover-the picture makes it look like Marty was underwater. Otherwise, a great collection at a great price. Don't hesitate to buy this if you only need 1 cd of Marty's big hits.

You can take any given number of Marty Robbins songs and call them his greatest hits as the man had talent and versatility to spare. Certainly most of the songs on this package are exceptional but there are so many left out. "A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation)", perhaps his greatest crossover hit is missing in favor of Hank Williams, Sr.'s "Kaw-Liga" (done to death) and the so-so "Maria (If I Could"). And the hit doesn't even appear on the follow-up album of "more greatest hits". What were they thinking? Early hits "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" and "The Story of My Life" are not here. And on it goes. You will probably enjoy most or all of the songs herein but if you can find it, it's better to go for "The Essential Marty Robbins 1951-1982" that covers some hokey early recordings before he hit his stride plus the ones named, other certified HITS and songs that were only mild hits or not hits at all but are a lot more rewarding to listen to than the less-than-blockbuster filler found here. Shop around before you buy.

As always, there's a few songs missing here, but for the most part, it's a great and lengthy collection of most of his best stuff. Of course it has "Big Iron", "Devil Woman", "Streets Of Laredo", and his biggest hit "El Paso". I also like "Love Is Blue", and his version of "Ribbon Of Darkness". If I didn't get this album, I'd probably get one of his more western collections, like "No.1 Cowboy" or "Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs". Overall, if you're a fan of Johnny or Willie, you'll be a fan of Marty as well.

So many times, older recordings are not very high quality but not with this group of songs. If you are a Marty Robbins fan (and I am) this CD is a must.

Marty Robbins believed he was a reincarnated cowboy. Many of his songs came from dreams. All 20 of these wonderful songs take you to another place and time and tell delicious stories of love and adventure. Wonderful places to go - especially if you're a true Marty Robbins fan.

Marty sings some of his greatset hits, this is a must for a Marty fan

I am very happy with my purchase This in an old singer and the clarity of the music is amazing You would think they just recorded it yesterday. Not only was the quality great but so was the price. Thank you Amazon for making this possable . Sincerely Yours, Doreen Liebeck

I love this CD. Marty Robbins sings all my favorite songs on this CD.

I love this CD. It brings back very fond memories of my childhood when my mom used to wake us up with Marty Robbins songs. I love it!

I grew up listening to Marty Robbins in the 50's, and I enjoy listening to his music as much today as I did then. It brings back such good memories of home and family from my youth. Robbins had a "cowboy" voice. Listening to him sing, you could picture yourself setting around a campfire out in the Wild West with a group of cowboys resting for the night.

Robbins is one of the most talented song writers and musicians that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. "You Gave Me a Mountain" and "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" are just a couple of my favorites and his rendition of "Red River Valley" is also superb.