I totally agree. He can sing songs by the greatest singers of all time: Presley, Orbison, Robbins, Sinatra, Dino, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves and totally sing versions as well as the orginals while not copying them, sounds totally like himself - yet captures what was great about the original version and never changes the song so much that it loses the classic sound and orignal spirit. I don't know of another artist around today that can do that. He's equally as good as any of the best of all time
Absolutely ... couldn't have said it better. Amazing that he can be so versatile . His version of Orbison's "Crying" is as close as anyone gets to the original
I drove to Dallas from western Canada in Nov 1995 and when I finished my business there, I drove an extra 650 miles to El Paso to sit in Rosa's Cantina and have a drink, all for the love of this song. Thx Marty and Raul. It was worth it.
Absolutely,... one of the finest singers I know of , doesnt matter what he sings its always excellent, Hes redone piles of old hits , they are all great
Once again Raul Malo proves what an exceptional artist he is. The classic version of this song is undoubtedly that of Marty Robbins, but Malo nails it so well that were he alive to see this performance, I'm sure that Robbins would also be upstanding at the conclusion of Malo's performance, happy & willing to acknowledge that Malo has taken the song to a new high. A truly brilliant artist - with a voice unique in every way.
This is about as close as anyone will ever come to matching Marty Robbins's original. What I'm constantly amazed by is the song itself, which Robbins wrote. It's a perfect story-song, tightly cinematic in its imagery and multiple perspectives. Matchless images "I saw the white puff of smoke from the rifle / I felt the bullet go deep in my chest/" Who can fail to see the same thing? "El Paso" is like a three-minute John Ford Western -- tough, sentimental, surprising and unforgettable.
+Jeremiah Horrigan So tru Jeremiah, I first heard this song when I was about 8 and the pictures still run in my mind whenever I hear it. nice memories.
Storytelling -- in music, movies or in writing -- is all about those pictures. And we Robbins did it better than almost anyone, working within the confines of the 3-minute song, pop music fashion, C&W fashion -- and succeeded most impressively.
I don’t believe the Mavericks are just country. I have a hard time pinning them down. Raul can sing anything. The band is amazing and so many instruments ! To me they stand above any other entertainers. They have a sound like no one else.
I play this song for people who have not heard this version. Every time its played we all get goosebumps. Marty Robbins is looking down and saying well done.
Brilliant as ever -what can't he sing? I danced a Vienna Waltz to this and it was brilliant- who would think it- a cowboy song and a vienna waltz! Thanks for posting.
This man can hum better than I can even try to sing. Seems like some people just have to put down people who are gifted like he is!!!! My favorite singer and I don't care what anyone says!!!!!!!!!!!
The young Marty Robbins in the early 1950s Sitting under the neon lights In the drive- way of the Blakely Gas Station in Glendale Arizona. There Marty honed his muscical talent he would later share with the World. God loved the song El Paso, so he booked Marty indefinately. The Good Lord takes care of us music lovers, so The Lord gave us Raul Malo...
I was stationed in El Paso at the Army post there, Ft Bliss, many years ago. This song came out and I was drawn back to Marty Robbins, from my childhood in South Texas as a child. I literally, could see this event happening in El Paso. I love Raul Malo. It was a perfect song at at a difficult time in my training. Raul sings so beautifully. Such a voice! As a South Texas cowboy by birth, this song speaks volumes to my upbringing. Coritha songs are wonderful.
I am a life long fan of Marty and Im sure Marty would approve of Rauls beautifull interpitation of El Paso. Raul does lovely versions of the Big O songs as well.
@@b_uppy Now Dwight simply doesn't have the the same range as Raul but its close and he is the better singer in my humble opinion. but to honest both are amazing performers Raul's versions of Springsteens "all that heaven will allow" and "downbound train" are joy to hear. Look em up friend :)
@@ScotsLyon I love Raul's "All That Heaven Will Allow", loved it from way back (just Raul's version). Will have to find the other and give it a listen. Their vocal stylings are what elevate these three, but Marty has the most range. Especially love several song versions by the Mavericks over other artists...
My Grandparents had this Mary Robbins album. I still remember the jacket cover of Mary drawing that six shooter from his hip! My late Grandparents had a great sounding RCA stereo that they played Elvis and Marty albums on!
