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."
Keeps Me from All Wrong
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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Listen to me
I can't remember
Where i went wrong
People tell me
I'm a good man
But you know how people are
Well the answer
Is i love you
Your the only thing
To keep me from all wrong
Well i been thinkin'
About to morrow
And i keep on askin' myself
Why i gotta go
Well the answer
Is i love you
Your the only thing
To keep me from all wrong
Well i'll be leavin'
In the morning
Don't you worry darlin'
The whole time i'm gone
Well the answer
Is i love you
Your the only thing
To keep me from all wrong
The Marshall Tucker Band's song "Keeps Me from All Wrong" is a tender love ballad that highlights the power of love in keeping an individual grounded and away from wrongdoing. The lyrics of this song are simple yet profound, reflecting on the singer's emotions and inner struggles, while also conveying a message of hope and perseverance.
The opening lines of the song express confusion and regret as the singer struggles to identify the reasons behind his actions. He seeks comfort in others' appraisal of his actions but remains unsure of his faults. However, the chorus of the song serves as a refrain, declaring the one constant in his life, his love for a woman, who has helped keep him on the right path. The theme of love as a guiding force is further reinforced in the second verse, as he contemplates the future and the difficult decision of leaving the woman he loves. Still, he is reassured by the love they share and promises to return to her.
Overall, "Keeps Me from All Wrong" is a touching and introspective song that speaks to the power of love in keeping an individual grounded and on the right path.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody
Addressing everyone who is listening
Listen to me
Requesting the listeners' attention
I can't remember
Unable to recall
Where i went wrong
The cause behind the mistake made
People tell me
Others have assured me
I'm a good man
I am a morally good individual
But you know how people are
However, people can be misleading and untrustworthy
Well darlin' i don't know
I am uncertain, my dear
Well the answer
The solution
Is i love you
It is my love for you
Your the only thing
You are the sole entity
To keep me from all wrong
That prevents me from making mistakes
Well i been thinkin'
I have been contemplating
About to morrow
Regarding the coming day
And i keep on askin' myself
Continuously questioning myself
Why i gotta go
As to why I am required to leave
Well i'll be leavin'
I will depart
In the morning
During the early part of the day
Don't you worry darlin'
Do not fret, my beloved
The whole time i'm gone
Throughout my absence
Well the answer
The solution
Is i love you
It is my love for you
Your the only thing
You are the sole entity
To keep me from all wrong
That prevents me from making mistakes
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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:
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Hockey
Film/TV
Music
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.
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
Thank you 🌈
Dohn Green
Searchin' has to be one of the greatest albums ever stamped onto vinyl,,
Frank Shearer
I have most all of their LP's. Love the MTB. Thanks so much for making this available. ❤️👏
justin peavy
love Marshall Tucker my favorite band all time! toy was the best song writer but tommy wrote some great ones to with this one and you dont live forever
zach herbert
Masterpiece
FUITA
A very beautiful song, with not such a pleasant ending...one of my top 10 MTB songs.
FUITA
As I continue to listen to this gem, I realize just how much I miss REAL music...This is the Marshall Tucker I enjoy, but unfortunately with the loss of the Caldwell's and McCorkle the music is not the same.
John Stevenson
Toy was also an amazing steel guitar player.
Hugh Sumner
One day in the future this will be like Mozart and Wagner and those.but right now it is simply the best still.
Magnanimousmatt
Fuck. Dad just died. This is my song, his is Bob My Blues Away. But he gave me all of these beautiful songs. Love you Dad.
jnny3000
@MrSkynyrd59 yeah it is. MTB had a bunch of them didn't they