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.
Call Me Up
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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And you don't know what to do
Call me up and I'll come calling on you
When you're all alone at home
And no one calls you on the phone
Call me up and I'll come calling on you
When there's teardrops big and round
In your eyes so big and brown
Well, I know you know we know that they know
I'm in love with you
Call me up and I'll come calling on you
The lyrics to Marty Robbins's song "Call Me up" are a beautiful expression of love and support for someone who is feeling lonely or heartbroken. The message of the song is simple - when you're feeling sad or lost, call me and I'll be there to comfort and support you.
The opening lines of the song, "When you're all alone and blue, And you don't know what to do, Call me up and I'll come calling on you," set the tone of the song. The singer is telling their loved one that they are there for them, no matter what. The repetition of "call me up" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of communication and reaching out for help when you need it.
The second verse of the song, "When you're all alone at home, And no one calls you on the phone, Call me up and I'll come calling on you," further emphasizes the loneliness that the singer's loved one is feeling. The use of the phrase "no one calls you on the phone" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the person is feeling isolated and forgotten.
The final lines of the song, "Well, I know you know we know that they know, I'm in love with you, Call me up and I'll come calling on you," express the singer's love for their partner. The repetition of "know" is a playful way of expressing that their love is no secret, and that they are always there for their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're all alone and blue
If you feel lonely or sad, give me a call and I'll be there for you
And you don't know what to do
If you are feeling lost or confused, I can be there to support you
Call me up and I'll come calling on you
Just give me a call and I'll be there to offer my advice or just listen to you
When you're all alone at home
If you are by yourself at home and feeling lonely or bored, I'm here for you
And no one calls you on the phone
If you are feeling neglected or unimportant because no one is calling you, remember that I care and you can always call me
When there's teardrops big and round
If you are crying or upset, know that I will be there to comfort you
In your eyes so big and brown
I notice your beautiful big brown eyes, which are filled with emotion and I want to be there for you
And your little old heart is about to break in two
If you feel like your heart is breaking, give me a call because I care about you and want to help you through it
Well, I know you know we know that they know
I want you to know that I love you, and I hope you know it too. It's something that others can see too
I'm in love with you
I want you to know that I am in love with you and that I care about you deeply
Call me up and I'll come calling on you
Just give me a call and I'll be there for you whenever you need me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATHAN PEREZ, NATALIE NICOLE ALVARADO, STEVE VALDEZ
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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!