In my opinion, "El Paso" is one of the greatest songs ever written. Beautiful lyrics and phrasing by Marty that paint a vivid picture.

This song managed to condense a book that would take me a week to read and a movie that would take me two hours to watch into about five minutes of enjoyment. Absolute legend.

Marty Robbin’s, one of the best ballad singers of the West ever……

I grew up with Marty Robbins. So special to find these video clips on KZfaq.

Rest In Peace - Marty Robbins Born: September 26, 1925 Died: December 8, 1982 You will be remembered for your famous country music. We love Marty

2024 here. Young people still love this, I'm 22 at a large public uni. You don't get this kind of storytelling anymore.

Holy shit. It’s 2024 I’m 65 and I’ve got tears. What a classic.

2024 and still rocking this!!!

this is my mom and dads song. god I miss them both

Something magical about the lyrics...telling a full story...perfect rhymes all drama with no corn. This is sheer brilliance.

How I miss real country music, like Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Johnny Cash, to name a few. El Paso is an amazing song, written and sung by amazing Marty Robbins. It's so sad to lose so many of the great singers of the 60's, 70's and 80's. I'm not really into today's country music; it's just the not the same. I also love "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. RIP Marty Robbins.

Quite possibly the best country song ever written.

Unbelievable live performance. No tricks, no gimmicks, no "enhanced" vocals, just sheer talent. Love Marty's guitar playing and his singing is exquisite. Super trio harmonies and what else do you want?!!!!

And Rosa's Cantina still stands. I live in this West Texas Town and I love their Mexican food along with a few cold imported Mexican beers to go with it! Y'all need to come and check it out sometime!

I’m a metal fan… But there is something amazing about this whole album. It tells stories in a way none of the progressive metal songs I like could. You see these stories in your head. They play like short films in your mind as you listen. I adore this kind of songwriting. No hidden meanings, no overly complex stuff. Just pure storytelling.

No autotune, nothing but his guitar and voice.

This is definitely one of the best videos on the Internet

I have seen Marty Robbins in several recorded live videos. He never missed a note, never strained to hit it. What an incredible voice and an amazing singer. I’m a fan for life.

60 years later and this song still makes me cry. I can't imagine loving anyone that much.

The border between USA and Mexico is where two cultures merge, and this song is an example. With many features shared with the mexican corrido. Telling a complete human story that usually ends tragically. Also the vocalization remembers this style. A great composition and video!

One of the great naturals...when country music was country music...not the crap they try to push today.

What a beautiful man's voice. No auto-tune for his voice or his backup singers. This is truly beautiful.

Best cowboy ballad ever written and performed.

I miss the true country music that I grew up with it.

An entire Western movie saga in a thrilling two-minute song. What a masterpiece! Everything Marty ever did was great. This one a real classic.

Memorized the entire, Gunfighter ballads and trail songs when I was 12. Im 46 now. Love his music!

I’ve heard this song a thousand times and it still can make a grown man cry.

Hearing him sing it so calmly makes me feel sad in a way, definitely one of the greatest songs ever written.

I remember as a young child during Christmas time. A snow storm raging outside , The Fireplace warming the living room, and my Dad playing this song on the record player. You couldn’t beat the atmosphere. Such solitude in Marty’s Music that echoed throughout our home. Some songs just stick with you and bring back the most amazing memories of two amazing loving parents who did everything to keep us happy and smiling. It’s amazing where memories will take you.

In third grade I took this 45 to show and tell. I really loved it and still do.

My father used to play this on vinyl in the late 70's when I was a toddler. I'm so happy my family exposed me to a rich history in music. It is so special to me now that I'm an adult.

Listened to this in my 1998 VW beetle in 1999'sh or so on the way home to my divorced wife with my kids, I always played this on the ride there and we would sing the songs. Time Life Western Classics CD. Memories. I bet the kids remember it too, lol

My love is stronger than my fear of death....powerful words...

this is real country unlike nowadays

This is a western which is completely different than country music. In a western there's Cowboys and horses and guns. In country there's drinking and cheating and broken hearts. This is one of the Best Westerns ever.