Well put digi, the ONLY time I ever heard him on the radio was about 12 years ago on the University of Penn station out of Philly when his album "Today" came out. Knew right then and there he was something special, Not just a great voice but more like an instrument. So versatile and classic. That album has to rank up there in my top 10 faves.If you haven't done so yet, check it out and I guarantee you'll love it too or I'll refund your......!
Marty passed a long time back, I saw him once in my life in Melbourne Australia , he was visiting on tour and was a legend. Great show. Raul Malo is fantastic, a suitable tribute to Marty, I like it too when Raul dances the night away too. GREAT VERSION THIS.
Absolutely beautiful version of the Marty Robbins classic, a fitting tribute by one of the best (if not the best) male voices in Country music today. Raul Malo's range is amazing and his natural vibrato is a thing of beauty. So glad that the Mavericks are back together again sharing their wonderful musical talents with us all.
Raul,s music is so diverse it can reach across many ethnic groups. It makes my heart so happy to turn on you tube and she comes running and we listen to Raul and dance,at 18 months she tries to sing along.
Heres my take on Raul. To start, look to our past. The true MUSICAL GENIUS. Marty, roy, elvis merle, willie, lefty. These are all mostly DEAD. So along comes Raul, who is a genius himself. Now, that he can sing all their songs and gives me joy because his bringing these old favs back... Raul, dont stop! You feed that spot in my heart, the old ones filled. great voice loven it ALL!
Beautiful. After 54 years, this song still makes me cry. When Marty released this song, records on the radio were typically around 3 minutes long. It was a credit to the greatness of this song and Marty's beautiful voice that it got played, all 4 minutes and 38 secs. Went #1 January 1960 both pop and country. Raul's tempo is a tad slower. I bet a 6 minute record would never have been played in 1960.
As a life long fan of our Marty I think *Raul* has done a lovely version of El Paso. I get the feeling he listened to Marty*s Records withe same appreciation as me. But in the end nobody can really sing like our *Marty*
This rendition of Marty Robbin's classic should prove to anyone, who has any understanding of music, or any vocal/musical training, just how accomplished this artist really is. Spot on performance. Also, pay attention to the inflections that Raul uses. Absolutely a brilliant! Turn down the volume and try to follow his pitch. You will not be able to match it unless you are gifted. Thank the lord for Raul Malo!
Raul is one of the greatest voices that country music has ever had!!! Very under rated, and unappreciated artist
great voice full stop
This is one of those rare songs, that if you don't want to listen to it, you can close your eyes and watch it.
I agree 100%
It is sad that Nashville does not appreciate this Band's music. I am so pleased that I found them.
thats right....100 %
The Roy Orbison of modern music
Not just country music, he has one of the greatest voices MUSIC has ever had!
Superb
When your bandmates join the standing ovation, you know you've nailed it.
Mr. Malo is so so underrated.
I totally agree. He can sing songs by the greatest singers of all time: Presley, Orbison, Robbins, Sinatra, Dino, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves and totally sing versions as well as the orginals while not copying them, sounds totally like himself - yet captures what was great about the original version and never changes the song so much that it loses the classic sound and orignal spirit. I don't know of another artist around today that can do that. He's equally as good as any of the best of all time
Absolutely ... couldn't have said it better. Amazing that he can be so versatile . His version of Orbison's "Crying" is as close as anyone gets to the original
Raul could sing the phone book and make it beautiful.
Stacy Gearou I AGREE
yess he could !
lol just like Rain Man
Yes he can do it, how should it sounds,haha??
Wounderfully sang. Find me a cailline déas to walse with?
I drove to Dallas from western Canada in Nov 1995 and when I finished my business there, I drove an extra 650 miles to El Paso to sit in Rosa's Cantina and have a drink, all for the love of this song. Thx Marty and Raul. It was worth it.
Richard de Boer WOW!!!!!! What a man, what a man!!!!!!!you are, Richard!!!!!! To actually sit in Rosas Cantina. Awesome
How do 27 people NOT like this? Raul could sing the phone book and make it an instant classic. And this song actually IS an American classic.
I completely agree with you!
They're probably some old scruffy fossils jealous of him!
Exactly!!!
Absolutely,... one of the finest singers I know of , doesnt matter what he sings its always excellent, Hes redone piles of old hits , they are all great
realmusicnj Yes, a classic. Love his voice. January 2020
Raul is so amazing. Never in my life have I ever heard a finer voice.
