Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. "Can't You See", "Fire on the Mountain", and "This Ol' Cowboy" are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while "Heard It in a Love Song" made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
There was no band member named "Marshall Tucker". Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band's name:
"There's an old blind dude [in Spartanburg, SC] that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker... We didn't name the band after him, but we just kind of liked that name and stuck with it."
I'll Be Loving You
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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Melts the morning dew
I'll be loving you
When the evening sun
Tells me the day is done
I'll be loving you
And I'll be loving you
Until my dying days
And I'll be loving you
Just an old fool set in my ways
Although it seems
That you are in my dreams
I'll be loving you
Somehow I know
It's really gotta show
That I'll be loving you
[Chorus]
It won't mean the same
If you never know my name
'Cause I'll be loving you
When the morning sun
Melts the morning dew
I'll be loving you
[Chorus]
The lyrics to The Marshall Tucker Band's song, I'll Be Loving You, exude a sense of unwavering devotion and love for the person he is singing to. The song speaks of the steadfast love that the singer has for his significant other. The opening lines, "When the morning sun melts the morning dew, I'll be loving you" and "When the evening sun tells me the day is done, I'll be loving you," set the tone for the song. The love the singer has for his significant other is embodied in every moment of his day, whether it be the start or end of his day, he'll love her.
The singer expounds on the fact that the love he has for his significant other is so strong that it'll last until his dying days. He goes on to sing, "Somehow I know it's really gotta show, that I'll be loving you." The love that he has for her is undeniable - he knows she sees it and feels it. The song continues to express the fact that his love for her won't mean the same if she never knows his name. She is the recipient of his unwavering love, and it's important to him that she knows who he is - that he's the one that'll always love her.
Line by Line Meaning
When the morning sun
Every morning when the sun rises
Melts the morning dew
When the sun's first rays melt away the dew drops
I'll be loving you
I will be in love with you forever
When the evening sun
When the sun starts setting in the evening
Tells me the day is done
Indicates that the day is coming to an end
I'll be loving you
My love for you will continue to bloom
[Chorus]
Reiterating that I will love you forever
Although it seems
Even though it seems that way
That you are in my dreams
That my love for you is always on my mind
I'll be loving you
I will always cherish you
Somehow I know
I have an intuition
It's really gotta show
That my love for you is evident
[Chorus]
Repeating that I will never stop loving you
It won't mean the same
It won't have the same significance
If you never know my name
If you do not know who I am
'Cause I'll be loving you
As long as I live, you will always have my heart
When the morning sun
Every new day brings with it a new opportunity to love you
Melts the morning dew
As the warmth of the sun dispels the morning dew
[Chorus]
Confirming that I will love you forever, no matter what
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: TOY CALDWELL
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Brenda Milloy
Think it's a shame that the Marshall Tucker Band isn't in the RRHOF? Screw the RRHOF! I know of something better.
I am the representative/cyber cheerleader for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good (HOPDG).
What is HOPDG?
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good is a virtual Hall of Recognition. The HOPDG seeks to recognize people, bands and artists who are not recognized by their respective Halls of Fame.
Nominees are selected based on fan suggestions and inducted into the HOPDG by fan votes. It's as simple as that.
The current categories include:
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There is a Facebook Page named The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good where you can vote for the Marshall Tucker Band to be inducted into the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good!
To vote, first you need to "LIKE" the HOPDG page, then send a message via the Page, with your vote choices.
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good also has a Group of the same name on Facebook so you can discuss the nominees with other voters, keep up to date on HOPDG news, and maybe win some extra votes for your favorites by answering trivia questions. It's all good fun with a great purpose - recognizing people for their outstanding contributions to sports, film and music.
On midnight, September 30th, voting stops for the current round of nominees. The Marshall Tucker Band is in the 3rd spot for induction unless another nominee overtakes. Don't let this happen! Vote!
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
Thank you 🌈
Rhys Dodd
one of the most underrated bands,there songs are pure gold and beautifully crafted
Randy Elliott
underrated?.Hardly!
ntsengas
The perfect sound from a perfect band! Their music never gets old.
NICE DAWG
Paul Riddle is just a awesome drummer ..John Bonahm and Nile Peart gets most of the attention but Paul just kills it in this with is jazz move infusions like he did with so many other MTB songs. ..
aleanmeansexmachine
I don't believe that in my 45+ years of rock appreciation that I have ever heard a better studio rhythm combo of acoustic guitar,bass and drums on ANY tune.And that guitar solo kills!What a bloody great,largely undiscovered gem of a song!Search the vaults and you can find jewels.
Jet Man
Have loved these guys from day 1, and Can't You See will always be up there in my opinion, but asking the family to play this at my funeral will make my wife's tears turn to joy !!!
drumgrey915
This IS my most favorite Tucker song!!!! The whole grove/lyrics of this song is beyond words! Paul T. Riddle drove this song with such feeling and FUNK! :-)
LINDA ALONSO
A great one 🎼🎧
John McCombs
He's pretty funky alright ! All of ' em are right there in that country-ass down home funky groove ! NICE !
Kenneth Chambers
The guitar of Toy Caldwell in this song is some of the hardest,fastest most awesome guitar licks I have ever heard. My first concert was the MTB and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Nothing has come close to the finest concert I have ever been to since.