My daddy used to play the guitar and sing this song to me when I was going to bed. I love him rip daddy we were from Dallas Texas. God bless

Nowadays it is difficult to find a version of this song that includes the 5th verse. Dunno why it has been dropped, but having grown up with this song, it really destroys it by making the cowboy seen callous when the 5th verse is his horror at what he just did. I REALLY appreciate this video. One of the best from a master of the cowboy ballad. We miss you Marty.

I never get tired of listening to this song

I agree. First song to make me cry. I was 7 or 8 years old.

59 two decades and a little There have not been to many Marty's in that time. This will never get old

wow .. great audio on this 50 year old clip .. thanks a bunch !!

My dad absolutely loves the song! He is 90 yrs young. EVERY time I play it for him he says that it is the best song ever written. He listens intently to every word and will gladly hear it again and again and again.

"El Paso" Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl Nighttime would find me in Rosa's cantina Music would play and Felina would whirl Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love but in vain, I could tell One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved So in anger I Challenged his right for the love of this maiden Down went his hand for the gun that he wore My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor Just for a moment I stood there in silence Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there I had but one chance and that was to run Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran Out where the horses were tied I caught a good one, it looked like it could run Up on its back and away I did ride Just as fast as I Could from the West Texas town of El Paso Out to the badlands of New Mexico Back in El Paso my life would be worthless Everything's gone in life; nothing is left It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden My love is stronger than my fear of death I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark Maybe tomorrow, a bullet may find me Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart And at last here I Am on the hill overlooking El Paso I can see Rosa's cantina below My love is strong and it pushes me onward Down off the hill to Felina I go Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys Off to my left ride a dozen or more Shouting and shooting, I can't let them catch me I have to make it to Rosa's back door Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel A deep burning pain in my side Though I am trying to stay in the saddle I'm getting weary, unable to ride But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen Though I am weary I can't stop to rest I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle I feel the bullet go deep in my chest From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for One little kiss and Felina, goodbye

I grew up with Marti Robbins being one of my heroes .He not only was a great Racer ,but he was an incredible writer ond songster

My Daddy loved Marty Robbins so much. Any time I hear one of his songs I think of my daddy and smile.

it's about four in the am and for some odd reason this song just popped in my head. haven't heard this in years. missed it.

The lilt of the singing one syllable words “wind” and “dark” and “tied” and”side” just so beautiful

This is one of the greatest songs ever written I hope everyone listening appreciates it..🔥

I have known all the words since I was 8. I am 35. CLASSICS LIVE ON.

Decades later it’s obvious why my dad revered Mr. Robbins. He is a legend.

I was 25 when marty recorded this song I have listened so many times I know all the words to this day never to forget marty

I chose my very first NICU Travel RN assignment to EL Paso, TX to Las Palmas Medical Center because of this song. I lived in El Paso for a year and a half. Yes I searched for "Rosas Cantina"

Love Marty Robbins and for some reason this song still gives me goosebumps 😊💖✌

One of the best stories ever told right here. You could literally tell this to your grand kids any decade the 1950s or the 2050s.....

I have so many fond memories of this song my family would sing it all the time I come from a musical family

Ive loved this since I was little back in the 60’s

Einer meiner ersten Countrysongs, die mich faszinieren.

Always loved this song ever since I was a kid, still a great one to listen to!

The first overseas concert that I saw in the 60's in Wellington,New Zealand. I am now 76 years old and still remember the concert and meeting him after at the hotel he was staying in. Still one of my favourite artists singing country , ballads and island music.

Husband beloved died of cancer and loved this song - we visited some States of USA before

I'm smiling and crying at the same time.

He actually painted a picture for you to see in your mind as he sung !!!❤️

I've always loved this beautiful song. It definitely reveals some of Texas finest history.

