Marty Robbins – They’re Hanging Me Tonight
“They’re Hanging Me Tonight” is a song written by Jimmy Capps and recorded by Marty Robbins. It was released in 1959 as the lead single from his album Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Hot Country Songs chart. It also became a gold record.
Background and composition
“They’re Hanging Me Tonight” was written by Jimmy Capps. The song is a country ballad about a man who is about to be hanged for murder. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they tell the story of the man’s last night alive.
Recording and production
“They’re Hanging Me Tonight” was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Don Law.
The recording features Marty Robbins on lead vocals. Robbins’ vocals are strong and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving acoustic guitar rhythm and a haunting harmonica melody.
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“They’re Hanging Me Tonight” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Jimmy Capps.
- It was released in 1959 as the lead single from Marty Robbins’ album Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Hot Country Songs chart.
- “They’re Hanging Me Tonight” has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.