Elvis for me
@@denisemartin3603Elvis who? Lol
@@mbellizia75 wow
He has the voice of an angel, Raul can do NO wrong!!!!
Look at Raul's eyes when he sings...not only does he sing this song beautifully, he radiates the emotion from within...not many people can do that.
I just love the Mavericks and Raul Malo. I'm 75 years and until 2 years back I cane across this great singer with his great band members ❤️ 💙 ♥️
Man, what a voice. Sent chills down my spine when he sang, "Wild as the West Texas wind......"
Once again Raul Malo proves what an exceptional artist he is. The classic version of this song is undoubtedly that of Marty Robbins, but Malo nails it so well that were he alive to see this performance, I'm sure that Robbins would also be upstanding at the conclusion of Malo's performance, happy & willing to acknowledge that Malo has taken the song to a new high. A truly brilliant artist - with a voice unique in every way.
This is about as close as anyone will ever come to matching Marty Robbins's original. What I'm constantly amazed by is the song itself, which Robbins wrote. It's a perfect story-song, tightly cinematic in its imagery and multiple perspectives. Matchless images "I saw the white puff of smoke from the rifle / I felt the bullet go deep in my chest/" Who can fail to see the same thing? "El Paso" is like a three-minute John Ford Western -- tough, sentimental, surprising and unforgettable.
+Jeremiah Horrigan Thank you for putting it all in perspective for me. Beautiful song and of course, Raul.
+Jeremiah Horrigan So tru Jeremiah, I first heard this song when I was about 8 and the pictures still run in my mind whenever I hear it. nice memories.
Storytelling -- in music, movies or in writing -- is all about those pictures. And we Robbins did it better than almost anyone, working within the confines of the 3-minute song, pop music fashion, C&W fashion -- and succeeded most impressively.
+Jeremiah Horrigan Wow, jeremiah...nicely put.
+Jeremiah Horrigan a doctorate in less than 5 lines, nice...
Arguably the best country and western song ever, sung by arguably the best voice around ❤❤
Wow, what a voice. My husband, Ron Stone (from El Paso) sang this song so beautifully and had the wonderful vibrato like Raul.
Must've been incredible to h
Raul has the voice of an angel. Very underrated singer.
This band is magnificent and I could listen to Raul all day, every day.
David Goodison Me, too!!!!!! 2020
Me, too 🤗
I don’t believe the Mavericks are just country. I have a hard time pinning them down. Raul can sing anything. The band is amazing and so many instruments ! To me they stand above any other entertainers. They have a sound like no one else.
ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS ALIVE,,,,LONG LIVE RAUL MALO!!!
Anyone singing this will always be compared to Marty Robbins. No contest. But Raul Malo sure makes a great job of it!
+verimadmags vMM It's live, have you heard the Robbins version live?
I play this song for people who have not heard this version. Every time its played we all get goosebumps. Marty Robbins is looking down and saying well done.
I would pay a ridiculous amount of money to hear The Mavericks perform the El Paso trilogy in person.
Brilliant as ever -what can't he sing?
I danced a Vienna Waltz to this and it was brilliant- who would think it- a cowboy song and a vienna waltz!
Thanks for posting.
Every song Raul does is as good as....or better than....the original! His voice and presentation....oh my! I love him.
one of the purest voices ever!
A heavenly gift.
so very true on the under rated and unappreciated ...
It doesn't get any better than this performance. Wish I was there that night. This is what real country is about. Thanks Raul Malo.
Amazing voice singing a great song! No auto tune, just wonderful talent.
Did Marty Robbins proud. What a beautiful version of this great country song.
A masterpiece story of true love Raul has a rich and beautiful voice it touches my heart .
Marty Robbins must be proud: his legacy isn't in bad hands. What a voice !
Marty Robbins made this a hit and Raul Malo carries on ......I can see Marty Robbins looking down and smiling.
Yes!
HE HAS SUCH GREAT RANGE IN HIS WONDERFUL VOICE
Love this Marty Robbins song.
Does a great rendition! Wonderful!!!❤❤❤
WOW!!!! Bravo!!! Fabulous performance! Exquisite vocals!!!
This man can hum better than I can even try to sing. Seems like some people just have to put down people who are gifted like he is!!!! My favorite singer and I don't care what anyone says!!!!!!!!!!!
Hot damn! Raul Malo really gets that song. Didn't think anyone would beside Robbins.
