Discover the story of the song > Liberty Valance – Gene Pitney

The song tells the story of a dangerous man named Liberty Valance who terrorizes a town where the only law is the point of a gun. A stranger comes to town with a law book, hoping to bring peace and order through nonviolent means, but some men still choose to face Liberty's gun and many fall. Despite the love of a woman who wants him to stay safe, the protagonist ultimately becomes the bravest of them all by defeating Liberty and bringing justice to the town.