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Tributes, Dedications, and Rememberances1998Here's what some previous guests had to share about Marty!
Jan 24, 1998 - 13:43 - From: Joey Crowe
As a kid in the 1970s, I loved to listen to my parents' "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" LP. Now, as an adult in the 1990s, I have rediscovered this wonderful music on CD, and it sounds better than ever. Marty's music--from the writing to the performance to the production--is so exceptional in every way that it truly is timeless, a classic in every sense of the word. For anyone who loves to sing and harmonize, Marty's recordings are the benchmark for quality and soul. Just the other night, I listened to "A Hundred and Sixty Acres" ten times in a row, listening carefully for every vocal part and amazed at the seamless way the voices blended together. Marty was truly one of the greatest singers of any and all eras, and there will never be another artist like him.
Mar 9, 1998 - 17:59 - From: mike.larned@MCI2000.com
My parents got me Marty's autograph in the early 60s. They'd won a raffle at one of his concerts. Mom and Dad said he was super and happy to autograph it to their little girl. I have the album AND his signature displayed proudly in my family room.
Jody
Colorado Springs
Mar 11, 1998 - 09:25 - From: Billsbetterhalf@worldnet.att.net
A fond memory of mine is one that tells of how Marty was interested in going out of his way to please his fans. He was doing a concert in Kokomo Indiana. It was in the 70's and I had taken my cassette tape recorder, hoping to be able to record his concert. My husband had told me that the sound would probably be bad and I would never get a good recording. We arrived at the Kokomo High School gym (where Marty was playing) and he (Marty) was standing around talking to the fans and signing autographs before his scheduled time. After a few minutes of just talking to him and enjoying his antics with the fans, I told him that I would like to tape his concert and asked him if he thought my recorder would pick up decently since it was a battery powered portable. He took it from me and looked it over. After a couple of seconds, he asked me how long the tape was good for. I told him it was a 90 minute tape. He asked me if that's all the time I expected him to be on stage, adding that if the audience was in a good mood and he was in a good mood, he may sing for two or three hours. I told him that I had an extra 90 minute tape with me. He asked me for it. He asked me to go up to the stage with him. I followed him to the stage and to the corner of it where they had a piano set up. He placed my recorder under the piano seat. He told me to turn the recorder on whenever I wanted to start recording, and let him know (he said I'd have to wait up next to the stage for the first few minutes of the intro) and then, after that, HE would personally keep track of the timing of the tape and STOP to turn the tape over (you had to manually turn the tape to play the other side). I thought to myself, "he'd" be so busy, there was no way he'd remember to do that. He did. After about 35 minutes, he'd check his watch. Another few minutes, between songs, he announced to the audience that he had to 'work' for his money and went over to the piano, reached under the piano seat and turned over my tape. He made a joke about him not being able to afford to buy his records so he had to do it this way. Then, he asked me (I was in my seat out in the audience, not believing he just did what he did) when he asked me if I thought his timing was in sinc with mine. I said it was pretty close. He then asked me how I was liking the show. I said it was perfect. He asked me if I had a song I wanted to hear since I was taping it, and I told him that I had heard him play the harmonica on the radio during an interview and asked him if he had one that he could play. He said that his bus driver (I think he said his name was 'Oakie')taught him to play it and that he thought the harmonica was on the bus. He yelled at Oakie and asked him if he minded getting the harmonica from the bus. A few minutes later, Oakie came on stage with the harmonica and handed it to Marty. Of course, in true Marty antics, Marty made a joke about it being full of 'slobbers' but he'd just add to them. He played the harmonica just for me. That evening was terrific and the show that he put on was more than superb. Marty had a lot of talent as everyone who has ever seen him knows. But even more, he had a personality that just would not quit. He treated his fans like they were part of his family and he respected them and never once let them think he was above or better than they were. He had a smile and handshake for everyone. The day that he passed away, the world lost a beauty (with both his voice and his personality) than will never be duplicated. A voice of angels came from out of the desert of Arizona and God called that angelic voice home to make heaven more beautiful. He is and always will be sadly missed by the fans who were lucky enough to see and hear him perform in person, as only Marty performed. Thanks for letting us share our Marty memories with the rest of the world. Helen
Mar 29, 1998 - 12:46 - From: gordon_galbraith@bc.sympatico.ca
I am truly sorry to hear of Marty's sisters failing health. My
sincerest wish is that she is not in pain and at least able to
be comfortable. I'm sure that the Nursing Staff are doing everything
in their power to keep her that way. I will pray that they look after
her well.
