Twilight on the Trail
Dean Martin · Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years (Repri [2002]
When it's twilight on the trail
And I jump along
The world is like a dream
And the wripple of the stream is my song.
When it's twilight on the trail
And I rest once more
My ceiling is the sky
And the grass on which I lie is my floor.
Never ever have a nickel in my jeans
Never ever have a debt to pay
Still I understand what real contentment means
Guess I was born born that way
When it's twilight on the trail.
And my voice is still
Please plant this heart of mine
Underneath that lonesome pine
On the hill.
Never ever have a nickel in my jeans
Never ever have a nickel in my jeans
Never ever have a debt to pay
Still I understand what real contentment means
Guess I was born born that way
When it's twilight on the trail.
And my voice is still
Please plant this heart of mine
Underneath that lonesome pine
On the hill...
About Twilight on the Trail
Dean Martin's "Twilight on the Trail" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style, perfectly capturing the laid-back, romantic atmosphere of the mid-1960s. Recorded during his prolific era at Reprise Records, the track exemplifies Martin's signature blend of jazz-influenced pop and effortless vocal delivery. It appears on the compilation *Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years*, which gathers his finest performances from that period, showcasing his ability to deliver intimate, heartfelt ballads that defined the "cool" image he cultivated throughout his career. The song reflects the era's preference for sophisticated, understated emotion, avoiding overt drama in favor of a timeless, breezy quality that remains a staple of his discography.