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Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs

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  • Audio CD (September 12, 1989)
  • Original Release Date: 1959
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B0000024OB
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #323,529 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Big Iron
2. Cool Water
3. Billy the Kid
4. Hundred and Sixty Acres
5. They're Hanging Me Tonight
6. Strawberry Roan
7. Paso
8. In the Valley
9. 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

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Absolute All-Time Favorite Album, August 31, 1999
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back to my childhood, January 15, 2006
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This album is Marty Robbins, December 9, 2004
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.

The Essential Marty Robbins: 1951-1982
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Essence of Marty Robbins
While Marty Robbins hardly ever sang a bad song, this small collection truly represents what he is all about. These songs are how Mr. Read more
Published on August 3, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few good ones
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!
Published on May 14, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An overall wonderful selections of great country music
I have searched far and wide to find the Marty Robbins Gunfighter ballad and trail song cd. and was unable to locate it anywhere till now. Read more
Published on March 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! If you like country, you'll like this one.
Not much else to say. Every song on this CD is just great. Great classic country music from the late 50's.
Published on January 27, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting Western Cowboy Ballards Sure to Give a Shiver
In a world in which country and western has slowly melted into country and roll (rock that is), Marty Robbins' collection of self composed cowboy western ballads gives everyone a... Read more
Published on December 18, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A great country cd
I love the songs on this CD. They are some great examples of classic country.
Published on September 27, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "old" western music done superbly.
I must admit that I have the record from more years ago than I care to mention. Marty Robbin's rich voice and the "old" western style music make for delightful... Read more
Published on July 7, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Marty Robbins collections made!
ALL the songs in this collection are great both in lyrics and music! You'll love it as one of his best even if you're not especially a major fan of Marty's.
Published on June 29, 1998

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