My first real appreciation of Marty's very distinct style was when he
sang "Helen", the name of a lady I was courting at the time, and when
I bought this LP and played it for her, it won her heart. We now have
4 grandchildren, and who knows, she may never have noticed me if it
hadn't been for Marty's song. God Bless him and you Anne.
Mar 31, 1998 - 16:37 - From: danaudet@qu‚bectel.com
I love Marty Robbins since 1964. I have 300 songs of Marty's
in my collection.I love every song of Marty. Thank you Marty
everywhere you are.
Mar 31, 1998 - 23:34 - From: Sadie Juneau
I've seen Marty at least a dozen times, once in Las Vegas I loved the way he would turn his head when he would hit the high notes when singing El Paso. When he would get through and we were clapping and yelling for him he would stomp his foot and yell yea, yea. That is only one. I can see him just a plain as day as I think of that.
Mar 31, 1998 - 23:53 - From: slyons@exp.net
My mother told me once when he was on the opry you had a certain amount of time; he would be playing the piano, and singing there was a big clock showing how much time you had when his time was about up he would jump up and push the hand back 5 or 10 minutes he did that 3 or 4 times before they finely got him off. She said he would always give you just a little more singing than most performers, he loved being on the stage singing to people.
Apr 2, 1998 - 11:16 - From: patirons@inconnect.com
Marty is what made country music what it is now. There will never be another one.
I just wish his son Ronnie was singing we miss that Robbins sound and he has
the voice that is the closest to Marty.
Apr 4, 1998 - 17:25 - From: osborne@grnco.net
I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE THE FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD ON OF HIS SONGS. IT WAS PROBABLY "WHITE SPORT COAT". IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER. I AM PERSUADED TO BELIEVE, THAT HE HAD THE MOST UNIQUE VOICE IN HISTORY.
I WAS AND SITLL AM HIS FAN.
ROGER OSBORNE
Apr 28, 1998 - 05:27 - From: revdonaldo@aol.com
I was in high school when I first heard EL PASO and it changed my life! MARTY ROBBINS lives on as a musical source of inspiration to myself and many others!
May 1, 1998 - 15:29 - From: mnm@dc1.net
Marty was one of the greatest singers, with a personality to match, that I ever had the privelege of knowing. He made my Mothers life much richer and I know she never forgot thier birthdays together.
May 2, 1998 - 23:12 - From: raycamp@cnwl.igs.net
Just wanted to say Hi Kristy and thank you for this great site on the web.
I got to see the Great Marty Robbins when he came to Cornwall Ontario Canada.Great does not even begin to describe the show I saw that night
His music is truly one of my alltime favorite
Miss him very much
A very true cowboy fan
Ray Campeau
May 9, 1998 - 18:47 - From: Randy Harrison (RLH236@aol.com)
When my wife Eunice and I were married in 1972, I dedicated "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" to her.
Little did I know that years later I would be able to sing the song to her with a band.
I include several of Marty's songs in my show, including "El Paso", "Devil Woman", "I Walk Alone", "Don't Worry 'Bout Me", and others.
They have been, and no doubt will continue to be crowd (and my) favorites.
He was a hell of a man.
May 26, 1998 - 21:50 - From: jacbob327@hotmail.com
hi. just wanted to let you know, i'm a marty fan too! i wonder if he read any louis l'amour novels? he sure wrote songs like he read em.(does that make sense?)
you look too young to know who marty robbins is.
my favorite song of his is "the girl with gardenias in her hair"
e-mail me when your bored, my name is tim
May 30, 1998 - 23:08 - From: phardy@wyoming.com
I have always enjoyed Marty's music. I was gratefull to have been able to see him perform twice in Salt Lake City, Utah and was waiting to see him again when he died after a concert in Cincinnati. He is the greatest singer in my opinion. He will always be missed.
Paul Hardy
May 31, 1998 - 01:39 - From: phardy@wyoming.com
I have always enjoyed Marty's music. I was gratefull to have been able
to see him perform twice in Salt Lake City, Utah and was waiting to see
him again when he died after a concert in Cincinnati. He is the greatest
singer in my opinion. He will always be missed. Paul Hardy
Jun 5, 1998 - 12:44 - From: rsoyk@hotmail.com
I too am a big fan of Marty and when I go to Kareoke, my big song is
El Paso. I always get lots of applause and some ask me to sing more
Marty.
