Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell
____________________________________________________________ Money may not buy happiness...but it will certainly buy a better brand of misery
A man should acknowledge his losses just as gracefully as he celebrates his victories
Remember, in politics it's not who you know...it's what you know about who you know
December 09, 2017, 08:36 AM
recoatlift
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love but in vain, I could tell
December 09, 2017, 08:44 AM
Patrick-SP2022
One night a wild young cowboy came in, wild as the west Texas wind...
December 09, 2017, 08:46 AM
DennisM
Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing, With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved...
December 09, 2017, 12:34 PM
wolfe 21
Like his gunfighter songs better.
A Perpetual Disappointment...
December 09, 2017, 02:56 PM
Redleg06
"...and the ranger's aim was deadly with the big iron on his hip. "
"Cedat Fortuna Peritis"
December 09, 2017, 03:10 PM
G-Man
quote:
Originally posted by Sig Marine: Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell
I was once in love with a Mexican girl, and truer words were never sung!
December 09, 2017, 03:31 PM
cas
The final episode of Breaking Bad was titled "Felina". When I saw that watching it the first time, I knew where the story was going. Him pulling the tape case out and it coming on the car stereo were a wonderful touch, like a private wink to Marty Robbins fans.
The last #1 song on the 50's and first #1 song of the 60's.
_____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911.
December 09, 2017, 05:34 PM
DennisM
Dad was career Army, retiring when I was 11.
My concept of a "long car ride" was shaped by cross-country drives when he PCSed. Riding with Dad was defined by hours and hours of precisely two artists on 8-track or cassette:
- Marty Robbins, mostly the Gunfighter/Cowboy variety; - Johnny Cash.
Hated both at the time.
Love 'em both now.
December 09, 2017, 06:54 PM
cas
quote:
Originally posted by DennisM:
Hated both at the time.
Love 'em both now.
Had a similar relationship with Don Williams.
I have heard and listened to Marty Robbins Gunfighter ballads and trail songs my whole life. It's probably the only thing I own on vinyl LP, 8-track tape, cassette tape, CD and MP3. A few of them multiple copies.
_____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911.
December 10, 2017, 08:42 PM
NK402
My friend, who lives there, tells me there is still a Rosa's Cantina in El Paso but also read that the one in the song was inspired by a cantina elsewhere.
December 11, 2017, 06:56 AM
YooperSigs
My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat. And Big Iron is a great song too!
End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
December 12, 2017, 09:41 AM
Expert308
quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs: My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat. And Big Iron is a great song too!
As is Ballad of The Alamo. Marty Robbins has always been one of my favorites.
December 12, 2017, 05:34 PM
Sig Marine
Many people did not know that Marty had a son, Ronnie, who is a singer as well.
Close your eyes and enjoy...
____________________________________________________________ Money may not buy happiness...but it will certainly buy a better brand of misery
A man should acknowledge his losses just as gracefully as he celebrates his victories
Remember, in politics it's not who you know...it's what you know about who you know
December 12, 2017, 10:37 PM
NK402
Marty Robbins is thought by many to have had one of the best, if not the best voice in country music.
December 16, 2017, 11:10 PM
mbinky
Thank you! That cover by his son Ronnis was excellent!
Man what I would give to be in a bar listening to either of them singing...
