Loyd's BONUS AUDIO goodies---- # 8--- 5 Faves from Marty Robbins!

 

The GREAT Marty Robbins, belting out a tune in the studio, sometime in the early '60s.

As I've mentioned before here, on the 'ol Blog-a-wingy-ding-dang-thang.... I'm a completely SHAMELESS and open fan of some of the great 'smooth-crooners' of country music! Those crooners include: Jim Reeves, Sonny James, Patsy Cline--- and the guy who's the subject of this here 'faves' post....the legendary Mr. Marty Robbins! 

For an artist who left us (at the FAR-too-young age of 57!) nearly 40 years ago, (he passed away in 1982!) just about ALL of Marty's music holds up amazingly well! His Gospel album, 'What God has done', released in 1966 (two cuts from it are in my little list here!)--- sounds like it could've been recorded LAST WEEK! It's just THAT good!

As USUAL, it was another TOUGH time for me, picking JUST 5 tunes that stood out as absolute favorites! The guy did SO many, SO well! Also as usual--- at least when it comes to how I end up deciding exactly which songs to post up here--- I ended up using the 'handful of tunes I could listen to, (over and over!) if stranded on a desert island'- rule! These are the ones I NEVER get tired of listening to!-----

 

One more thing before I button-up this post. Just a special note of appreciation to my mom, who is pretty much the reason I grew up hearing (AND eventually becoming a MAJOR fan of) legendary talents like Mr. Robbins! 

Thanks mom! I will ALWAYS think of you, whenever I listen to a LOT of this CLASSIC music! I will  ALWAYS treasure the bond we shared, especially when it came to music. I love you, and STILL miss you!