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.
Don't Worry
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
The song "Don't Worry" by Marty Robbins is a classic country tune about coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The singer of the song acknowledges that love is a fragile thing and can't always be explained or controlled. He tells his former lover not to worry about him, even though he may be feeling blue. He wants her to be as happy as he was when they were together, but he also understands that sometimes love just doesn't last.
The lyrics are filled with a kind of resigned acceptance, acknowledging that sometimes things just don't work out in love. The chorus "don't worry 'bout me" is repeated throughout the song, as if the singer is trying to reassure his former lover that he'll be okay even though they've gone their separate ways. He acknowledges the pain that comes with letting go of a relationship, but also asserts that it's time to move on.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the ups and downs of love. It's a reminder that not every relationship is meant to last forever, and that sometimes the best thing you can do is let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me, it's all over now
Please don't stress yourself about me because everything has ended.
Though I may be blue, I'll manage somehow
Although I might feel sad, I will be able to cope on my own.
Love can't be explained, can't be controlled
Love is an emotion that cannot be understood nor contained.
One day it's warm, next day it's cold
Love can be unpredictable, and its intensity can fluctuate without warning.
Don't pity me 'cause I'm feelin' blue
Please don't feel sorry for me because I'm feeling sad.
Don't be ashamed, it might have been you
Don't feel guilty because if the roles were reversed, it could have happened to you too.
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love
Love can evoke strong emotions that are difficult to convey through words.
Kiss me one time, then go, love
Give me one final kiss, then depart from my life forever.
I understand, don't worry 'bout me
I comprehend the situation, and I don't want you to worry about me.
Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
I hope that you will experience the same level of sweetness from love that I had when you were with me.
As happy as I when you loved me
I want you to feel as elated as I did when you loved me.
I'll never forget you, your sweet memory
I will always remember you and cherish the fond memories we shared together.
It's all over now, don't worry 'bout me
The relationship has ended, so please don't concern yourself with my well-being.
When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye
When one person tells another that it's time to part ways,
One heart is free, one heart will cry
One person is free to move on, while the other person is left heartbroken.
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet
The pain of losing someone you love can be overwhelmingly sweet and bitter at the same time.
It's all right, don't worry 'bout me
I will be okay, so please don't worry about me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marty Robbins
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@elwoodblues3181
Here for the first ever Fuzz!!!! Just awesome!!!!
@KHolt22
When a faulty amplifier makes music history along side one of finest singers in American history.
@grindfreakmike5754
Who says it was faulty, i dont think so.
@KHolt22
@@grindfreakmike5754the amplifier had a blown out tube. Thats what made the distortion effect.
@farhanlol7
@@KHolt22 Not distortion, but Fuzz
@diabeats_
@@farhanlol7 ☝🤓
@darinblomquist422
I came for the fuzz, stayed for the voice
@AllenGoodman
The song that invented distortion.
@grindfreakmike5754
Along with the Beatles "revolution".
@beastbee0118
@@grindfreakmike5754 I think you meant The Kinks - You Really Got me (Which came out 3 and a half years BEFORE Revolution was released).