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.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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Could I tell you once again somehow
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forover
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I told you why the nights're long
My world would end today if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I said with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Well darling I'm telling you now
My world would end today...
The lyrics of the song 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You' by Marty Robbins express deep affection towards one's partner. The song opens with the singer questioning whether they have expressed their love for their partner lately and if they can do it again. The repetition of the phrase "Have I told you lately" emphasizes the importance of expressing love frequently as it strengthens the relationship. The singer adds that they'd like to spend their life sharing their love with their significant other and reinforces their devotion by assuring them that every dream they dream is about them.
At the bridge, the lyrics highlight the impact of the absence of the partner on the singer. They mention that the nights are long and unfulfilling without their partner's presence. The singer also declares that their world would come to an end if they were refused by their partner, emphasizing the importance of the relationship.
In the final verse, the singer emphasizes their love and devotion to their partner and assures them that they are telling them this with all their heart and soul. The song's message is clear, that expressing love for your partner is essential and should be done frequently to maintain a healthy and loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you
Do you know how much I love you? I hope you realize it.
Could I tell you once again somehow
Can I express my love for you one more time in a different way?
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love for over
Did I let you know that you are the one I want to share my love with?
Well darling I'm telling you now
I want you to know that I love you right now, at this moment.
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Do you know that even when I'm asleep, you are on my mind?
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Every dream that I have involves you in some way or another.
Have I told you why the nights're long
Have I explained to you that the nights seem unbearable when you're not with me?
When you're not with me well darling I'm telling you now
I need you to know that I miss you terribly when you're not with me.
My world would end today if you refuse me
If you were to reject me, it would feel like the end of the world for me.
I'm no good without you anyhow
I am nothing without you by my side.
Have I told you lately that I love you
I want to emphasize again how much I love you.
Well darling I'm telling you now
You need to know that my love for you is strong and unwavering.
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Do you know that even when I'm asleep, you are on my mind?
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Every dream that I have involves you in some way or another.
Have I said with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Have I expressed just how much I adore you with every ounce of my being?
Well darling I'm telling you now
I need you to know that you are everything to me and I adore you completely.
My world would end today...
Without you in it, my world would have no meaning or purpose.
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Written by: Van Morrison
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Bubs D
Have I told you lately that I love you
Could I tell you once again somehow
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forover
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I told you why the nights're long
When you're not with me well darling I'm telling you now
My world would end today if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I said with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Well darling I'm telling you now
My world would end today...
colkid Glen
Great singer and a great song. Marty had such a great voice.
Alvin Daugherty
I have heard this song through out my life.
Now that I have gotten older, I revisited this song and it says exactly my feelings for my wife of 46 years.
Thank God we have managed through all these years to stay together and our love and respect for each other is the most important thing in my life.
Bubs D
Have I told you lately that I love you
Could I tell you once again somehow
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forover
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I told you why the nights're long
When you're not with me well darling I'm telling you now
My world would end today if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Have I told you lately that I love you
Well darling I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I said with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Well darling I'm telling you now
My world would end today...
Richard Wealth Kim
Marty is very good voice but a song very well their sense of place Perfect song a genius 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Shirley Lawlor
Just wonderful could listen all day
Bud Thayer
He was one of the VERY BEST!
Napoleon lova
Love this song more than myself lol😂
Kimberly Isherwood
Funny when you don't know of a song or forgot it then someone else or the radio play's it. Like a new great song for me.
Paul Huerta
Marty sung it the best
ildibildi53
Very nice song. Thanks Tommy :-D