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.
Count Me Out
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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And that was the beginning of my last heartache.
And then you added insult to my injury
When you started treating me just as you please.
Count me out of future plans you might be making.
No more foolish chances am I taking.
You played love's game too rough.
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out.
Things I thought important never bothered you.
And you kept on 'till you killed all my love for you.
Doing as you pleased became a part of you
And you can't blame me now for walking out on you.
Count me out of future plans you might be making.
No more foolish chances am I taking.
You played love's game too rough.
As for me, I've had enough
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out.
In the song "Count Me Out," Marty Robbins sings about a relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics convey a message of a person who has been taken for granted and has finally decided to end it. The first verse talks about how the person was taken for granted, and this was the beginning of the end for him as it led to his last heartache. Adding insult to injury, the person he once loved started treating him just as she pleased. The chorus of the song makes it clear that he is done with the relationship and will no longer be a part of any future plans.
The second verse suggests that the things he thought were important were never important to the person he loved. She continued to do as she pleased and ultimately killed all his love for her. The person who was once in love with her no longer wants anything to do with her, and he walks out on her. He ends the song with the resounding statement that he will no longer have any part in her life.
Overall, "Count Me Out" is about a person who has had enough of a toxic relationship, and they decide to leave it behind. The lyrics show a troubled and unhappy relationship, but the person in the song has found the strength to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking me for granted was your first mistake
You failed to recognize my value from the beginning
And that was the beginning of my last heartache.
Your lack of appreciation caused me great emotional pain
And then you added insult to my injury
Not only did you take me for granted, you also acted disrespectfully towards me
When you started treating me just as you please.
You disregarded my feelings and only did what you wanted
Count me out of future plans you might be making.
I will no longer be a part of any plans you make in the future
No more foolish chances am I taking.
I will not take any more risks or make any more sacrifices for you
You played love's game too rough.
You were too aggressive and hurtful in our relationship
As for me, I've had enough
I am done with this relationship
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out.
This situation has become too difficult for me to handle, so I am leaving
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Written by: JEANNE PRUETT
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@bubsd487
Taking me for granted was your first mistake
And that was the beginning of my last heartache
Then you added insult to my injuries
When you started treatin' me just as you please
Count me out of future plans you might be making
No more foolish chances am I taking
You've played love's game too rough
As to me I've had enough
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out
Things I've though important never bothered you
And you kept on till you killed all my love for you
Doing as you please became a part of you
And you can't blame me now for walking out on you
Count me out of future plans you might be making
No more foolish chances am I taking
You've played love's game too rough
As to me I've had enough
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out
@kefabenysraal7687
Man, this man was given such an awesome talent by the Most High!
@trishstephens9697
He is so cheeky and the banter with his baking singers it’s great that they get on so well I love it❤❤
@trishstephens9697
I love the way Marty is playing with his backing singers so funny 😂
@glennjohnson8170
Glenn Johnson Marty never made a bad record.A legend.The wonderful days of real country music.Thanks for this upload.
@raininggently
I've seen this in several of the videos you've posted, but I can't help but admire how wonderfully in sync Marty's back-up singers are and what a great time they all appear to have singing together. lol... It's like "bud-dah" as they say!
@barrygioportmorien1
Another one of Marty's great songs.
@shirleylawlor5087
Just wonderful could listen to him all day
@mrbobevans
Marty always had the best band to back him up.
@bubsd487
Taking me for granted was your first mistake
And that was the beginning of my last heartache
Then you added insult to my injuries
When you started treatin' me just as you please
Count me out of future plans you might be making
No more foolish chances am I taking
You've played love's game too rough
As to me I've had enough
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out
Things I've though important never bothered you
And you kept on till you killed all my love for you
Doing as you please became a part of you
And you can't blame me now for walking out on you
Count me out of future plans you might be making
No more foolish chances am I taking
You've played love's game too rough
As to me I've had enough
'Cause the going's got too rough so count me out
@johnieberry7492
Best singer that ever lived all songs carried a sensible story from ireland best ever