Jun 5, 1998 - 16:15 - From: NASLA002@SIVM.SI.EDU
Hi Folks this is Hank Brown:
Marty did a lot of live shows. I just can't believe that nothing he did live is available yet. Marty on stage was a GREAT performer and GREAT comedian! Now I don't know who is runnin' this show but I hope the Robbins' family reads this. PLEASE, we need a LIVE MARTY ROBBINS CD! If they can come up with live CD's for Patsy Cline, they can do it for the Greatest Singer/Song Writer this country has ever produced. THANK YOU and GOD Bless Marty Singing in the Angel Choir in Heaven.
Jun 14, 1998 - 15:25 - From: -Peter Ferguson fergy@istar.ca
Marty Robbins to me was the most versatile singer ever to grace the entertainment media whether it was on stage at The Grand Ol' Opry, concert stage on tour, television, radio, records or on a movie screen,. Of all the accolades he received , my guess is his favorite was when Gene Autry told him that he was his favorite singer.
Jun 15, 1998 - 15:24 - From: gswain@coastalnet.com
I remember the first show I went to to see him in person, I had a balcony seat right over the stage and it's a wonder I didn't fall over the railing I was so excited to see him in person. I will always love his music, an older fan, but one who still misses him so much. He gave such a thrill to my life and I will always enjoy playing his music and it's not Christmas without something Marty Robbins beneath the tree. What a wonderful Christian he was, the best voice in the business and a wonderful person to meet. We know he's in a better place than we are but how he is missed.
Jun 18, 1998 - 03:50 - From: Jim Dellow - Timaru NZ
Truly a special voice and a special talent. His music brings me a lot of happiness.
Jun 26, 1998 - 22:57 - From: Denny and Jan Green
Marty has brought us many smiles and warm memories...and continues to do so.
Jul 2, 1998 - 18:12 - From: martha@pldi.net
Have always admired Marty Robbins and his great music.
Jul 2, 1998 - 21:57 - From: shirley3nehp.net
I am interested in Marty Robbins racing career in the late 1960's and
early 1970's. My father-in-law used to ride with him to the races, I
would assume this would have been to some of the smaller tracks. He
was able to do this because the man that he worked for, owned a race
car that Marty drove. The man's name was Red Sharp. If anyone has any
pictures or information about this I would love to hear from them.
Jul 2, 1998 - 23:29 - From: Leon Y.
Marty Robbins was a truly great person & entertainer. I have always been a fan of Marty,s and always will be. I miss him as all true fans do. I"m sure Marty is continually blessing heaven with his beautiful one of a kind voice.
Jul 4, 1998 - 19:10 - From: addon@viser.net
I've listened to Marty since i was 10. My favorites were off "The Ballad of a Gunfighter. He was the BEST!
Jul 5, 1998 - 08:30 - From: noelc@australiamail.com
I have been a Marty fan for many years.
I have a poor quality copy of a television program titled.
"Marty Robbins The Legend" I would dearly love to get a good copy as
well as one of a program hosted by Ralph Emery which also included
Merle Haggart, a clip of which is in the Legend video.
I still get a lump in my throat everytime I watch the Legend video.
Marty was and still is Magic when it comes to the entertainment world.
God must be delighted to have such a man in his company.
Long live the memory of "Marty Robbins"
Please I would be grateful to receive any information re Marty Robbins
Videos.
Jul 6, 1998 - 04:09 - From: Valerie Pereira
From the bottom of my heart and my daughter's heart, we think that Marty is the greatest!
No one word could ever describe him and he will always be alive in our hearts!
From Val & Deb / Singapore
Jul 7, 1998 - 16:32 - From: sandicleve@aol.com
This is just to say that Marty will always have a special place in the hearts of many people. I met him when he raced in Iowa and h was a true gentleman and a friend. I think we should all thank Kristy for all she has done to keep his memory alive. She deservies a lot of credit.
Jul 9, 1998 - 21:27 - From: noelc@australiamail.com
I want to congratulate you Kristy on a fantastic web and for your help
it is great to see so many Marty fans there are even almost 16 years
after his death which I am sure we all remember on the 8th.Dec.
I want to also via your page here,thank Sandi for her help also for
the pictures she sent me.
Marty WILL live on forever in our hearts and thoughts...and most of
all in his songs.
Jul 10, 1998 - 23:14 - From: fupton@busprod.com
Marty Robbins has been my favorite singer and performer since I was
a young child. My admiration has never lessened. I can remember
seeing him on the Grand Ole Opry at the end of the show where they
would use the giant hook to pull him off stage.
Jul 11, 1998 - 16:37 - From: shirley3@nehp.net
I am interested in finding out some information on Marty Robbins racing career. Marty used to drive race cars for a man named Red Sharp. My father-in-law, Ranzy Evett, and Marty and Red would ride to
the races and to the Grand Ole Opry together. Ranzy has many fond
memories and I am wondering if anyone has any pictures or information
that would be helpful. I sure would appreciate it.
