When the Work's All Done This Fall

Marty Robbins

About When the Work's All Done This Fall

When the Work's All Done this Fall is a classic American cowboy song, written as a poem by D. J. O'Malley (1867-1943). The work was first published in the Miles City Stock-Growers Journal in 1893, titled After the Roundup, over the pen name D. J. White. The lyrics and a melody were first collected from tradition and published by John Lomax in 1910 in Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. This poem, like many others of the day, was intended to be sung as lyrics to the melodies of other popular songs. Carl T. Sprague recorded When the Work's All Done This Fall in 1925. It sold over 900,000 copies, at a time when 5,000 was typical for a successful recording. More recently, it has been recorded by artists as diverse as Michael Martin Murphey, Marty Robbins, Kyle Evans, Cowboy Celtic, STAMPEDE!, and Harry Jackson. Many variations of the words appear in the various songs. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. more »

Year:: 1966
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Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. more »

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Song Title and Artist "When the Work's All Done This Fall" is performed by Marty Robbins. Marty Robbins is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, and racing driver.
Song's Origin The song "When the Work's All Done This Fall" is a traditional western folk ballad, also known as a cowboy song, implying it has a history dating back to the late 18th and early 19th century.
Album Details This song is included in Marty Robbins' album “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs,” released in 1959. The album is considered one of the most important in its genre.
Music Style The track showcases Robbins' versatile range and features elements of country, folk, and western music, mirroring the cowboy lifestyle and hardships faced in the past.
Narration The song offers a narrative about a young cowboy, his life and early death. This is a shared theme in Robbins' songs, which often capture the stories and folklore of the American West.
Instrumentation The track features traditional country music instruments, including the acoustic guitar and violin.
Song Duration The duration of "When the Work's All Done This Fall" is approximately 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
Song Popularity While this song might not be among Marty Robbins' most well-known works, it remains a crucial addition to the legacy of cowboy songs, an important subgenre in American music.
Influence The song helped to influence and preserve the tradition of cowboy songs, stirring a revival in the late 20th century.
Awards While the song itself did not win any significant awards, the album it belongs to, “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs,” was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1999.

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