I agree with you and I always felt Mary would have been able to sing opera had he wanted to. He had a tremendous voice range. He should be rated as a top voaclist for sure.
I have to agree. The man was a beautiful singer and he had so many talents. He could pick the guitar, play the piano and also speak and sing in Spanish and spoke some Hawaiian. He was my favorite male singer.
Marty, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, George Jones, Merle haggard, Ray Price,Lorreta Lynn, Patsy cline, Kitty Wells and Willie Nelson-the last of the best-I missed afew names here.
As an islander I first listened to Island Echoes in the 1960s and never stopped loving it now that I'm back in the island.....not Hawaii..but same feeling ...of long lost love.
thank you partner as this ws a tune that bought out the best of me too as i miss my pedal over the christchurch earthquakes 2011 as its like you and have split but that will never happen as your in my mind 24/7 marty
Once more you've found the Lp and the songs I've been looking for. My poor LP is all beaten up ater so many years. Thank you for posting. Thank you so much,.Terri, Kallisann
Tom Although Jerry Byrd played the steel on Marty's 1963 album 'Hawaii's Calling Me', on his 1957 album 'Song Of The islands' the steel playing is by James Farmer who was with Marty from his early days. Marty always had first rate steel players including Bill Johnson and Katz Kubiyashi and I believe I'm right in saying that Marty was a close friend Of Little Roy Wiggins the steel player behind many of Eddy Arnold's classic songs.
The steel players mentioned were all great players in their own right. I loved them all for their styles. This James Farmer who also played on "Singing the Blues" recording by Marty.
I find it strange that most of the posters are applauding Marty. But this song is NOT about Marty. He would be the FIRST to admonish anyone that did that. This recording is about a musical instrument called the "steel Guitar" formerly called "Hawaiian Guitar". To which some say is THE most beautiful musical instrument ever invented. The artist is none other than "Little Roy Wiggins" which was the DRIVING force behind Eddy Arnold's rise to fame. He played for Eddy for 25 yrs. Yet MOST of Eddy's fans never even knew, nor cared for who played in Eddy's band that led Eddy to fame. So sad indeed. Marty LOVED the steel guitar. He loved LRW and Jerry Byrd and others who played this kind of music. And Marty also played the instrument but he did not play well enough to be on his recording. Thus he sought the best. And LRW was the choice in this recording and MANY others during Marty;s rise to fame. For whatever it's worth.
I believe the steelguitist is James Farmer who was a giant influence on me. He started play Marty before he left Arizona. Marty brought James to Nashville.
Just came across this great song by Marty Robbins. When I saw it was your 'site' I immediately subscribed! He has always been one of my favorites along with Hank Snow, Slim Whitmnan, and a lot of the old-time artists. Above it says Jerry Byrd played steel on this Hawaiian album. Is that right? I love Jerry Byrd. I learned to play steel by listening to his records. Now listening to these songs, I'm going to get my old richenbacher out of the attic where it has been for 50 yrs! tom7nan
Marty Robbins was a great singer...todays hat singers as I call them lack so much and in no way can come close to this great man. As a matter of fact to me todays country is a waste of time to hear, I will listen to the great older ones like Marty.
Marty did indeed have some of the best steel pickers in the business. This is Jerry Byrd however Jerry's favorite version of "Cry Steel Guitar, Cry was Kitty Wells' version with Little Roy Wiggins on it. So Jerry played a Ting-A-Ling style both as a tribute to Little Roy and because he knew that both he and Little Roy were Marty's favorite steel players. Marty was truly surprised when he heard Jerry's playing in that style. That was the highest one musician can pay another Marty told me once.
@tarquin45 you're right. This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.
This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.
You can tell a definite difference,in the steel guitar sound,Little Roy Wiggins playing the steel sound far better than Farmer! Little Roy is Mr Ting-A -Ling
This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.
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My favorite singer, songwriter and entertainer of all of my 78 years!
One of the best. I am 71 yrs old and loves older country music from a better time
I agree with you and I always felt Mary would have been able to sing opera had he wanted to. He had a tremendous voice range. He should be rated as a top voaclist for sure.
I have to agree. The man was a beautiful singer and he had so many talents. He could pick the guitar, play the piano and also speak and sing in Spanish and spoke some Hawaiian. He was my favorite male singer.
Amen to that. He was quite a talent. He parted this world far too early. I loved his singing.
Marty could sing anything
Listening to his beautiful voice takes away all the stresses in life.
He has been my favorite for many years...I love him !!
marty could sing anything. love his music forever. my favorite singer. thanks for sharing
wow what a great singer, He was so glad we can enjoy his wonderful voice
So true 💖 what a wonderful voice 🙏💕
Marty, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, George Jones, Merle haggard, Ray Price,Lorreta Lynn, Patsy cline, Kitty Wells and Willie Nelson-the last of the best-I missed afew names here.
Thanks for the Great Marty Robbins I love his voice He was wonderful Sharon
marty is simply wonderful love everything he does
Thank you tarquin. He was the best singer ever. His music is beautiful.
can't get enough of this song
I can't get enough of MARTY ROBBINS the best singer of all time
As an islander I first listened to Island Echoes in the 1960s and never stopped loving it now that I'm back in the island.....not Hawaii..but same feeling ...of long lost love.
fantastic love this song and marty thanks for this greatest singer ever
thank you partner as this ws a tune that bought out the best of me too as i miss my pedal over the christchurch earthquakes 2011 as its like you and have split but that will never happen as your in my mind 24/7 marty
*listens to this while looking at the hawaiian sunset*
c'est la vie!!!
Best Music regards to Marty Robbins & Musicians for ever and ever...
