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/
New Year
Charlie Robison Lyrics
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Had myself a piece of toast
Had 50 dollars in my pocket
Gonna chase myself a ghost
Went down Camino Espinoza
Gonna get me a divorce
I'm gonna split with all my money
It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border
And it's always been this way
I never do the things, I oughta
I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day'
Well, I met 'em, boys they're from ol' Connor
Cowboy like you've never seen
They're up for anything you want to
Live on steak and refried beans
They bought up half of Southern Texas
It's why they act the way they do
When 'em, boys meet me in Laredo
They think they own Laredo too
It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border
And it's always been this way
I never do the things, I oughta
I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day'
Well, I know a girl here in Laredo
Her name's Pussy Willow Rose
She got that ring 'round the collar
Got that ring stuck through her nose
She works there, at the Dallas Cowboys
But she got no in between
Like all them, other boys in dresses
They ain't every cowboys dream
It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border
And it's always been this way
I never do the things, I oughta
I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day'
It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border
And it's always been this way
I never do the things, I oughta
I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day'
The song “New Year's Day” by Charlie Robison is about a man who wakes up on New Year’s Day with the intention to get a divorce from his wife and leave her with all of his money. He travels down Camino Espinoza to meet a girl who loves horses, but ends up meeting a group of cowboys instead. The cowboys are described as being different from the singer and the city folk. They live on steak and refried beans and act like they own Laredo. The singer also meets Pussy Willow Rose who works with the Dallas Cowboys and wears a ring through her nose. The song repeats the phrase “It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border and it's always been this way; I never do the things, I oughta, I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day'” which emphasizes the singer’s ambivalence towards the changes he wants to make in his life.
The singer’s desire to get a divorce and leave his wife with all of his money seems to reflect a desire for change and freedom. However, his encounter with the cowboys and Pussy Willow Rose suggests that he may not be comfortable with the kind of change he’s seeking. The cowboys are described as being different from him and he seems to admire their wild and free lifestyle while also looking down on them. Similarly, Pussy Willow Rose is described as being tied down to her job with the Dallas Cowboys and having a ring stuck through her nose. These descriptions suggest that the singer may be afraid of losing his own sense of stability and security if he were to fully embrace the kind of change he thinks he wants.
Overall, “New Year's Day” by Charlie Robison is a song that explores the tension between a desire for change and a fear of the unknown. The singer seems to be stuck between two worlds and unsure of what kind of life he really wants to live.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I woke up early Sunday mornin',
After starting the new year, the singer wakes up early on a Sunday morning.
Had myself a piece of toast,
The singer has a simple breakfast.
Had 50 dollars in my pocket,
The singer has a small amount of money on hand.
Gonna chase myself a ghost,
The artist is going to try and leave behind a past relationship.
Went down Camino Espinoza,
The artist goes to a specific location.
Gonna get me a divorce,
The singer intends to get a divorce.
I'm gonna split with all my money,
The singer intends to leave their marriage with their money.
See that girl who loves a horse,
The artist observes a girl who is fond of horses.
It's 'New Year's Day' here on the border,
The artist notes that it is the start of a new year in their location.
And it's always been this way,
This is a common occurrence for the artist.
I never do the things, I oughta,
The singer admits to not always doing what they should.
I think I'll stay, it's 'New Year's Day',
Despite their reservations, the artist decides to stay for the new year celebration.
Well, I met 'em, boys they're from ol' Connor,
The singer meets some men from a specific place.
Cowboy like you've never seen,
These men dress and act as cowboys, but not in a typical way.
They're up for anything you want to,
These men are willing to do anything.
Live on steak and refried beans,
These men have a simple diet.
They bought up half of Southern Texas,
The men have a large amount of property in this area.
It's why they act the way they do,
Their wealth may contribute to their behavior.
When 'em, boys meet me in Laredo,
The men arrange to meet the singer in a specific place.
They think they own Laredo too,
These men believe they have ownership over this area.
Well, I know a girl here in Laredo,
The artist knows a girl in the same area.
Her name's Pussy Willow Rose,
The girl has an unusual name.
She got that ring 'round the collar,
The girl is wearing a necklace or something similar.
Got that ring stuck through her nose,
The girl has a nose ring.
She works there, at the Dallas Cowboys,
The girl works at a specific place.
But she got no in between,
The girl does not have a middle ground in her behavior.
Like all them, other boys in dresses,
The singer compares the girl to some other people.
They ain't every cowboys dream,
The artist suggests that these people are not desirable to cowboys.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLIE ROBISON
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Mounce Ron Ruby
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And he had a lot more 'loot'....not 'more to lose'. Either way sounds good, though