This song is like a can of condensed milk for once you listen to it then it becomes sweeter and sweeter each time and you keep on coming back for more, I’m glad my brother and father used to play these songs for me as a boy here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 a proud Jamaican cowboy

I am Italian, I live in Spain, but I love country and western music and I am so proud about it. Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash are my Idols, rest in peace and may they be singing with the Angels next to our Lord ❤️

Definitely one of the most versatile ,mainly country, singers, but so much more.We wont see Marty's likes again.

One of my late father's favourite song's, reminds me of taking family trips in the car. Good time's. Great song. Rip dad. Til we meet again 🍻

In my opinion Marty was one of the best ever!

I was raised on 60's/70's rock music,not country & don't remember where or when I first heard this song. Tragi,haunting,the type that stays with you. A "story"song that you can almost picture scenes in your mind. This is one where you still hope he'll make it OK,even as you know his sad ending. A classic.

When I first heard Marty Robbins sing this song in the early '70s I thought it was the best ballad ever sung. I still do.

I was born in El Paso in 65. I always loved this song. RIP Marty Robbins! RIP...

My dad played this song when I was younger. He did a good job on this song. He was a good flat top guitar picker with runs and hammer's. I miss him and his playing.

I spent two years in the Army in El Paso, this song reminds me my time there. How I wish I could turn the clock back.

my dad liked this song... it reminds me of my old man

I remember watching this live with my Dad in 1964 on a black and white TV. Dad had a great trained bass voice and sang that song for years after that. I learned to play it on my guitar and played it for him on his 70th birthday 2 years before he died in March of 2000. He sang it with me. I'm 70 now! Great memories.

Marty was a genius . A master of song in every way.

One of my favorite country songs of all time❤

I knew his son Ronnie but only met Marty Robbins backstage at the Ryman Auditorium one time. I will always love these songs.

As a child I used to listen to this song on my dad’s record player and it always brought me to tears. Now it’s a joke that if you want to get me emotional all you have to do is turn on El Paso. What an amazing performance.

My dad's favorite song. I can remember all the way back, we would hear him turn up the crackling old a.m. in the work shop...and here I am, in my own cave, hearing it was and remembering..... still miss ya dad

that´s just pure talent

Love the fact that the dude behind the counter is smoking a pipe. Priceless. The off-stage musicians are pretty good, too.

I remember Bob and Peggy who knew Marty Robbins and many a night I was at their house listening to the autographed records , I miss you both.

I will always love this nostalgic song ❤My brothers and I would look forward for the weekends and sat down in the living room in front of our 1973 RCA Record Console and my dad would play this song like 3 times in a row ..I was around 9 yrs old . This song would make me get teary .❤️❤️❤️❤️

This has been my all time favorite song since I heard it on the radio in my daddy's old red Ford over 60 years ago!

I absolutely love this song my mum has just introduced me to this song,she used to listen with her dad when she was my age. I'm 8 now ❤😢

The best song ever!! His voice is so smooth~~~ and the storytelling in this song! Eeeegads this is good music!! ❤️💕❤️💕

my grandpa loves this I'm showing him my new speaker

Marty Robbins was an American icon. Full time country singer and part time NASCAR driver. If that ain’t country I’ll kiss your ass.

Wow so beautiful son, I love the country music.

This is an absolute American treasure! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

I wish thy bring back the music like that again 😮❤

All magical music from Marty. His voice became better with age. How can that be? Lierally the best music ever created.

Marty Robbins literally soothes my soul

This is my World, my songs. I was only 14, but I loved, and STILL love this song. What they write today is sad by comparison.

Marty Robbins was the best storyteller song writer loved him still do have a couple of his lps still...😊❤️RIP Marty✝️

My dad used to listen to this in the mid 60's and to this day I am blown away by Marty's voice. Incredible.

Best song above all this is the theme song of my love to my own Mexican girl, i listen to this song everyday at work at home any where i go and please. Marty Robbins is the best damn cowboy country artist ever. My respect from this American Guatemalan cowboy.

A man, his guitar, and a great story. Absolutely one of the best songs ever written, be it country or any other genre.

I hope you young cats fully understand and can deeply appreciate just how incredibly world class this and other "Old School Country" was and is. Truly amazing music and talent.....