Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.
Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.
Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. His mother was mostly of Paiute Indian heritage. Robbins grew up in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of 10 children; however, his hard drinking led to divorce in 1937. Among his warmer memories of his childhood, Robbins recalled having listened to stories of the American West told by his maternal grandfather, Texas Bob Heckle, who was a local medicine man. At 17, Robbins left his troubled home to serve in the United States Navy as an LCT coxswain during World War II. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. To pass the time during the war, he learned to play the guitar, started writing songs, and came to love Hawaiian music.
Robbins' discography consists of 52 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 100 singles. In his career, Robbins charted 17 Number One singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as 82 Top 40 singles.
Robbins' highest charting album is 1959's Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. It charted to #6 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's first single, "El Paso", became a hit on both the country and pop charts, charting to Number One on the Hot Country Songs as well as the Billboard Hot 100. While that would be his only pop Number One, in 1957, "A White Sport Coat" charted to #2, and in 1961, "Don't Worry" charted to #3.
His final Top 10 single was "Honkytonk Man" from the 1982 eponymous film in which Robbins had a role. He died shortly before its release. Since his death, four posthumous studio albums have been released, but they made no impact on the charts.
Robbins married Marizona "Mari" Baldwin on September 27, 1948. They had two children, Ronny and Janet, and were married 34 years until his death.
All the Way
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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It's no good unless he loves you
All the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you
All the way
Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to be
That's how deep it goes when it's real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless he needs you
All the way
Through the good and lean years
And for all the in-between years
Come what may
Who knows where the road may take us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you
All the way
All the way
In Marty Robbins's song "All the Way," the lyrics suggest that love is not worth having unless it is a mutual feeling. The song emphasizes that love needs to be all or nothing, suggesting that true love is only possible when both parties are committed to each other completely. The lyrics also express the idea that love is a deep and profound feeling that must be experienced in its fullness to be genuine. The imagery in the song emphasizes the depth of the emotion, likening it to the height of a tree and the vastness of the sea. The song's message is both optimistic and realistic, acknowledging that the road ahead is uncertain but promising to love "all the way."
The lyrics suggest a deep and profound form of love that is not easily found. It is a type of love that is unconditional and selfless, requiring both partners to be committed to each other's happiness. The emphasis on the durability and longevity of love through "good and lean years" underscores the idea that love takes work and dedication from both partners. The song also acknowledges that life is unpredictable, and the road ahead is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
If somebody loves you
If someone truly loves you
It's no good unless he loves you
It's not enough if he doesn't love you fully
All the way
With his whole heart and soul
Happy to be near you
Content just being close to you
When you need someone to cheer you
When you need emotional support
All the way
Fully committed to your happiness
Taller than the tallest tree is
Love is immense and strong
That's how it's got to be
That's the standard for true love
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
Love is profound and boundless
That's how deep it goes when it's real
That's how deep true love is
When somebody needs you
When someone truly needs you
It's no good unless he needs you
It's not enough if the need is not genuine
All the way
Fully and completely
Through the good and lean years
In both good times and bad
And for all the in-between years
And everything in between
Come what may
No matter what happens
Who knows where the road may take us
Uncertainty about the future
Only a fool would say
Only a foolish person would claim to know
But if you'll let me love you
But if you allow me to truly love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you
I will love you, without a doubt
All the way
Fully and completely, no reservations
All the way
With all my heart and soul
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Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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on Johnny Fedavo
This is a fantastic, emotional song, thanks to whoever added the meaning behind the lyrics to this song. Makes it easy for some to understand a bit better!