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.
Teenage Dream
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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But the joy and bliss that I find in your kiss
Is a thrill they'll never, never know
Oh-oh, They say our love is a teenage dream
That young love can't be true
But come what may we will hope and pray
That our teenage dream comes true
(That our teenage dream comes true)
Too young to date or stay out late
Or know the meaning of
Why should we conceal the way we feel
There's no certain age for love
Mom should know that this is love
And Dad should know it too
Don't give in, with faith we win
We'll make our dream come true
The song "Teenage Dream" by Marty Robbins is about two teenagers who are in love despite their parents' disapproval. The first verse describes how the parents believe that the young couple is too young to experience love, but the joy they find in each other's company is something their parents can never understand. The chorus highlights how people often view young love as a "teenage dream" that cannot be true or lasting, but the couple hopes and prays that they can make their youthful love a reality. The second verse touches upon the restrictions imposed upon the couple due to their age, but they feel that love is not restricted by age and should not be concealed.
The emotions portrayed in this song remain relevant, no matter what era it belongs to. The song captures the essence of young love and how it can be an innocent, but powerful experience. The song also reflects the difficulties that sometimes arise when parents don't understand the depth of their children's emotions, and young love is often misunderstood by many. Overall, the song is about the couple's desire to be together and the challenges they face in pursuing their dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom says we're too young for love, Dad agrees it's so
Our parents think we are too young to experience love and relationships.
But the joy and bliss that I find in your kiss
Despite their doubts, I find happiness and fulfillment in being with you.
Is a thrill they'll never, never know
Our parents may never understand the kind of fulfillment our relationship brings us.
Oh-oh, They say our love is a teenage dream
Our parents refer to our love as a mere fantasy or delusion, since it is young and inexperienced.
That young love can't be true
They don't see young love as authentic or genuine.
But come what may we will hope and pray
Despite the odds, we will remain hopeful and optimistic.
That our teenage dream comes true
We want our love to prove our doubters wrong and become something real and fulfilling.
(But come what may we will hope and pray)
Despite the challenges that may arise, we will remain optimistic and hopeful.
(That our teenage dream comes true)
We want our love to be real and fulfilling, even if others doubt it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARTY ROBBINS
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on Johnny Fedavo
This is a fantastic, emotional song, thanks to whoever added the meaning behind the lyrics to this song. Makes it easy for some to understand a bit better!