Brown-skinned girl from Spanish town lives in my heart...

[primroseburrows]

Is there anyone out there in LJ-land who is familiar with and understands the sheer beauty that is the Calypso music of Marty Robbins? 'Cause d00d, no matter what kind of music you like, this stuff will transport you.

I've known these songs literally since before I could speak, and they sit somewhere in a place of honour in my heart.

Gah. If you don't know them, you should, and if you do...tell me! I'm feeling alone in my worship here. *g*

...and if all you know of Marty Robbins is "El Paso", have I got a treat for you.

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[peacey.livejournal.com]

I think I have told you many a time that "El Paso" is the most evocative "story song" I have ever heard and it inspires my writing in ways that nearly no other song does. No matter the subject matter that I'm writing about, listening to that song inspires me to write at my peak. I swear, that song is magical. I've literally sat and listened to it for hours as I'm writing. Have you heard "The Strawberry Roan"? (not sure on the spelling there.) Treat yourself if no.