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.
Urgently Needed
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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Someone to mend a broken heart
That heart belongs to me
Urgently needed someone to rescue me
Won't someone save a lonely man
From heartache's misery
I've been the victim of a hit and run affair
Run over by a careless love
Urgently needed, I'm pleading desperately
Please help me while there's still a chance
Someone hear my plea
Urgently needed, a love that's good and true
A love that I can call my own
It never makes me blue
Urgently needed, lovin' surgery
To put together shattered dreams
And take the hurt from me
I've been the victim of a hit and run affair
Run over by a careless love
Who never really cared
Urgently needed, I'm pleading desperately
Please help me while there's still a chance
Someone hear my plea
In the song "Urgently Needed" by Marty Robbins, the lyrics portray a desperate cry for help from a man who has been heartbroken by a careless and loveless relationship. He describes his broken heart as urgently needing someone to come to his rescue and mend the pain he feels inside. He envisions a future where he has a love that is good and true, a love that is not only his own but is always there to make him feel whole and never blue.
The lyrics express an honest portrayal of the human need for love, companionship, and healing when there has been heartbreak. The use of urgent and desperate language emphasizes the importance of finding a new love and highlights the urgency for his emotional healing. The singer of the song is almost pleading for someone to come into his life and help him heal from his past.
The song's soothing melody and sweet lyrics have made it popular among people looking to mend their broken hearts. The song is a reminder that although heartbreak is hard, there is always hope for love and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Urgently needed in my emergency
I need somebody right now in my desperate situation
Someone to mend a broken heart
I need someone to heal my broken heart
That heart belongs to me
I am the owner of that broken heart
Urgently needed someone to rescue me
I need someone to save me from my loneliness
Won't someone save a lonely man
Is there anyone who could save me from my loneliness?
From heartache's misery
From the pain of heartbreak and sadness
I've been the victim of a hit and run affair
I was hurt by a sudden and thoughtless romantic relationship
Run over by a careless love
I was hurt by someone who didn't care about my feelings
Who never really cared
Someone who didn't love me in return
Urgently needed, I'm pleading desperately
I am begging desperately for someone's help right now
Please help me while there's still a chance
Please help me before it's too late
Someone hear my plea
I hope someone listens to me and helps me
Urgently needed, a love that's good and true
I need a genuine and faithful love immediately
A love that I can call my own
A love that belongs only to me
It never makes me blue
It will never make me sad or unhappy
Urgently needed, lovin' surgery
I need love that can fix my broken heart like a surgery
To put together shattered dreams
To restore my broken and shattered hopes and dreams
And take the hurt from me
And to relieve me from the pain and hurt of my past experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROB HARRIS, MATT JOHNSON, JULIAN PERRETTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
eddie petrofsky
Thank you so much for posting Marty's songs..this is one of his best albums, I literally wore the grooves out of this lp
Rosa Jones
Yeap, first time I have heard that song too. Great song by Marty, of course all of his songs are great. Thanks!!!
john hill
Love this song !! thanks Tom
Shirley Lawlor
Just wonderful can listen for hours
Allan Quinn
Koowel, I'm the first to comment. Marty was one of my favorite singers if not my favorite back in them old days. First time i heard this great song. Thanks for the post. Allan
jhtenvelde
I got thes album on vinyl and I'm proud to be a great fan of Marty Robbins.It is so sad that Marty left us to soon and I did not had the chance to meet this wonderful man.I hope that his fans all over the world will keep his memory alive so we wil never forget him and his great wonderful music.I wil stay a fan for as long as I will live and my kids after me.Thanks for posting and I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy Newyear.
DoomerTube
Does anyone have chords transcribed for this?! Its like the song barely exists on the web
Andrew Szumowski
There's 4 chords lol