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.
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Marty Robbins Lyrics
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Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow.
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
One day it's warm, next day it's cold.
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue;
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you.
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love,
I understand, don't worry 'bout me.
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
As happy as I when you loved me.
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me.
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye,
One heart is free; one heart will cry.
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet,
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me.
In Marty Robbins's song Don't Worry, the singer is comforting a loved one who has left him/her. The singer asserts that even though he/she may feel blue and that love cannot be controlled, he/she will manage to cope somehow. The first verse of the song is a message to his/her ex-partner that they don't need to worry about the singer because the relationship has ended, and things will work out for both of them.
In the chorus, the singer tells the ex-partner not to pity him/her because of the breakup but also acknowledges that the ex-partner could have been in the same situation. The singer also notes that love is unpredictable, and one day it can be warm, and the next day, it can be cold. The second verse of the song is the singer's declaration of love for the ex-partner, wishing that the latter will also be as happy as the singer was when they were together. The singer assures the ex-partner that he/she will never forget the sweet memory of the time they spent together, but it is all over now, and there is no need to worry about the singer.
The last verse of the song talks about how farewell is painful. When one heart tells the other good-bye, one heart is free, while the other heart will cry. However, the singer assures the ex-partner that it's all right, and they don't need to worry about him/her because he/she will manage somehow.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me, it's all over now
Please don't fret over my well-being, my sorrow has come to an end
Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow.
Although I may be sad, I will cope and overcome
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
The nature of affection is unexplainable and beyond our control
One day it's warm, next day it's cold.
Love can be unpredictable, sometimes it can be wonderful and other times it can be bleak
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue;
Please don't feel sorry for me because of my melancholy state
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you.
Don't feel guilty, it could have easily been your turn to experience this sadness
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love,
Oh dear, love
Kiss me one time, then go, love,
Give me one last embrace, then depart from me, my love
I understand, don't worry 'bout me.
I comprehend the circumstances, you don't have to be concerned for my sake
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
My darling, I want you to be extremely joyful
As happy as I when you loved me.
Just as content as I was when you had affections for me
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
I will permanently cherish your affectionate recollection in my heart
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me.
The chapter of our adoration is now concluded, please don't be anxious about my future
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye,
When one heart bids farewell to another
One heart is free; one heart will cry.
One individual is unburdened, the other endures grief and sorrow
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet,
Oh darling, endearing love
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me.
It's okay, please don't distress over me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARTY ROBBINS
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@spiderfly1552
Don't worry 'bout me, it's all over now
Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
One day it's warm, next day it's cold
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love
Kiss me one time, then go, love
I understand, don't worry 'bout me
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
As happy as I when you loved me
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye
One heart is free, one heart will cry
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me
@frankchilds9848
I was lucky enough meet Marty in the 70s and he asked me to drink coffee with him. He was humble and humorous, so natural!
@wooddorcas
Marty’s beautiful voice ❤️
@michaelgreene2920
I heard every Marty Robbins song ever, my Daddy was one of his biggest fans ever. For him, Marty was the man. He got to see him in concert, and he talked about it for days.... He had every Marty Robbins album made.... And he played em.... Thanks for the memories, they are definitely some of my best.....
@patriciajrs46
His son does a good job, but Marty doesn't have to force the sound or the words, or their tone.
I just love Marty.
@charlesquinnwarwick380
My Dad had great taste in country music. Marty Robbins was his favorite. Thx for guiding me well, Daddy.
@dustylacey4842
He was my Dad's favorite too and of course by him playing Marty's records all the time I grew to love him too. I have never regretted it. I even got to see and meet Marty in person and needless to say that was the thrill of my life!
@carolelkins1899
Awesome love Marty, beautiful voice♥️
@charliewelch3898
Great country singer and song writer
@jimilee4609
What a voice
@danielcruz8347
Great how Marty gets into Victorious survivor mode during fuzztone rave up solo!!! thank you for posting