1959 song performed by Marty Robbins
The Hanging Tree is a western ballad from the 1959 movie The Hanging Tree. It was scored by Max Steiner and written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston,[1] who received nominations for the Laurel Awards and the Academy Awards in 1960. The text is a short reference to the film's story.[2]
Marty Robbins recording
"The Hanging Tree" was performed by Marty Robbins in the film's opening credits.[3] It was featured on the 1999 CD reissue of Robbins' album, Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs.[4] "The Hanging Tree" peaked at number 15 on the US, Hot C&W Sides chart.[5] Crossing over to the US, Hot 100, it peaked at number 38.[6]
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