My address is:
Charles H. Edmonds Jr.
P.O. Box 475
Grant, Alabama 35747
Tel. Number: 256-728-5646
Jul 11, 1998 - 21:03 - From: Sideburns2@webtv.net
What ELVIS was to rock and roll, MARTY ROBBINS was to country.I'm a fan of both.He was a great entertainer and one of the nicest people I have ever met. My picture with him is one of my greatest treasures.
Jul 25, 1998 - 16:17 - From: lonsto@alaweb.com
TO MARTY,S FAMILY & FRIENDS;
HE MAY BE GONE, BUT HE WILL N E V E R BE FORGOTTEN.
MAY HIS SONGS GO ON FOREVER!!!!!
LOVE YA MAN.
DAVID
Aug 1, 1998 - 03:21 - From: nolly@clara.net
It`s great to see a page dedicated to Marty Robbins. I grew up with the strains of "El Paso" and "Hello Heartaches" filling the house, as my late father was a great fan. When my father died, I found "Some Memories just won`t die" to be full of inspiration. Thanks for a great web site.
Neil Jeffery, Eastbourne, UK
Aug 5, 1998 - 12:19 - From: booth@1st.net
Hi Kristy
My Uncle used to play in Marty's Sage band in the 60's and into the 70's. He also played in some of the Drifter series with Marty. He is listed in the credits so it can be checked out. He also was in the movie Hell on Wheels,1967. Uncle Les was very impressed with your site. He was up visiting us this week and we showed him your site. He does not a computer. He now lives in Louisiana. He has the answers for a couple of fans who had question in case you didn't have the answers.
Dave asked who did the backup vocals on the gunfighter ballads album with Marty. It was Bobby Sikes(Roam Horse) and Don Winters (Ox) (nicknames) This was in the 60's and 70's.
Tim asked if Marty read any Louis L'Amour Novels. Yes, he read them and He loved them.
We had a great time this week singing some of Marty's songs.
Glenn
Aug 7, 1998 - 14:54 - From: Carl kavanagh carlkav@home.com
I have always been a fan of Marty even as a small child. When he died
part of me died as well. You are greatly missed Marty, you should have had a long life
Aug 21, 1998 - 00:38 - From: tbarton7@swbell.net
While I have already posted one tribute, I wanted to share a story about Marty. In 1969, Marty
played a show in my hometown. On the bill were also Willie Nelson (then relatively unknown) and
Jim Ed Brown, with Marty headlining. I worked up the courage to ask a date to go to the concert.
Anyway, Marty wound up the show with his well-paced act and tight harmony. After the show I told
my date we would stick around because I had heard that he would sign autographs. For some reason
that night, there were no autographs to be had. Most everyone had left the auditorium, so I decided
to just go backstage; my date, though, chickened out and decided to stay up front. As I crept back
I finally found a door that said "Dressing Room" and I knocked. Someone knocked back! I opened the
door, and there stood Marty and Willie Nelson! "Yes, sir, my friend, come in," said Marty and I
introduced myself. As Marty was signing a couple of autographcs, he was teasing Willie Nelson about
his beard, which Marty told him would give him a rash, then turned to me and asked, "Isn't that right?"
Marty allowed me to take a couple of pictures then said they had to hit the road, and thanked me for
coming back. It really impressed me that he took the time to visit with me for a couple of minutes
despite his schedule, and he was very gracious about it.
I am 45 years old now, and I think about the idea that I stood and visited with two great legends of
country music when I was 16 years old. Marty and Willie both showed me what greatness was all about
that night! Not to mention the fact that my date was impressed...
Aug 22, 1998 - 15:25 - From: chris old97@hotmail.com
I am a 21 year old guy and I remember family drives to California[2 day drives]and listening to Marty.I searched out for a long time for the tape my Dad had and when I finally found it i got hooked.Im not the biggest Marty fan in the world but I do enjoy his music immensly,especially his story songs,and besides that it helps me to havea link to my Dad.Tahnk you kristy for the web page.
Aug 31, 1998 - 05:35 - From: Stephanie Talbot
I love you Marty Robbins. Your the best country singer ever.
