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.
It's Too Late Now To Worry Anymore
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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Lovely night I'm trying to forget too late now to worry anymore
Those simple vows we made were not to be you'll never love me as you did before
Your tender smile no longer is for me too late now to worry anymore
[ guitar ]
Tears that dimmed my eyes had passed away let me only memorize of yours
You've gone and there is nothing left to say too late now to worry anymore
Wherever you may wander may you find kind of love your heart is searching for
The lyrics of Marty Robbins's song "It's Too Late Now To Worry Anymore" showcases the pain of losing a love that was once cherished. As the song starts with "Things have changed a lot since first we met," it sets the tone for the singer's melancholic reminiscing about the past love and how it has grown cold over time. The line "still recall the demon dress you wore" might suggest a seductiveness or perhaps the temptations that led to the downfall of the relationship. As the singer tries to forget the lovely night, it becomes clear that the relationship was not meant to be as they sing, "Those simple vows we made were not to be." Despite the fading of love, the singer still can remember the tender smile, however, he understands that it has become "too late now to worry anymore."
The chorus "too late now to worry anymore" is repeated thrice, reiterating the theme of acceptance and coming to terms with the loss of the love that once meant the world. The words "forget about this aching heart of mine" echo the realization that it is time to let go and find the closure that's needed to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Things have changed a lot since first we met still recall the demon dress you wore
Although a lot has changed since we first met, I still remember the dress you wore that night
Lovely night I'm trying to forget too late now to worry anymore
That beautiful night is something I'm trying to forget, but it's too late to worry about it now
Those simple vows we made were not to be you'll never love me as you did before
The promises we made to each other didn't work out, and you'll never love me the way you did in the past
Your tender smile no longer is for me too late now to worry anymore
The smile you used to give me is no longer there, and there's no point in worrying about it now
[ guitar ]
Instrumental break
Tears that dimmed my eyes had passed away let me only memorize of yours
The tears I shed have dried up, but I'll always remember the tears you shed
You've gone and there is nothing left to say too late now to worry anymore
You've left and there's nothing left for us to say or do, so there's no point in worrying about it now
Wherever you may wander may you find kind of love your heart is searching for
Wherever you go, I hope you find the kind of love your heart desires
Forget about this aching heart of mine too late now to worry anymore
I want you to forget about the pain in my heart, because it's too late to worry about it now
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Steve Wyman
One of his very best Rockers, from the 50's...brilliant track indeed..!!!
tk yaheya
Great to have this beautiful track on YT! My thanks and salute to newtownmadras for the concern and generosity. Wish you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2012!!!!!
webbjr37
Mr Teardrop what else is there to say, Thought I'd heard all Marty Songs Especially the early ones,Then I come here Thanks for all the M.R. uploads