"Red River Valley" is a folk and cowboy music standard of uncertain origins, known by various names depending on where it was sung. It tells a story of love and longing, often centered around a cowboy and his sweetheart in the valley, capturing the bittersweet emotions of parting or remembrance. Though its first appearance in print was in 1887, anecdotal evidence suggests it was known in Canada even earlier. Marty Robbins, a celebrated country and western singer known for his Western balladry, brings his characteristic storytelling to this enduring tune. Playing it evokes the timeless feeling of a heartfelt farewell under wide, open skies.