Sep 5, 1998 - 12:32 - From: Robert Just
rwj@interlog.com
I will always remember Marty as a fine singer of all kinds of wonderful songs, particularly in the early '50's, when he sang "I'll Go On alone", "My rose of Old Paunee", "I Never Let You Cross My Mind", "At the End of a Long, Lonely Day", "shackles and chains", and so many more. He gave a very compelling presentation of Hawaiian songs, to which I have alrways been partial. Of course, like so many loyal fans, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for those great ballads like "El Paso", "big Iron", "Utah Carol", "running gun", and "The Master's Call". Still another favourite of mine was on one of his albums. The song is called "Only a Picture Stops time". While I had never been so fortunate as to hear him perform in person, through his wonderful recordings, I regarded him as a personal friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marty's ailing sister. Please, if you can, send this little remembrance to her on my behalf.
A loyal fan
Robert Just
Sep 6, 1998 - 20:27 - From: jshrader@lucasco.net
My husband and I were great fans of Marty and we still miss him, but we do enjoy all of his albums.
Sep 6, 1998 - 22:50 - From: gearllxe@mc2k.com
I have never really gotten over the loss of this beloved entertainer. He had a aura and spirit about his songs of the old west that no other entertainer will probably ever be able to duplicate. I have every song that the man ever recorded and just enjoy them immensely.
G.Earl ex patriot Calgary Canada
Sep 7, 1998 - 21:38 - From:
Robert Just
250 davenport Rd. Apt. 1208 Toronto Ont. M5R 1J8
rwj@interlog.com
I thought I would share a memory of one of my favorites from Marty's gunfighter ballads and trail songs. I was never an avid TV fan, but this song reminds me of a program I truly enjoyed in the early '60's. I'm sure many Canadians will remember "Red River Jamboree", a half-hour of song and story of the early pioneer days of Canada's west. The song to which I refer is "Saddle Tramp". Unfortunately, I have forgotten most of the words. "running gun" was another song sung on "Red River jamboree" from time to time. Does anyone out there remember a song Marty recorded in 1964 called "ghost Train"? Well, there's yet another fond remembrance of "Red river Jamboree".
I leave you with the parting thought that closed each "Red River Jamboree":
Just over the next green hill there's a brand-new day awaiting you.
Sep 10, 1998 - 23:30 - From: goose904@earthlink.net
I thought Marty was the Greatest innertainer that ever was.. i have love his records all my life..marty was only four years older than i,
and you can see i have followed his music all of his life..and i was sadden when i heard that he had passed on.. we lost a very special
Person..i'll always remember him when ever i hear his music..
please keep up the good work on this page..so long Marty..happy Trails
Sep 13, 1998 - 22:01 - From: patsyfan@pconline.com
Just a note to say that it's wonderful that someone is keeping up the memory of one of the greatest singers of all time. Marty will always be missed in my heart, but thank God for the recordings and taped live performances,we are able to keep his memory alive. Keep up the good work.
Bruce Wilcox
7430 170th Court West
Rosemount, Mn. 55068
Sep 15, 1998 - 14:34 - From: shawn@carrandstorm.com
This is going to sound incredibly sappy, but Marty Robbins' "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" (and Johnny Horton's "Greatest Hits") was a constant in my home when I was growing up. Listening to it these days on c.d. brings back a lot of nostalgic memories. I'm I alone in this, or is there anybody else out there who equates Marty Robbins with such nostalgic memories?
Sep 17, 1998 - 20:04 - From: dunplaid@sprynet.com
My name is Judi Hamlet. I had the rare privilege of seeing Marty in concert not too long before he passed away. He has always been one of my favorite singers and I miss him dreadfully. That beautiful smile, and that wonderful, golden voice is a treasure that can never be replaced. I constantly look for cds or tapes to try and capture every note he ever sang. He was one of a kind and we will never see the talent and goodness of one like him again.
Sep 17, 1998 - 21:37 - From: gswain@coastalnet.com
"Old Golden Throat" what a legacy he left. I'm one of the older ones that's part of "Marty's Army". I still look for his tapes and now that some of his older albums are coming out on CD I've found a special place in the internet to order them - go to - CD-NOW. This is a wonderful page and great work. Wish on his discography page you could click on a song and listen to it. It is like this on an Elvis page - my mother-in-law is the Elvis fan. I am and always will be a Marty Robbins fan, lover of his music and remember him as someone I greatly respected and admired.
Sep 18, 1998 - 15:55 - From: ES355TDS@AOL.COM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTY ON SEPT. 26, 1998 STILL MISS YOU, BUT DO HAVE A RADIO STATION THAT STILL PLAYS YOUR MUSIC.
Betty
Sep 23, 1998 - 21:17 - From: Robert Just
rwj@interlog.com
Hi again, one and all!
