Before going solo, Robison was in the bands Chaparral, Millionaire Playboys, and Two Hoots and a Holler. At one point, Robison was on Warner Brothers, but apparently did not see eye to eye about his musical career there and left to release some albums on his own. Among his releases was a live disc also featuring brother Bruce Robison and Jack Ingram that was put out by Sony's Lucky Dog label. He then went to Dualtone Records.
Robison was a judge on the first season of the TV singing competition Nashville Star.
He married Emily Erwin of the Dixie Chicks in 1999 (the couple divorced on August 6, 2008). They have three children together: Charles Augustus, called "Gus", born November 11, 2002 and twins Julianna Tex (9:19pm, 6 lb 10 oz) and Henry Benjamin (9:29pm, 6 lb 14 oz), born on April 14, 2005. All three children were conceived via invitro fertilization.
Discography
High Life (2013) - Charlie Robison
Beautiful Day (2009) - Charlie Robison
Good Times (2004) - Charlie Robison
Live (2003) - Charlie Robison
Step Right Up (2001) - Charlie Robison
I Want You Bad [CD Single] (2001) -Charlie Robison
Unleashed Live (2000) - Charlie Robison/Jack Ingram/Bruce Robison
You're Not The Best [single] (1999) - Charlie Robison
Life of the Party (1998) - Charlie Robison
Barlight [CD/Cassette Single] (1998) - Charlie Robison
Bandera (1996) - Charlie Robison
Official website: http://www.charlierobison.com/
My Hometown
Charlie Robison Lyrics
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And we made ourselves a pact.
We were headin' for the new pipeline,
We were never comin' back.
Well we worked 80 hours making time and a half,
But La Grange was too damn hot.
We drove back home at the end of that week
And we spent it all on pot.
[Chorus]
So I'll see you in Houston,
If I ever get out that way,
I'll see you in Dallas,
But I won't have long to stay,
If you're ever out west son,
And you're feeling like slowing down,
I'll see you around,
Around my hometown.
Well, I played ball every single fall,
I could run just like the wind.
Went to college like they asked me too
But they didn't ask my friends.
Don't think I seen a single classroom,
But I drank a lot of beer.
My buddies still love to listen to me when I talk about that year.
[Chorus]
Now I got myself a little band,
And we're pretty good I guess
But I never learned how to wear my hair,
And I never learned how to dress.
So I'm leaving for the last time honey,
I'm never more to roam.
Gonna pack my bags a little heavy this time gonna head my ass back home.
So I'll see you in Nashville,
If I ever get out that way.
I'll see you in Austin,
But I won't have long to stay,
If you're ever out west son,
And you're feeling like slowin down.
I'll see you around,
Around my hometown.
I'll see you around,
Around my hometown.
The song "My Hometown" by Charlie Robison is a nostalgic tribute to the place where he grew up. The first verse describes a pact made with a friend back in 1981 to leave La Grange, a small town in Texas, and work at a new pipeline without ever returning. However, they soon realized that the town they left behind held a special place in their hearts, and spent all the money they earned on their trip back on pot. The chorus is a promise to see people around Texas, specifically Houston and Dallas, and to slow down and enjoy the familiar surroundings of the singer's hometown.
The second verse talks about the singer's college years, where he attended classes but spent most of his time drinking with friends. He reminisces about this time, knowing that his buddies still love to hear him tell stories about it. The third verse reveals that the singer now has a band, but he has never learned to "dress like a rockstar" and is ready to leave for the last time. He promises to return home, where he feels most comfortable.
The song showcases Charlie Robison's love for his hometown and his Texas roots, while also touching on themes of leaving home and coming back. It has a country rock vibe with a catchy chorus and relatable lyrics that make it a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I had a buddy back in '81,
I had a friend in the year 1981.
And we made ourselves a pact.
We made a promise to each other.
We were headin' for the new pipeline,
We were going to work in the new pipeline.
We were never comin' back.
We had no plans of returning back to our hometown.
Well we worked 80 hours making time and a half,
We worked for 80 hours overtime making half more pay than usual.
But La Grange was too damn hot.
It was too hot in La Grange.
We drove back home at the end of that week
We drove back home at the end of the week.
And we spent it all on pot.
We spent all our earnings on marijuana.
So I'll see you in Houston,
I hope to see you in Houston someday.
If I ever get out that way,
If I ever get the chance to go there.
I'll see you in Dallas,
I hope to see you in Dallas someday.
But I won't have long to stay,
I won't stay there for long.
If you're ever out west son,
If you ever go out west.
And you're feeling like slowing down,
And you want to slow down.
I'll see you around,
I'll see you someday.
Around my hometown.
In or around my hometown.
Well, I played ball every single fall,
I played ball every autumn season.
I could run just like the wind.
