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"El Paso" was frequently covered by the Grateful Dead in concert. The song entered the band's repertoire in 1969, and remained there until the band's demise in 1995; in total, it was performed 389 times. It was sung by rhythm guitarist Bob Weir, with Jerry Garcia contributing harmony vocals. On the album Ladies and Gentlemen... The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir introduces the song as the Dead's "most requested number." It was also recorded by The Mills Brothers.
The alternative country band Old 97's have also covered this song, with it appearing on their album Hit by a Train: The Best of Old 97's. In addition, it has been covered by Jason and the Scorchers.
A parody version, "El Pizza" by H. B. Barnum, was a radio hit in 1960. It moved the action to Azusa, California, where Rosa's Cantina became a pizza place where Feleena worked as a waitress.
In the late 1980s a modified version of "El Paso" became known as the Official Fight song of the University of Texas at El Paso Miners.
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