In particular, on the occasion of Marty's upcoming birthday, a hearty greeting to his loved ones out in Arizona. I hope the tape I sent will bring joy, though I realize I did very little to do justice to such a fine all-round entertainer. It is my pleasure to add my name to the guest book as another loyal fan.
Does anyone out there remember a radio show Marty starred on in the mid-'50's called "The Allstar Country Show"? It was heard on the ABC Network on sunday evenings. If memory serves me correctly, Ray Price was another star of that show.
Marty, my friend, though you are not with us in person, your fine singing will never be stilled! Rest peacefully!
Robert Just
Sep 30, 1998 - 05:10 - From: Valerie Pereira - Singapore
Marty has always been the best and NUMBER ONE! I will always love him and remember
him through his beautiful songs!
Sep 30, 1998 - 23:58 - From: billsbetterhalf@worldnet.att.net
Kristy: I wanted to say to you here, on your tributes page, that it has been nothing less than sheer joy and satisfaction in contributing my little bit to such a wonderfully informative and magnificent site as your Marty Robbins Web page. You do an outstanding job with this site and it is by far, unequaled in it's quality as well as the love and devotion put into getting it out. Martin once said that he hoped someone would do something with his 'stuff' when he was gone. I think you are doing this with this outstanding site and I am sure that if he were here, he would be proud to know that his fans still love him and his beautiful songs that he left us with. A musical legacy rich with love and sincerity. He was truly a warm and unique person who was proud to admit that he loved his fans as much as they loved him. Your web site is full of that love also. I know his family is very proud that someone cares enough to do this. The work that you put into it is a pure 'labor of love' and it shows. Thank you so much. Your friend, Helen Shields
Oct 5, 1998 - 10:48 - From: noelc@australiamail.com
I have just paid another visit to catch up on any updates and read
some of the tributes. I would like to echo the thanks and
congratulations of Helen Shields a lady I call a friend. Helen has so
many stories and as any one could tell is a total Marty devotee. So to
you Kristy and to the fabulous Helen I say thank you.
Oct 5, 1998 - 23:04 - From: jjs burke @ naxs. net
We loved Marty!
Oct 23, 1998 - 17:11 - From: polkadot44@aol,com
I met Marty several times and saw him in concert. He was always GREAT. I best remember him for running overtime at the Grand Ole Opry. I miss him anew every Saturday night.
Oct 23, 1998 - 17:12 - From: polkadot44@aol,com
I met Marty several times and saw him in concert. He was always GREAT. I best remember him for running overtime at the Grand Ole Opry. I miss him anew every Saturday night.
Nov 10, 1998 - 22:20 - From: noelc@wr.com.au or noelc@australiamail.com
As I have stated here before I am a very big fan of the one and only
Marty Robbins and I am delighted now that I have my own web page to
have a link to Kristy's page mine is not in the same class as this one
so Kristy I hopw you don't mind. BTW. my URL is
http://www.wr.com.au/noelc
Noel Clarke
Nov 28, 1998 - 03:44 - From: stevencpr@aol.com
My Mother-in law, Lola Hughes (married name Keel) always told us the story that when she went to High School and to the soda shops in her day,in the Glendale/Phoenix Arizona area, that Marty Robbins wanted to be her boyfreind quite badly.
Being a great fan of Marty's, I tried to believe as much as I could, until she found some old black& white photos of MArty and his race cars and such. From what I can find out, and from what her late husband Ernie Keel of Phoenix, told us, MArty was definately courting Lola. What I can't believe is that Lola always said that she could never marry someone like Marty because he had a pretty foul mouth. Now, knowing Lola, getting a label like that wouldn't take much.
I think she didn't want the fast lifestyle Marty was after.
Another interesting thing I fould out from the website was that Marty and Lola's eventual husband (who has since passed away) both didi the same thing transporting men during the war.
Sould someone want to dispute my claim, i would be pleased to get more information for you. I do consider myself very fortunate to be in a sense (related) to the great Marty Robbins. We now live in Whittier, Lola still lives in Huntington Park, California. I often wonder what would hve happened if Marty and Lola had actually "Hooked-Up". I am a great fan of Marty's and I bet his sister would remember Lola for sure. Cal me at (562) 693-3901 anytime.
Nov 30, 1998 - 15:47 - From:
In memory of the best.
