Marty Robbins... "Sundown" the Texas Ranger (With Lyrics)
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2014
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Bill Thaxton was an ex-Ranger
One of the bravest by far
It's said that old Bill was the fastest man ever
To pin on a Ranger's star
Stories about him were legend
Bill was the best of the bold
Bad men all feared him way back in his day
But he was now growing old
Into Bill's town rode an outlaw
He wore his gun low and tied down
He reined in his horse and announced to the crowd
"If you speak to me call me Sundown"
His clothes were all dark and fancy
And topped by a black leather vest
Somebody asked how he came by his name
And if he was one of the best.
The eyes of the tall stranger narrowed
He grinned like the devil possessed
"I never fight till the sun's going down
And my back is facing the West"
Said he wouldn't be with us tomorrow
He only rode in for one thing
He only stopped by to make Bill Thaxton die
So he could add to his fame.
"Go give Bill Thaxton a message
And tell him a killer's in town
Tell him we'll meet at the end of the street
Just as the sun's going down"
Somebody said it had been years
Since old Bill had toted a gun
Sundown replied that it wasn't his hide
Killing old Bill would be fun
The old Ranger sent back his answer
"Tell him that I'm on my way
I've never ran and I'll meet this young man
At any time of the day"
Bill got there just about sunset
It still hung like fire in the sky
In just a few moments out there in the street
Old Bill or the outlaw would die
Slowly Bill slid from the saddle
And started to make his advance
The sun hit the old Ranger square in the eyes
The shadows had started to dance
Bill started talking to Sundown
Judging his distance that way
Their stride was the same and at just thirty feet
Both of the men made their play
Bill's gun slipped leather like lightning
His forty-four spoke with a whine
The sun didn't bother Bill Thaxton at all
Cause the old ranger was blind
Six shots delivered their message
The Ranger had emptied his gun
Old Bill gave a sigh when there was no reply
He knew that once more he had won
The old Ranger lowered his six gun
He just stood there staring ahead
Watching you'd think that old Bill didn't know
In front of him Sundown lay dead
Bill has been gone for a long time
But old timers still can recall
The day the old Ranger stood up to the test
And proved he was best of them all
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I was always a bookish person as a kid while my brother and sisters had their transistor radios. Occasionally I'd pull my head out of a book to take note of something I heard on their radios. And as they didn't often care for the same songs the station might get changed before I could comment. They weren't being mean. They just weren't used to me listening to their music. At any rate my first paycheck from my first job bought me a portable record player. My next paycheck bought Big Iron by Marty Robbins. That was followed by Gene Autry and Tex Ritter. LOL The next album was Rimsky-Korsakov's Scherazade. In all those years I never bought a rock n roll album or 45. It was always Cowboys and Classical. With that music, I didn't need a book. Thanks for sharing your music.
Mamma Kaye Lee... Had we met back then, we would have gotten along just fine... 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🌹
Dio would give a similar effect. The man told amazing stories with music.
This is such a beautiful story telling. I could literally picture everything. And the twist ending i did not see coming (no pun intended) Bill was blind all along but still he won the fight...brilliant!
best country singer ever
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Marty sure could tell a story, an put you there while the story unfolded ! 2018
Daniel
You can't go wrong with Marty Robbins, he has that classic latin voice, that just is one of a kind..many thanks for sharing this one, nice to see you back...
Thank you very much Nancy. Every time I get caught up a little, I have to take off again. It's nice to hear from you.
Daniel
HALF MEX.
Kinda has New Vegas vibes. I love it. It feels calming with a touch of motivation.
Why does this sound like a Johnny Cash song has its own incredible, unique song at the same time. Might be the voice, that lovely, form yet smooth voice.
I am November 2019, and listening to Marty Robbins. Love this music, and think I am back in those days, when all this would have happened. Because have watched a lot of Western movies.
From what I've read there was one quick draw gun fight. The paperback writers used this theme to where it's become a truism in American culture. Think of Robin Hood of England. Respectfully, Uncle Bear
one of my favorit songs in 2020
Still listening 2021.
Daniel another listen my friend,, Loved ole Marty thank you friend,,,,,Ernie
wonderful music love it
Thank you very much!! I subbed your channel... :)
Daniel
pure poetry...
Marty has the style of a bard. As for Texas Rangers, I've known quite a few. Call me bias towards them is true. I'll tell you this. Don't cross them. They make wonderful friends and temporary enemies.
The best of Marty you are the best I love your songs
Daniel great song love it..thank you friend
Hi Ernie and thank you very much my friend.
Thank you Daniel for the share.... beautiful
Thank you very much Jack. Have a great week buddy.
Mighty fine song/story !! Greatly enjoyed listening. Thanks. Regards.
Hi there Greg.. thank you very much for stopping by.
What a cool song and story
Liked it a lot pal.... excellent and remarkable song video... will have to share this in FB with my Texan friends... thank you so much for putting this together.. have a real great weekend.
Another of his great ballads. Another first time for me to hear this rare song.
Thank you very much Tito. Glad to hear from you my friend.
Chris Yau I'm glad you liked it my friend.
I believe the song is titled “The Ballad of Bill Thaxton.”
love this song, it is a new one to me, only discovered it recently. would love a copy if anyone could put it on a CD. ps who played those pretty mexican horns?
Very nice Daniel. Thumbs up and happy new week friend!!!
Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter.
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Are you thinking of Tom Russell's "California Snow?" That's another great song, czcams.com/video/GzJNDxmAuFE/video.html
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I beg your pardon, but I cannot see the lyrics anywhere...
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Where can I find this painting? I need it!
No lyrics?