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Marty Robbins(first) Grateful Dead(later)Also known as: Martin David Robinson. Submitted by: fame
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
"Stairway Of Love," | Love is an emotion, not a stairway. | Yvette Bristle |
"Running Gun," | Guns can't run. | Heather Brockwell |
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
"Where Are You Now?," Jimmy Harnen w/ Synch | "El Paso," Marty Robbins | |
"The Last Mile Home," Jo Stafford | "It's A Long, Long Ride," Marty Robbins | |
"What's Your Name?," Lynyrd Skynyrd | "Ruby Ann," Marty Robbins | |
"What's Your Name?," Lynyrd Skynyrd | "Jimmy Martinez," Marty Robbins | |
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. |
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
"Love is Blue" | "The Prez is New" | Glenn Walker |
"El Pasi" | "Alpaca" | G.R. Broski |
"El Paso" | "Twilight Zone Indictments" | Gregory Blake |
"A White Sport Coat" | "A White Tight Coat" | yldcard |
"A White Sport Coat" | "A White Tight Coat" | mad hatter |
"Singing The Blues" | "Searching For Clues" | Darius Whitehead |
"El Paso" | "Hell's Vassals" | Puto |
"El Paso City" | "Darius Matthews' Studio" | Darius Whitehead |
"El Paso" | "Darius Matthews" | Darius Whitehead |
"Big Iron" | "Flop-Sweat (on his lip)" | Onslaught |
There are additional song parodies available. |
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
Never Trust A Woman B.B. King | Devil Woman Marty Robbins | Never Trust A Devil Woman | Cassandra Lund |
Take Five Dave Brubeck | Five Brothers Marty Robbins | Take Five Brothers That is, if you have at least that many | Bethany |
Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree Tony Orlando And Dawn | Ribbon Of Darkness Marty Robbins | Tie A Yellow Ribbon Of Darkness 'Round The Old Oak Tree Would a ribbon of darkness be yellow?? | Carla Jorgensen |
Farewell, Angelina Joan Baez | Jolie Girl Marty Robbins | Farewell, Angelina Jolie Girl | Karen Smith |
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. |
"Return to Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Forgive me; amply say you are mine.
Original Lyrics: Forgive me and please say you are mine.
| "Aloha Oe (Farewell to Thee)"
Misheard Lyrics: Farewell to thee
Farewell to thee Oh Charlie Brown Original Lyrics: Farewell to thee
Farewell to thee Oh charming one |
"Big Iron"
Misheard Lyrics: Big iron on his lip.
Original Lyrics: Big iron on his hip.
| "Devil Woman"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, Double Whopper
Original Lyrics: Oh, devil woman
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There are additional misheard lyrics available. |
"Return to Me"
Misheard Lyrics: Forgive me; amply say you are mine.
Original Lyrics: Forgive me and please say you are mine.
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Francesca Burleson After listening to this song repeatedly, I eventually heard the real lyrics correctly. But at first, all I could make out of this line was the misheard version I've cited. |
There are additional misheard stories available. |
"El Paso"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for One little kiss and Felina, goodbye Why They're Nonsensical: The singer is recalling how he died. But dead people can't sing!
Submitted by: Candy Welty
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"El Paso"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina
Wicked and evil while casting a spell My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love, but in vain I could tell Why They're Inappropriate: Well, gee, Marty, you could've saved yourself a lot of frustration, not to mention six minutes of song and at least two bullets near the end of it, if you'd just realized, 'She ain't worth it.' Unless... was she just that good in bed?
Submitted by: Michael Pachloek
| "Tonight Carmen"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: I place pretty flowers to brighten the hours, I put brand new sheets on the bed.
I'm nervous, I'm trembling recalling, remeb'ring the way that she tosses her head. I've given much thought to the fact that I ought to have more control over my life. Why They're Inappropriate: The late great country singer/songwriter Marty Robbins was one of my favorites, but even the best stump their toes occasionally. The first half of the first line above is poetic enough, but it's downhill from there. Is this a romantic ballad or an awkward therapy session?
Submitted by: Bridget Olsen
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"El Paso"
The Dated Lyrics: I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Why They're Dated: Things have changed somewhat since 1959. Today, use of "Mexican" when referring to ethnicity is often considered disparaging.
Submitted by: RJSchex
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"Ballad of the Alamo"
The Lyrics: With his banners a-dancin' in the dawn's golden light,
Santa Anna came prancin' on a horse that was black as the night. Who They Mention: General Antonio López de Santa Anna
Submitted by: Bob
| "Ballad of the Alamo"
The Lyrics: Colonel Travis, Davy Crockett and a hundred eighty more;
Captain Dickenson, Jim Bowie, present and accounted for. Back in 1836, Houston said to Travis: "Get some volunteers and go fortify the Alamo." Who They Mention: William Barret Travis, Davy Crockett, Almeron Dickinson, Jim Bowie, Sam Houston
Submitted by: Bob
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There are additional celebrity lyrics available. |
"My Love"
Opening Lines: My love is the valley.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "I Walk Alone"
Opening Lines: I walk alone where once we wandered
Comments: Submitted by: Candy Welty
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There are additional spelling lyrics available. |
"Tonight Carmen"
The Lyrics: I've thought of just taking these two hands and breaking
The body I'm waiting to touch. Why: The late country singer Marty Robbins was generally likeable and I enjoy a whole lot of his songs. But this is not one of his songs with the greatest of lyrical integrity. Strangely enough, this was what my mother always called one of her favorite of his songs. Perhaps that's because it admittedly is melodically beautiful. But I'm guessing she never listened closely to all the words.
Submitted by: Isaac
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"Jolie Girl"
The Lyrics: Aw, we walked the streets of Greenwich Village,
Holdin' hands like school kids in the summer August sun, Smilin' at the passing strangers on their way, And wishin' the end would never come. Why: Greenwich Village is a neighborhood in New York City, New York. Incidentally, since the location clearly indicates a setting in the Northern Hemisphere, the reference to "the summer August sun" is a redundancy. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is the only season in which August can come.
Submitted by: Karen Smith
| "Big Iron"
The Lyrics: To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day...
...Was an Arizona Ranger, wouldn't be to long in town. Why: Agua Fria was place along the Agua Fria River and currently within the boundaries of the City of El Mirage. In the 1800s the entire western U.S. was mapped out by the USGS (US Geological Survey). They set markers for future surveying and subdividing by laying out a grid system of Townships (6 miles wide running east/west) and Ranges (6 miles wide running north/south). Each TWP/RGE contained 36 sections of land (1 mile square). Within these USGS maps they also noted populated places. One such place was called Agua Fria. Technically, by current definition, it was not a town. But to the people who lived there I'm sure they thought of it as their town. Here is the link to that USGS "populated place" location designation. http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=136:3:0::NO:3:P3_FID,P3_TITLE:511,Agua%20Fria
Submitted by: Bill Thiss
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"Ballad of the Alamo"
The Lyrics: Santa Anna turned scarlet: "Play Degüello," he roared.
Why: Degüello is Spanish and means "to put the people of a city to the sword."
Submitted by: Bob
| "Return to Me"
The Lyrics: Retorna me Cara mia ti amo Solo tu, solo tu, solo tu, solo tu Mio cuore
Why: it has an entire spanish verse
Submitted by: Robert
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"Tonight Carmen"
The Lyrics: In anguish and torment,
I've cursed as the night went From darkness to dawn's golden light. Why: In anguish and torment,
I've nursed as the kite went From darkness to dawn's golden light. Submitted by: Tess O. Gosset
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