Sue Bridges
Nov 30, 1998 - 21:19 - From: gswain@coastalnet.com
The most beautiful voice in the business. The first time I saw him in person I had a balcony seat right over the end of the stage that would be at his right hand. I was so excited and enamored it's a wonder I didn't fall down on the stage leaning over so far. I was in 7th heaven to see and hear him in person. It will soon be 16 years that he is gone but his music lives on. There will never again be anyone like Marty who kept the Western in C&W music. The new stars want to make it more country/rock and I don't like the new styles. He would be 73 now if still living and I wonder just what he'd be like now - with that beautiful voice. Missed but not forgotten.
Gail
Dec 4, 1998 - 07:11 - From: billsbetterhalf@worldnet.att.net
Since this is the 'tributes' page for the outstanding talent that this man possessed, I think it is fitting that I do a tribute that, I feel, says more than just how far that wonderful greatness extended. There aren't enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe the multitude of range of his talent...each and every one of which would suffice. I think there is a much better way to describe the uniqueness of the man, his talent and even more, his great and warm personality. Since becoming somewhat associated with this outstanding web page and it's creator, Kristy (a.k.a. kkcowgirl), I have met probably the most wonderful, warm and sincere people on the face of the earth. Most of these people have had the priviledge of meeting and seeing Martin in concert while we were lucky enough to have him with us. The rest have 'been discovering' his remarkable talent since he has passed on, and even then, that wonderful, magnetic personality of his still comes through in his songs. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met all these wonderful fans of Martin's through the web page. It has often been said and proved that the true measure of a man's greatness is to take a good look at the people that he is surrounded by, his coworkers, his friends and in this case, his fans. I have gotten mail from all parts of the world telling of either how they met Martin, what his music has meant to them and even some stories of his wonderful personality and his sincere generosity. I treasure the warm friendships that I have made through this web page and hope that these wonderful 'net friends' will remain so for a lifetime. I have decided to forego using the adjectives in the dictionary to describe the 'uniqueness' and the 'warmth' of Marty Robbins and instead, just say that I now realize that these people are the most sincere and honest 'tribute' that can be said of him and his talent. If these fans and friends are a measure of his greatness, warmth, sincerity, talent and magnetisim, then he will always remain great, as he should and will always be with us in our hearts and memories. A true and fitting tribute to such an immeasurable talent. I would like to thank all the wonderful people who has contacted me over this last year and to sincerly say that I do appreciate the mail I receive from you and the friendships that I have made from it will always be a treasure. I would also like to thank you Kristy, for giving me the opportunity to join in with you in paying tribute to such an outstanding and mercurial personality and entertainer as Martin. I know that members of his family appreciate what you have done in keeping Martin's memory alive and his music still known. It is a wonderful musical legacy that should never be forgotten or laid to the side to be forgotten...and with your web page, that will not happen. I would hope that the site continues to grow and get so popular that no one will be able to get onto the 'net' without being exposed to some small part of it, no matter where they 'surf'. Thank you all for your part in keeping this legacy for the world to enjoy and treasure. Helen Shields
Dec 4, 1998 - 08:10 - From: Helen> billsbetterhalf@worldnet.att.net
MARTY'S LEGACY...THE MEASURE OF GREATNESS (A Musical Journey) c 1998 H.M. Shields A legacy is something very important and valuable, left to either family, friends, or the world by someone who felt very sincerely about leaving something of his own behind, a part of himself. Something that he or she felt was important, dear or worthwhile to him and hopefully, to those he leaves behind when passing on from this earth. Something that will and should endure with time and tell the world that he was here and contributed a gift. There are many different types of legacies: fortunes, businesses, personal items and here, a legacy of music. If a performer is indeed exceptional and mercurial, then it is even more important that his legacy be archived or documented in some way. What better way than to be remembered throughout and forever in time than on records, cd's and videos. The very talented performer Marty Robbins has left such a legacy. A rich and warm legacy to be embraced and enjoyed for many years and generations to come by lovers of great talent, beautiful words set to memorable tunes and performed with true sincerity, warmth, total control and versatility. The legacy left behind by this remarkably talented entertainer is without a doubt, an unbelievably unique a musical journey deserving of such a tribute...a true legacy of importance and beauty, never to be forgotten. Marty Robbins was not only a great performer, but a very special warm, personable talent who managed to always make his audience know that he was there to not just entertain them, but to also join in WITH them to have as much fun as possible and for them to leave an auditorium forgetting their days' troubles and headaches. They left with a feeling that they had just spent a couple of