I was a swift runner.
Went to college like they asked me too
I went to college as requested.
But they didn't ask my friends.
They didn't ask my friends to go to college.
Don't think I seen a single classroom,
I don't think I attended any classes.
But I drank a lot of beer.
But I consumed a lot of beer.
My buddies still love to listen to me when I talk about that year.
My buddies still enjoy listening to me speak about that year.
Now I got myself a little band,
I formed a small band.
And we're pretty good I guess
I think we are good.
But I never learned how to wear my hair,
But I never learned how to style my hair.
And I never learned how to dress.
And I never learned how to dress properly.
So I'm leaving for the last time honey,
I'm leaving for the final time love.
I'm never more to roam.
I won't be traveling anymore.
Gonna pack my bags a little heavy this time gonna head my ass back home.
I'm going to pack heavy this time and head back home.
So I'll see you in Nashville,
I hope to see you in Nashville someday.
If I ever get out that way.
If I ever get the chance to go there.
I'll see you in Austin,
I hope to see you in Austin someday.
But I won't have long to stay,
I won't stay there for long.
If you're ever out west son,
If you ever go out west.
And you're feeling like slowin down.
And you want to slow down.
I'll see you around,
I'll see you someday.
Around my hometown.
In or around my hometown.
I'll see you around,
I'll see you someday.
Around my hometown.
In or around my hometown.
Lyrics Š BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE ROBISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coffeedog
The number hours I've logged driving around listening to Charlie Robison over the past 20+ years are many... While the song's My Hometown & El Cerrito Place are the tunes he's best known for, it's his other music that always impacted me the most.
RIP Charlie... I'll be giving my top 20 a listen over the next 24.
1. Always
2. Tonight (Live version on 2002 LIVE Album )
3. Out of these Blues
4. Loving County
5. Sunset Boulevard
6. Desperate Times
7. My Hometown
8. Monte Carlo
9. Photograph
10. Brand New Me
11. New Year's Day
12. The Bottom
13. Big City Blues
14. Your Not The Best
15. John O'Reilly
16. The Wedding Song
17. Racin' in the Streets
18. El Cerrito Place
19. Patty McBride
20. Feeling Good
@cynicalsciguy9342
Rip ol"Charlie Robinson.
This..actually brought a tear to my eye and im a man who can take a stabing and laugh.
I grew up listening to him here in Houston his home town (NW Houston , Cypress 290) in the 90s and early 2000s( barlight, my Home town plus many more), along side texan native Pat Green ("wave on wave" for reference).
I used to go to a opry up north of Tomball (249) in Magnolia texas that he and Clint Black used to go to and sing at called the Magnolia Opey (now closed down and I miss the place even the moldy smelling carpet), funny enough when I was a kid going to that opry my grandfather used to play there and him and Clint Black would practice together, something even though I went there didn't know about until many years later.
Now Charlie is dead, Pat is retired, Clint is retired and my grandfather is retired, its hell getting old.
Hopefully Charlie can find the next barlight above.
@RebelDukeTX
RIP, brother Charlie. You certainly made your mark as a Texas singer/songwriter, and will never be forgotten.
@davidriddell5294
Damn...buffet, smashmouth guy....and then Charlie? All in three's...really didn't see Charlie on the scope.
This hurts. đ˘
@RebelDukeTX
@@davidriddell5294 It does hurt. As a Texas singer/songwriter myself, Charlie and I have crossed paths, shared music bills the last 25 years or so. Had some laughs together, along with his musical family. Was heartbreaking, Charlie announcing back in 2016, that he'd have to retire from singing and performing. But, over time he refused to accept that. Went and saw him perform last spring, as he wanted to get back out there and at least try. He hadn't been in the best health, but it didn't seem like a dire situation. Sadly, we were wrong. So tough to lose these great artists, writers, performers that we have lately. Especially those who seemed to have more songs and music to give us.
@HaveKayaksWillTravel
Texas is heartbroken đ RIP Charlie.
@davidriddell5294
@RebelDukeTX Condolences again friend. đ˘
However, Charlie has brought you & I together. That's pretty cool, I'd like to listen to your catalog, if Charlie was on the same bill as yourself..it'd be an Honor to hear you.
Thanks in advance.
@divinecomedian2
Just heard today about his passing. A damn shame.
@robertreynolds1606
12 years listening to Charlie. It was sad when he had to stop when his voice gave out, but this is permanent, final. RIP Charlie, Texas will not be the same without you.
@jasoncolvin7849
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@nataleemartinez
He got his voice back in heaven today. September 10, 2023 He will be missed down here.
@waydebrooks8056
RIP Charlie Robison, you will be missed by all of us who loved your tunes. I promise to play your songs at every show I do. Hope to do you justice good sir.