Music would play and Felina would whirl... Fantastic 😍
Greatest voice! ❤️
Raul Malo/ great video and beautiful vocals/ thank you
Perfection. In my pool with a beer, my best friend on the deck and listening to The Mavericks!
Love love everything about them!!! Magical voice! 2033 the best one again!’♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
The young Marty Robbins in the early 1950s
Sitting under the neon lights In the drive- way of the Blakely Gas Station in Glendale Arizona. There Marty honed his muscical talent he would later share with the World.
God loved the song El Paso, so he booked Marty indefinately.
The Good Lord takes care of us music lovers, so The Lord gave us Raul Malo...
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎧🎶🎵😍🤩l love Raul!!!!!
I love you Raul Malo 🌈🔥♥Superb song 🎼🎵🎶🎙🎸Many thanks 📌
It is such a great story-telling song. You feel it -see it -in your eyes!!
Could you imagine a duo of Marty Robbins and Raul on this Song ??? Wow, just wow.......
Absolutely gorgeous. Harkens back to a time when country music wasn't garbage.
raul i love your songs when my mum passed thi s was the music i loved thank you xxxx
Wow! Beautiful! I’d never heard this version. My husband stumbled on it.
I was stationed in El Paso at the Army post there, Ft Bliss, many years ago. This song came out and I was drawn back to Marty Robbins, from my childhood in South Texas as a child. I literally, could see this event happening in El Paso. I love Raul Malo. It was a perfect song at at a difficult time in my training. Raul sings so beautifully. Such a voice! As a South Texas cowboy by birth, this song speaks volumes to my upbringing. Coritha songs are wonderful.
I am a life long fan of Marty and Im sure Marty would approve of Rauls beautifull interpitation of El Paso.
Raul does lovely versions of the Big O songs as well.
Exactly
Elvis and Raul.....true angel voices!
Elvis?
And Roy.
Elvis Costello???
This man's voice is pure majic...especially singing..crying!
What a fantastic voice. Raul is a rare gem!
Thanks for sharing this!
This is a wonderful rendition of this Marty Robbins classic. He would love this..Raul is amazing.
And remember, my friends, while the great Marty Robbins did this song in a studio, this PERFECT performance was recorded live. Be still, my heart.
Raul's got a set of pipes that are virtually unmatched!
Robert Ward
Erm, Marty Robbins. Just saying.
@@b_uppy
B uppy
Erm, Dwight Yoakam. Just saying lol
@@ScotsLyon
Love Dwight Yoakum but trying to think of a song that shows he has as much vocal range...
@@b_uppy
Now Dwight simply doesn't have the the same range as Raul but its close and he is the better singer in my humble opinion.
but to honest both are amazing performers
Raul's versions of Springsteens "all that heaven will allow" and "downbound train" are joy to hear.
Look em up friend :)
@@ScotsLyon
I love Raul's "All That Heaven Will Allow", loved it from way back (just Raul's version). Will have to find the other and give it a listen.
Their vocal stylings are what elevate these three, but Marty has the most range.
Especially love several song versions by the Mavericks over other artists...
My Grandparents had this Mary Robbins album. I still remember the jacket cover of Mary drawing that six shooter from his hip! My late Grandparents had a great sounding RCA stereo that they played Elvis and Marty albums on!
One of the greatest voices ever!
One of the very best voices ever in my opinion and very underrated. Raul can sing anything, and enunciates every word cleanly. Beautiful!
I would say... EXTREMELY underrated. He is the bomb, and covers a wide range of music.
Well put digi, the ONLY time I ever heard him on the radio was about 12 years ago on the University of Penn station out of Philly when his album "Today" came out. Knew right then and there he was something special, Not just a great voice but more like an instrument. So versatile and classic. That album has to rank up there in my top 10 faves.If you haven't done so yet, check it out and I guarantee you'll love it too or I'll refund your......!
thomas coleman
Yes I think also !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raul velvet voice is a gift !!! I love soooooooooooooEva MARIA I am a germangirl
Buchberger Eva
Nice Evie,always known we Germans have good taste in music!
stymie86
RAUL MALO & MAVS sind absolut die BESTEN ! KEINER kann ihn/sie übertreffen !!! all the best Eva
Marty Robbins would be Proud to hear this;; Out standing;;
47 hammer Sorry but how's Marty Robbins
Stuart Mclaughlin Marty Robbins;; is Dead;; an has been for some time now;;
Not sure what you meant??