I love the Steel Guitar and Country Music would not be the same without it!
brilliant love these songs from marty he is simply the best
Primrose Haran n
dam I Love this song, wish it was longer, sing to me Marty
simply stunning love this song and marty thanks
yet another great song from marty brilliant
Marty Robbins - beautiful songs!
Once more you've found the Lp and the songs I've been looking for. My poor LP is all beaten up ater so many years. Thank you for posting. Thank you so much,.Terri, Kallisann
Wonderful voice and island echo is a new one for me thanks
Thank you for excellent music.,
I play this song all the time, I have it on CD, love it and than some
I agree with Jerry Byrd! YES he could change so easily! Love his Falsetto!
Marty you were the best.
I agree, he was pure awesomeness!
Tom
Although Jerry Byrd played the steel on Marty's 1963 album 'Hawaii's Calling Me', on his 1957 album 'Song Of The islands' the steel playing is by James Farmer who was with Marty from his early days. Marty always had first rate steel players including Bill Johnson and Katz Kubiyashi and I believe I'm right in saying that Marty was a close friend Of Little Roy Wiggins the steel player behind many of Eddy Arnold's classic songs.
The steel players mentioned were all great players in their own right. I loved them all for their styles. This James Farmer who also played on "Singing the Blues" recording by Marty.
Awesome
2 years later-Still love s old country- Nothing against Taylor Swift but she's not country.
I can only repeat what I've said before pro3tlb, thankyou very much for your excellent anecdotes and inside information.
I have this cd also and it calms me, god hei s good
I find it strange that most of the posters are applauding Marty. But this song is NOT about Marty. He would be the FIRST to admonish anyone that did that. This recording is about a musical instrument called the "steel Guitar" formerly called "Hawaiian Guitar". To which some say is THE most beautiful musical instrument ever invented.
The artist is none other than "Little Roy Wiggins" which was the DRIVING force behind Eddy Arnold's rise to fame. He played for Eddy for 25 yrs. Yet MOST of Eddy's fans never even knew, nor cared for who played in Eddy's band that led Eddy to fame. So sad indeed.
Marty LOVED the steel guitar. He loved LRW and Jerry Byrd and others who played this kind of music. And Marty also played the instrument but he did not play well enough to be on his recording. Thus he sought the best. And LRW was the choice in this recording and MANY others during Marty;s rise to fame.
For whatever it's worth.
Love for Marty Robbins and his singing. Thanks for info on him and song knowledge is good
I believe the steelguitist is James Farmer who was a giant influence on me. He started play Marty before he left Arizona. Marty brought James to Nashville.
One of the best there was .we lost him to soon
For me , this is the best version, but it's all a matter of opinion. Are you related to Little Roy Wiggins Howard?
Love this music Al UK
One of his best
M/Sgt Crespin
Just came across this great song by Marty Robbins. When I saw it was your 'site' I immediately subscribed! He has always been one of my favorites along with Hank Snow, Slim Whitmnan, and a lot of the old-time artists. Above it says Jerry Byrd played steel on this Hawaiian album. Is that right? I love Jerry Byrd. I learned to play steel by listening to his records. Now listening to these songs, I'm going to get my old richenbacher out of the attic where it has been for 50 yrs! tom7nan
Not sure who the steel guitarist is on this one but not Jerry Byrd.
Beautiful by Marty
Marty Robbins was a great singer...todays hat singers as I call them lack so much and in no way can come close to this great man. As a matter of fact to me todays country is a waste of time to hear, I will listen to the great older ones like Marty.
Haven’t heard this long to a long time
Beautiful thank you!
have this CD, it's beautiful
Pure love for it all.
Marty did indeed have some of the best steel pickers in the business. This is Jerry Byrd however Jerry's favorite version of "Cry Steel Guitar, Cry was Kitty Wells' version with Little Roy Wiggins on it. So Jerry played a Ting-A-Ling style both as a tribute to Little Roy and because he knew that both he and Little Roy were Marty's favorite steel players. Marty was truly surprised when he heard Jerry's playing in that style. That was the highest one musician can pay another Marty told me once.
wow i love music to be happy ön life
thanx fer postin´ ole son !
Great info in the description, thank you!
Nice FAlsetto - Feeling!!!
@tarquin45 you're right. This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.
Nobody EVER played steel better than Jimmy Farmer.
voz fantástica ,inigualável de Martin Robbins! não surgirá outros iguais tao cedo!!!
Jerry byrd wonderful
This is NOT Little Roy WIggins, or Jerry Byrd. It's my Dad, Jim Farmer. Trust me, he's my Dad
I believe you.
Marty Robbins sings like no one else can! He can sing like only he can sing!
How cool was your Dad !!!
James Farmer was one my idols.
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imagine the sights and sounds of heaven. Eph 2:8-9..
muito liondo mesmo, marcelo , rio de janeiro, brasil.
Check out Kitty Wells version of this song with Little Roy Wiggins. It was the first and I think the best.
Why is this video on a Playlist called "unknown singers"?? :D
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We had the record long ago
This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.
This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album.
Hienoa muusiikkia
Never again will the likes of MARTY and JIM be heard
You can tell a definite difference,in the steel guitar sound,Little Roy Wiggins playing the steel sound far better than Farmer! Little Roy is Mr Ting-A -Ling
Ah, its Marty, need I say more ´cept irreplaceple, uniqie.
how the hell do you spell one of a kind "unique" ?
Deze zanger is geweldig goed , jammer dat hij veel te vroeg is overleden
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This ISN'T Jerry Byrd. This is Jim Farmer, my father. Byrd played steel on the other Hawaiian album. Dad was good friends with Jerry Byrd, WIggins, Pete Drake, etc.