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."
Ramblin'
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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Ramblin' on my mind, Lord.
Gotta find me a woman
Of a different kind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
I've got Worries,
Ever since you left me, baby,
I've got peace of mind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
When my lady comes home to me,
Oh, when my lady, comes home to me,
Need some money to pay the bills.
I just tell her these simple words --
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
Lord, I've got ramblin',
Ramblin' on my mind.
I've got Worries,
Worries on my mind, Lord.
Ever since you left me, baby,
I've got peace of mind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
Ramblin' on my mind.
The Marshall Tucker Band's song "Ramblin'" speaks on a familiar desire to wander off and search for something that seems to be missing. The first stanza expresses the singer's quest to find a new woman, one that is different than the one who left him. The line "Now she's gone, Lord, I've got ramblin' on my mind" suggests that his wanderlust is a result of his love interest leaving him. The second stanza of the song continues with the theme of worry, which seems to be linked to his love life. However, he explains that he now has peace of mind since the woman left him.
The final stanza seems to be somewhat of a contradiction, saying that he needs money to pay the bills when "his lady" comes home to him. However, he claims to have ramblin' on his mind as his solution to the problem. It is possible that he is saying that he will leave and search for the money rather than stay and argue about it. However, the meaning may be left open to interpretation.
Overall, "Ramblin'" speaks on the desire to escape and search for something more, often linked to heartache and confusion. The song seems to suggest that wandering should be embraced and can bring peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got ramblin',
I have a strong desire to travel and experience new things.
Ramblin' on my mind, Lord.
This desire to travel and explore is consuming my thoughts and emotions.
Gotta find me a woman
I am searching for a romantic partner.
Of a different kind.
I am looking for someone unique and different from my previous partners.
Now she's gone, Lord,
Since my previous partner has left me, I am left with my desire to travel and explore.
I've got Worries,
I am burdened with anxieties and concerns.
Worries on my mind, Lord.
These worries are constantly occupying my thoughts and emotions.
Ever since you left me, baby,
My worries and anxieties intensified after my partner left me.
I've got peace of mind.
Despite my worries, I have found a sense of inner calm and tranquility.
When my lady comes home to me,
When my partner returns to me.
Oh, when my lady, comes home to me,
I eagerly anticipate my partner's return.
Need some money to pay the bills.
I require money to cover my living expenses.
I just tell her these simple words --
I express my desire to travel and explore using these simple phrases.
Lord, I've got ramblin',
My desire to travel and explore is strong and persistent.
Ramblin' on my mind.
This desire constantly occupies my thoughts and emotions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOY CALDWELL
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@smokinjz
I've got ramblin',
Ramblin' on my mind, Lord.
Gotta find me a woman
Of a different kind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
I've got Worries,
Worries on my mind, Lord.
Ever since you left me, baby,
I've got peace of mind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
When my lady comes home to me,
Oh, when my lady, comes home to me,
Need some money to pay the bills.
I just tell her these simple words --
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind,
I've got ramblin' on my mind.
Lord, I've got ramblin',
Ramblin' on my mind.
I've got Worries,
Worries on my mind, Lord.
Ever since you left me, baby,
I've got peace of mind.
Now she's gone, Lord,
Ramblin' on my mind.
@williamdarico2369
Toy was a hell of a man he was in Vietnam and made it home to make some of the best music that ever came out of the south!
@johncadrain8312
I grew up with this band and all southern rock bands MT had a very cool sound and at age 64 , still love them!!
@davestanley4658
And now my daughter and family live in Spartanburg!!
@carolburnett190
Thank goodness someone still remembers the genre of Southern Rock!
@stephenmastin
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@andymelendez9757
Another great southern specialty. Served w soulful hot sauce!
@hytk6481
Every song on this album is amazing and truthful
@privateidaho1029
When I saw Marshall Tucker in concert, Toy Caldwell was wearing a big cowboy hat but he could tear into electric blues at every level.
@davidsumner3488
Damn Doug! Excellent
@papik1071
Love mtb always great memories seeing them live