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.
Oh How I Miss You
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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Oh, how I need you more every day
I'll be so happy when you're back to stay
Oh, how I miss you since you went away.
I lost my sunshine the day you went away
All of my blue skies have turned into gray
I'm so heartbroken that's all I can say
--- Instrumental ---
I miss your blue eyes your sweet smiling face
No one on earth dear can ever take your place
Don't think I'm fooling when you, hear me say
Oh, how I miss you since you went away...
The lyrics of Marty Robbins's song "Oh How I Miss You" reflect the unbearable pain one feels after their beloved goes away and the hope of reunion with them. The song begins by stating the profound feeling of missing someone and how it grows with each passing day. The singer expresses the hope of a happy reunion when the person returns. The sentiment is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of the emotion and the singer's intense longing.
The second verse describes the emotional impact of missing someone so much. With the loved one's absence, the singer's life has become colorless, and everything seems dull and gray. The third verse cites specific qualities of the person that the singer misses: their blue eyes, sweet smiling face, and their irreplaceable presence in the singer's life. The song's instrumental section allows the listener to build their own interpretation of the song's meaning and adds a bit of melancholy to the overall message.
Overall, "Oh How I Miss You" is a song that speaks about the universal human experience of missing a loved one. Its simple and straightforward lyrics and melody make it a classic and relatable ballad. The message is timeless, and the song remains popular with many people today.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how I miss you since you went away
I feel an immense void inside of me since you left
Oh, how I need you more every day
My need for you grows stronger with each passing moment
I'll be so happy when you're back to stay
My happiness can only be restored by your permanent return
I lost my sunshine the day you went away
I lost my source of happiness when you departed
All of my blue skies have turned into gray
Since you left, the world around me has become dull and lifeless
I'm so heartbroken that's all I can say
My sorrow is so intense that I am unable to articulate it fully
I miss your blue eyes your sweet smiling face
I yearn for the joy that your presence and beauty brought me
No one on earth dear can ever take your place
No one can replace the unique bond that we share
Don't think I'm fooling when you hear me say
I am not exaggerating or insincere when I express my longing for you
Oh, how I miss you since you went away.
The absence of your love and companionship continues to haunt me
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@naomiwolfe7121
Marty a great voice !! Beautiful. Lyrics the BEST.... What a( LEGEND )
SWEET DREAMS.Thanks for sharing !! 💥❤️
@primroseharan9749
Loving the songs from marty thank you again Bill
@marryannlamb9853
Thanks Bill loved listening.
@lornebain3831
Allways good...
@lenaandersson7270
Absolutely GREAT album BY the GREATEST Marty 🎤🎹 thank you Bill
@WickerBillVintageCountryMusic
Glad you enjoyed it Lena, there will be six more songs added to it before long.
@rosiebaker4250
I had onllove in countr musics marty only on,thatperson i choices ok, all of you xero
@thecrushedtwinkie6632
He was obviously destined for membership in the CMHOF based on these impressive early 1958
recordings, produced several years before the CMHOF even existed!
🌠Milton Moore🌠
@jennysauvola3497
Absolutely loving Marty Robbins songs,thanks darl,your friend from down under,brings back memories
@WickerBillVintageCountryMusic
Glad you enjoyed this Lp, Jenny. There are six more songs yet to come from it yet.