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.
To THink You've Chosen Me
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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And sends those shivers through my fingertips
But every time I look at you I'm all aglow
To know you chosen me to share your hips
It isn't just the way you speak that thrills me so
It haunts darling even when you're gone
But every time I hold you close a fire stops
To think you chosen me to smile upon
Other arms embraced you every dance
I stood there watching as they crowded around you
I was sure that I didn't stand the chance
It isn't just the way you said I love you so
The thrill is that it's been for me alone
And as the years go by my love for you will grow
To think you chosen me to be your own
To think you chosen me to be your own
The lyrics to Marty Robbins's song "To Think You've Chosen Me" describe the overwhelming joy and gratitude felt by the singer upon realizing that the person they love has chosen them as their partner. While the singer is thrilled by the way their partner speaks and smiles, these physical attributes only add to the depth of emotion that they feel. Because of the love and attention given to them by their partner, the singer is filled with a sense of purpose and reassurance that they are worthy of this love.
The song also touches on the past insecurities that the singer had before they were chosen by their partner. They remember a night when they saw their partner being embraced by others, fueling their doubts about their own worthiness. However, now that they have been chosen, those doubts are assuaged, and they feel worthy of love and devotion.
Overall, the lyrics convey a deeply personal and intimate connection between the singer and their partner. The singer feels lucky to have been chosen and vows to cherish and grow the love that they have been given. The song speaks to the power of love to change lives and to sustain relationships over time.
Line by Line Meaning
It isn't just the way you smile that warms my heart
Your smile is not the only thing that makes me feel happy inside
And sends those shivers through my fingertips
It gives me a sensation that travels throughout my body
But every time I look at you I'm all aglow
Seeing you fills me with warmth and happiness
To know you chosen me to share your hips
I feel honored that you have chosen me to be with in a physical sense
It isn't just the way you speak that thrills me so
The sound of your voice is not the only thing that excites me
It haunts darling even when you're gone
It still lingers in my mind even when you're not around
But every time I hold you close a fire stops
When I embrace you, it ignites a passion within me
To think you chosen me to smile upon
I am amazed that you have picked me to bring joy to your life
I still remember the night that I found you
I have a vivid memory of the evening when we met
Other arms embraced you every dance
You were dancing with someone else all night long
I stood there watching as they crowded around you
I observed from a distance as people were surrounding you
I was sure that I didn't stand the chance
I believed that I had no shot with you
It isn't just the way you said I love you so
Your declaration of love is not the only thing that matters to me
The thrill is that it's been for me alone
What makes me feel special is that you have said it only to me
And as the years go by my love for you will grow
My affection for you will deepen with time
To think you chosen me to be your own
I am proud and grateful that you have chosen me to be your partner in life
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE WEISS
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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!