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.
Amór
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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This word so sweet that I repeat,
Means I adore you.
Amor, amor, my love,
Would you deny this heart
That I have placed before you?
I can't find another word
My lips try to whisper
Sweeter things in your ear.
But somehow or other,
Nothing sounds quite so dear,
As this soft caressing word I know.
Amor, amor, my love,
When you're away,
There is no day,
And nights are lonely.
Amor, amor, my love,
Make life divine,
Say you'll be mine
And love me only
The lyrics to Marty Robbins's song Amor are a declaration of love and devotion to a significant other. The singer uses the Spanish word "amor" to express his deep affection, emphasizing its sweetness and importance in his life. He pleads with his love not to deny his heart, which he has placed before her, and expresses his desire for her to love him only.
The repetition of "amor" throughout the song creates a rhythmic and romantic tone that underscores the singer's passion. He admits that he cannot find another word with such a clear meaning to express his feelings, and so he relies on this one word to convey his love. The singer's desire for his love to say she'll be his and love him only is a powerful and emotional climax to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Amor, amor, amor,
The word Amor is so sweet and dear to me, it means I adore you.
Amor, amor, my love,
My love, I cannot deny this heart of mine, that I have surrendered unto you.
Would you deny this heart
Would you reject and leave the heart that I have devoted to you all alone?
That I have placed before you?
That I have given to you without any expectation of reciprocity?
I can't find another word
There is no other word that comes close to expressing my feelings with the same clarity.
With meaning so clear,
That meaning is crystal clear and unambiguous, it conveys all of my love for you.
My lips try to whisper,
I attempt to whisper sweeter things into your ears,
Sweeter things in your ear.
things that are more pleasing to make you happy.
But somehow or other,
However, no matter how much I try,
Nothing sounds quite so dear,
No other words feel as sweet and cherished,
As this soft caressing word I know.
as this tender, loving and romantic word which is Amor
Amor, amor, my love,
My love, without you my days are incomplete and my nights are lonely.
When you're away,
If I am not with you, I feel lost and incomplete.
There is no day,
I cannot live every day because you are the reason for my existence.
And nights are lonely.
I find nights lonely because I'm without you - my soulmate
Amor, amor, my love,
My love, be with me and make my life divine,
Make life divine,
turn our life into a wonderful one by being together always
Say you'll be mine
Promise me that you will be mine
And love me only
And that you will only adore me as much as I adore you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN, MACY GRAY, LESTER MENDEZ, LESTER A MENDEZ, SY SMITH, JAVIER VAZQUEZ
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sueno profundo
Marty brought a true spirit of romance and authenticity to these truly romantic songs. Thank you Marty for all your songs of ballads and other worlds that may have passed on by yet somehow remains eternal. Every time I hear your singing I realise the spirit is still out there and only needs to be tapped into to continue where last left off. Blessings to you and the spirit that floats in the sky.
Florian Stollmayer's WILD WEST MUSIC
Hola Sueno!
tienes rayzon! You are so right and thank you for those words! Greetings from Dallas.