- This classic record was only $2.40 and in pretty decent shape. I have posted a couple Marty Robbins albums before this one including the follow-up second volume. Well, no time like the present for this.
This record was huge success for Robbins. In fact, it was his biggest seller. Going #1 on the Country and #6 on the general album charts, it started the trajectory that his career would take, especially posthumously. For someone my age, it is hard to fathom that Robbins had a career outside of his western ballads.
This album was released in 1959 and would later go Platinum. The biggest single, “El Paso” went to # 1 on both the pop and country charts and won Robbins a Grammy. It would become his signature song and his only tune to top the pop charts.
As far as the album goes, it is one of the most influential country records of all time. Featuring songs written by Robbins as well as some previously recorded material and traditional songs, all the tunes are classics.
I was torn between what song I wanted to sample, but after a while and some thought, I went with a Robbins penned “The Master’s Call”. I really do like “Big Iron” as well as “Strawberry Roan”, which apparently my grandpa used to sing.
Top Rated Record. Another short and to the point Saturday post. If I missed something, feel free to drop me a line in the comments.