Marty passed a long time back, I saw him once in my life in Melbourne Australia , he was visiting on tour and was a legend. Great show. Raul Malo is fantastic, a suitable tribute to Marty, I like it too when Raul dances the night away too. GREAT VERSION THIS.
sorry 47 no offence meant.
Was going to disagree with you when i heard the start , but it got better , just not as good as Marty .
Absolutely beautiful version of the Marty Robbins classic, a fitting tribute by one of the best (if not the best) male voices in Country music today. Raul Malo's range is amazing and his natural vibrato is a thing of beauty. So glad that the Mavericks are back together again sharing their wonderful musical talents with us all.
You are so right!!!
All these years, and El Paso still brings tears to my eyes.
Love this version. Raul rocks!!!! His voice is so smooth.
Raul,s music is so diverse it can reach across many ethnic groups. It makes my heart so happy to turn on you tube and she comes running and we listen to Raul and dance,at 18 months she tries to sing along.
We don't have opportunities to listen to such pretty and perfect-pitched singing such as from Raul.
Nobody was ever able to do a better version of this song of Marty's until this guy came along.
Been playing this back to back for a fews days now :-).
Definitely putting this band on my "must see" list.
Doesn't matter what this man sings,,,,,,,,,,,,he makes it his own
Perfect nice song very beautiful voice , I love this all
one great voice covers another great voice
If ever there was a cover of a song that is as good as this is, no it is just as good as Marty, but not better'
Heres my take on Raul. To start, look to our past. The true MUSICAL GENIUS. Marty, roy, elvis merle, willie, lefty. These are all mostly DEAD. So along comes Raul, who is a genius himself. Now, that he can sing all their songs and gives me joy because his bringing these old favs back... Raul, dont stop! You feed that spot in my heart, the old ones filled. great voice loven it ALL!
What a superb credit to Marty's classic song!
as we listen to this Marty is smiling down from behind that big ol' cowboy sunset.
Que bonita! Raul connects so well with this classic....THIS is what songs, like this, is all about! Brilliant!
liked this song for a very long time..
Beautiful. After 54 years, this song still makes me cry. When Marty released this song, records on the radio were typically around 3 minutes long. It was a credit to the greatness of this song and Marty's beautiful voice that it got played, all 4 minutes and 38 secs. Went #1 January 1960 both pop and country. Raul's tempo is a tad slower. I bet a 6 minute record would never have been played in 1960.
Raul is a great talent. Haven't heard him in years and accidentally stumble in here. I'm loving it. This is my kind of outlaws music.
Marty Robbins much missed! First heard this song on a juke box. So saaaaaad!
It's always a pleasure to hear Raul Malo sing. Nothing entertains me more.
I wish he would do a full album of good ol country classics, Roy Orbison, etc.
Raul can sing...anything!
Most under rated artist ever...talented beyond so many
how often do i watch a raul video and say "i wish i was there for that show" such a master.
Such a coincidence to find this... Just the other night my dad was saying that Raul's voice reminds him of Marty Robbins. Love this!
I have been playing pro for 20 years,, many bands , many singers,, Raul well,, ,then there is Raul,---nuff said!!!!
Magnifique chanson sortie en 1959 de Marty Robbins et reprise en 1960-61 par the Brothers Four. Très belle interprétation de Raul Malo !!
Beautiful. Raul put so much feeling into this song.
Bravo!!!! Raul is such a great entertainer
One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard!!!!!! =)
I dare anyone to sing better than this, not a hope in the world,. FAB VOICE ♥️🤗🥰🤗♥️♥️♥️ From Frances uk 👍
Spot on. Incredible version.
I WANT that gorgeous fiddle player!!! 😍😍😍
Who is that lady?
As a life long fan of our Marty I think *Raul* has done a lovely version of El Paso.
I get the feeling he listened to Marty*s Records withe same appreciation as me.
But in the end nobody can really sing like our *Marty*
I have loved this song for a long time. Miss Marty Robbins. Great singer and a great racer.
Tops, Tops, Tops....only Marty, OR Roy could do this song as good as Raul....
This rendition of Marty Robbin's classic should prove to anyone, who has any understanding of music, or any vocal/musical training, just how accomplished this artist really is. Spot on performance. Also, pay attention to the inflections that Raul uses. Absolutely a brilliant! Turn down the volume and try to follow his pitch. You will not be able to match it unless you are gifted. Thank the lord for Raul Malo!