hours with a dear friend who gave them a part of himself along with some of the most beautiful songs a performer could want to sing, many penned from his own hand and heart. He wasn't afraid of making a fool of himself on stage if it meant someone would be going home with a fond memory of the day. Marty Robbins was a master at not only entertaining but putting people in very special catagory...a part of his 'family of friends' that he never let down, always giving his all, to give them the best evening possible with his songs, jokes (sometimes pretty lame, but we didn't care..we all had fun) and teasing for the camera bugs. He never disappointed an audience, even to the point of making sure that the 'show went on' when his heart was actually ready to give out. Marty made his way out of Arizona and the desert he loved (MAN WALKS AMONG US) to the songwriter's and singer's capital of Nashville (I'LL GO ON ALONE) as a very shy young man and it wasn't long before his beautiful voice was being heard all over the air waves. He took us back to the old west (EL PASO) and to the islands (HAWAII'S CALLING ME) with memorable 'stops' along the wayside with touching ballads (DON'T WORRY; DEVIL WOMAN; LOVE ME; BEGGIN' TO YOU) and even threw in a little rock'n'roll on the side (RUBY ANN; CAP AND GOWN; NO SIGNS OF LONLINESS HERE). He even found the words to take us into another world by way of penning believable insight on how it might feel to pass out of this world, experiencing the pain and torture of a condemned man (THE CHAIR). Finally, giving us a small but sincere and touching insight to his own heart and soul with songs that every man would like to be able to say to his lady love (MY WOMAN, MY WOMAN, MY WIFE and I'VE GOT A WOMAN'S LOVE). Marty's talent could never be confined to the parameters of country and western music or any othe genre..it was so much more...it was music of the heart and soul. A true talent explores different genres and exceeds in many...this was indeed, the extraordinary talent of Marty Robbins. He made it all look and sound so easy but then, for him it was easy, simply because he was a natural, born with the gift that God had given him..even as a young boy, a mere four years old when he'd sing his heart out in church..so shy that he had to hide behind a door or a curtain before he could 'face' an audience. Probably the only time he did feel comfortable was when singing to his mother at this young age, and often with the help of his twin sister, Mamie. He never overcame the shyness but instead, dealt with it by way of his famous antics on stage. It just made for a very entertaining show filled with jokes, teasing, silly poses for the picture takers and most of all, some of the most beautiful and memorable music you could ever ask for. That was what Marty Robbins was and that was his unique legacy he left to the world. A world of vrey fortunate people who had the special privilege of seeing this great entertainer perform and for the rest of the world who missed out on a beautiful, warm and sincere memory. Those who never had the oportunity of seeing his performances will never know the true and total magnetism that this great talent had but can only get a small sample of the love that was felt, not only from the audience to the stage, but also being returned, fullfold, from the stage to the audience. That was also Marty Robbins and part of a legacy that will be sadly missed and remembered. This musical legacy should never be forgotten by the wayside for it is one that touched so many hearts and so many lives and will remain as fresh and loving as the days when he was here with us, up there on that stage with the hot lights shining down on him, exposing that beautiful, contagious smile of his, just to give us an evening of enjoyment, laughter and song. There will never be another performer to give us so much love and warmth through his music, an honest to goodness valuable legacy to live forever and to treasure for an eternity. Martin David Robinson, you will be always be sadly missed. You may no longer be with us in the flesh but you will always occupy a special place in our hearts and memories where time cannot erode the warmth and love generated from those memories. You will live forever in your legacy, as it should be.
Dec 4, 1998 - 08:19 - From:
FROM OUT OF THE DESERT...c 1998 H.M. Shields
From out of the desert...the purple sky reaches down, forming the backdrop for mountains majestic. Sunset quiets the whispers of the desert.
From out of the desert...the wind whips the sage in circles, and the sand whirls in dry cutting funnels. Vacuous of man, the desert rules.
From out of the desert...time is stilled, absent are etched outlines, marking the presence of man and his disfiguration of nature, of the beginning.
From out of the desert...haunting, lonesome sounds of the coyote, crying for it's mate while the eagle screams down, be still, be still.
From out of the desert...a voice is heard, soft and sweet, singing the lonely song of the desert. Pure, honest, sincere with melody.
From out of the desert...a voice of the angels...MARTY ROBBINS
Dec 8, 1998 - 21:04 - From: Csmith2177@aol.com
I can't help remembering the greatness of Marty every day, but especially today. I am so glad that "Some Memories Just Won't Die."
Dec 10, 1998 - 10:54 - From: noelc@australiamail.com
A couple of days ago, the 8th Dec is a day I will always remember as
"Marty Robbins Day". Marty you will always be remembered.
Helen S, I think you could write a wonderful book which I feel quite
sure would sell real well. Think about it. It would be a great adition
to any collection of Marty Robbins items.
Dec 18, 1998 - 01:33 - From: ernie
a man amongs men
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