This is not the Original

Just like the 155 episodes of Combat! this really happened.

"They're Hanging Me Tonight" by Marty Robbins ?? Sound familiar ?

Always got to love the classics

I've covered this tune hundreds of times. The bass part is a challenge. I usually simplify it these days. Probably why Peal Jam revised it too. Between the timing and complexity, not n easy cover. Definitely one of the top 25 songs to come out of the period.

Sid passed away a few months ago.

Miss ya Rudy

Miss ya Rudy

One Of The Best Song Tat Came out in The 60

Remember going to the drive in to see a movie and they always played this!

I used to sing this song walking to school in 3rd grade after Michelle McAdams moved away during the summer vacation. It's funny almost 60 years later I still think about her and my first kiss. We watched Mary Poppins in the theater and we held hands through the whole movie.

El tema fue escrito por Wayne Cochrane en 1961, basado en un hecho real. No tuvo mucho éxito, hasta que lo grabó J.Frank Wilson en 1964, con gran éxito.

AMAZING!! One my faves...BUT your version different I love it!!!🎼🎸🎤😘😀

His murder had nothing to do with a money dispute, it had to do with his step daughter. Guys name was David Matthew Merrill, know what your talking about before you praise a man.

Love this song to. Take me back in time when I was dating.

Love this song Thank you so much

The original is of Wayne Cochran (1962).

This is my brother song My dad name him after jay Frank Wilson RIP Jay Frank TENNISON FEB 23 2018💔😢😣

My dear friend just passed away and she would sing this tune with me. Miss her and you guys did this song some solid justice.

Wow...what a song

I probably got 200 of the views by myself...✔💯

my favorite song

That was fantastic. Thanks for posting !!

Rest in peace Rudy!

Only 187 likes? What the hell is wrong with people? I just love this song.

Hello dear do you have a facebook link, you are just a dream !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..Gurli from Denmark.

The idea for this particular guitar arrangement came from a Foo Fighter's song. I added the car burn-out intro which might be a tad too much. Our idea was to veer away from the original 45 arrangement by Wayne Cochran (copied by J. Frank and the band in 1964). Rudy wanted to do the original arrangement but I talked him out of it.

RIP Rudy Mata

WOW, just love that song !!!!!

I remember this song from 1959 --- J. Frank Wilson. ANY QUESTIONS?

Great song.Check out "Pretty Girls Don't Ride in no Ugly Truck by Mikala. Minecci. on KZfaq.

yes! stars and stripes kiss

I heard the 1964 version on XM Radio today and it got me thinking about the backup singer - the woman who mirrors J. Frank's voice. It is very unique and really contributes to the song. Does anyone know who she is and did she go on to record additional songs?

Wow. This must have been awesome. I guess Rudy Mata is J Frank Wilson since if he is the main Volcalist of this song, this must have been him back in 64'. :D What a great recording. RIP Rudy Mata.

Love this version ....Awesome thanks for loading

What a great video too !! They all look like really good friends !!! They sort of remind me of the Mavericks !! I love the face of the lead singer .. The bearded guy in the black Stetson .. I have to go to Texas now .. Pay my respects to them !! This song means a lot to me .. It was my children's lullaby . My eldest daughter's wedding song .. And it was my husband and myself's special song . We used to snog to it and see who came up for air first !!! Lol happy days .. Thanks for the post xxxxx

A beautiful man, a beautiful voice. Heartbreaking.

Beautiful singing and a beautiful band! The lead male singer has a beautiful, sweet gorgeous voice!

Sid is my uncle and I am so sadden at this loss.

sad to head of Rudy;s death,

I am so saddened that this had to happen to my roommate and her family. I'm here for you Miss B Mata ):

Rudy Mata will now see his baby in heaven. RIP 09/26/2012

there is a silence in my life that is deafening. I will miss my good friend dearly.

Rest in Peace Rudy

my daddy sat on my bed and played the guitar and sang this song to me till i would fall asleep, and i really thought he made it up, till i heard it on the radio when i was 18, NOT BY PEARL jam! by j frank wilson, and i was soooo mad! thought they stole my daddy song! lol love it good memories, not so proud of the pearl jam redo just not the same!

this song remind me big me by foo fighters

hey guys great job!!

@WClark007 i would love to know how to contact him...i may have a family reunion next summer and want it to be special..

he looks like Garth Brooks....love the video

I've played with the Cavaliers (guitarist) several times here in San Angelo TX over the years James Thomas was the singer (not with the original band) I also know Snake (Roland) Atkinson who has a transmission business here and original cavalier vocalist Alton Baird (now Alton Baird & the Moonlighters).WClark007 is correct about Sid Holmes as he formed the 'original band' as guitarist so this is true that this would be the original band (pre J Frank Wilson RIP) Love the song.