"The Drifter" showcases Marty Robbins's signature narrative songwriting, blending country and folk influences with a character-driven concept. This album arrived as Robbins was firmly established, yet still experimenting with thematic material.
- The album was released on August 1, 1966. It was released on Legacy Recordings. The genre is country, folk, and singer-songwriter.
- This album was released in 1966, during a prolific period for Robbins. He had already achieved significant chart success with hits like "El Paso" and "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife."
- Legacy Recordings released the album in 1966. It falls within the country, folk, and singer-songwriter genres.
Marty Robbins was a country music singer-songwriter known for his Western ballads and crossover country-pop appeal. "The Drifter" was released midway through his career, a period where he continued to explore diverse genres beyond traditional country.
Tracklist
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Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs1959
El Paso City1976
Devil Woman1962
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife1970
The Story of My Life: The Best of Marty Robbins 1952-19651996
The Very Best of Marty Robbins2018
I Walk Alone1968
A White Sport Coat1957
Marty’s Greatest Hits1959
Ruby Ann1962
El Paso1959
The Fastest Gun Around1973
