The Essential Marty Robbins

~ Release by Marty Robbins (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Song of the Islands
recording of:
Song of the Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii)
lyricist and composer:
Charles E. King (known as the composer of “Ke kali nei au”)
2:59
2Don’t Sing Aloha When I Go
recording of:
Don't Sing Aloha When I Go
writer:
Ben Black (English-born composer, 1889–1950), Neil Moret and Walter Smith (songwriter, known for "Don't Sing Aloha When I Go")
1:50
3Beyond the Reef
recording of:
Beyond the Reef
lyricist and composer:
Jack Pitman
2:30
4Crying Steel Guitar Waltz
recording of:
Crying Steel Guitar Waltz
writer:
Dolly Long and Shorty Long (1950s country/rockabilly artist)
2:00
5My Isle of Golden Dreams
recording of:
My Isle of Golden Dreams
writer:
Walter Blaufuss (US band leader, composer and radio personality) and Gus Kahn
2:53
6Now Is the Hour
cover recording of:
Now Is the Hour
additional lyricist:
Dorothy Stewart (from 1945 until 1947)
lyricist:
Maewa Kaihau (in 1920)
composer:
Clement Scott (Clement William Scott, 1841-1904, theatre critic, playwright and lyricist)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., On Backstreet Music Inc., Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) and The Boston Music Company
translated version of:
Po atarau (based on “The Swiss Cradle Song”, with English and Maori lyrics)
2:29
7Sweet Leilani
cover recording of:
Sweet Leilani
lyricist and composer:
Harry Owens (on 1934-10-20)
part of:
The 10th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1937 winner)
1:50
8Down Where the Trade Winds Blow
recording of:
Down Where the Tradewinds Blow
lyricist and composer:
Harry Owens
2:29
9Constancy
recording of:
Constancy
writer:
Henri Berger (Prussian Kapellmeister composer and royal bandmaster) and Johnny Noble
3:10
10Island Echoes
recording of:
Island Echoes
lyricist and composer:
Sid Kessel
3:38
11Moonland
recording of:
Moonland
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Byrd (Nashville A-Team)
2:45
12Aloha Oe (Farewell to Thee)
cover recording of:
Aloha ʻOe
composer:
Liliʻuokalani (Hawaiian Queen)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music
2:26
13Kaw-Liga
recorded in:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1958-03-06)
cover recording of:
Kaw‐Liga (on 1958-03-06)
lyricist and composer:
Fred Rose (songwriter) and Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Milene Music. Inc (ASCAP) (on 1952-12-02)
2:28
14Judy
2:27
15Nothing but Sweet Lies
recording of:
Sweet Lies
lyricist and composer:
Marty Robbins
1:50
16Oh, How I Miss You (Since You Went Away)
recording of:
Oh How I Miss You (Since You Went Away)
writer:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) and Jerry Livingston (songwriter)
2:06
17Baby, I Need You (Like You Need Me)
recording of:
Baby, I Need You
lyricist and composer:
Marty Robbins
2:30
18Shackles and Chains
recording of:
Shackles and Chains
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Davis (American politician, singer and songwriter)
2:21
19Waltz of the Mind
2:16
20Paperface
cover recording of:
Paper Face
writer:
Hank Locklin and Lawton Williams
2:18
21Then I Turned and Walked Slowly Away
cover recording of:
Then I Turned and Walked Slowly Away
lyricist and composer:
Eddy Arnold and Red Fortner
publisher:
Adams, Vee & Abbott, Inc. (on 1947-11-03)
recording of:
Then I Turned and Walked Slowly Away
lyricist and composer:
Eddy Arnold and Red Fortner
publisher:
Adams, Vee & Abbott, Inc. (on 1947-11-03)
2:17
22Wedding Bells
recording of:
Wedding Bells
lyricist and composer:
Arthur Q. Smith (songwriter)
2:14
23A House With Everything but Love
recording of:
A House With Everything but Love
lyricist and composer:
Marty Robbins
3:06
24The Hands You’re Holding Now
recording of:
The Hands You're Holding Now
lyricist and composer:
Marty Robbins
3:01