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Fun Music Information -> Marty Robbins
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Possible Misspelled Names:
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.
Marty Robbins(first) Grateful Dead(later)Music Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Martin David Robinson. Submitted by: fame
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Stairway Of Love," | Love is an emotion, not a stairway. | Yvette Bristle |
| "Running Gun," | Guns can't run. | Heather Brockwell |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "What's Your Name?," Lynyrd Skynyrd | "Ruby Ann," Marty Robbins | |
| "What's Your Name?," Lynyrd Skynyrd | "Jimmy Martinez," Marty Robbins | |
| "What Are You Wearing?," Butter 08 | "A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)," Marty Robbins | |
| "Dressed For Success," Roxette | "A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation)," Marty Robbins | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Just Marred" originally "Just Married"
Candy Welty
"A White Port Coat" originally "A White Sport Coat"
White port's a kind of wine (Why so name a coat?)
Arlene Titshaw
"A White Spot Coat" originally "A White Sport Coat"
Except for that white spot, it's another color.
Alanis More Upset
"A White Sport Cat" originally "A White Sport Coat"
Sport cat? Uuuummmmm....
Marilyn Westbury
"Big Ion" originally "Big Iron"
Valerie Cameron
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Rugby Ann" originally "Ruby Ann"
Heather Brockwell
"Big Irony" originally "Big Iron"
Mercedes Morgan
"The Changing Tree" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Adrienne Ramseur
Change a Letter:
"Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Monkey" originally "Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey"
Donna Rand Blitzen
"She Was Only Seventeen (He Was One Year Sore)" originally "She Was Only Seventeen (He Was One Year More)"
Candy Welty
"My Woman, My Woman, My Life" originally "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife"
kozar
"El Pavo" originally "El Paso"
means "the turkey" in Spanish
Serafina
"El Pato" originally "El Paso"
means "the duck" in Spanish
Serafina
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Big Iron" | "Big Iron" | Airfarcewon |
| "Big Iron (On His Hip)" | "Big Iron (In Her Grip)" | Calmelennie |
| "El Paso" | "El Passo" | Airfarcewon |
| "El Paso" | "El Pace-o" | Airfarcewon |
| "El Paso" | "El Piso" | John A. Barry |
| "El Paso" | "El Poso" | John A. Barry |
| "Strawberry Roan" | "Poor Abercrombie And Fitch" | Airfarcewon |
| "El Paso" | "El Peso" | John A. Barry |
| "El Paso" | "El Cee Cee" | Airfarcewon |
| "El Paso" | "Malpaso" | John A. Barry |
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Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree Tony Orlando And Dawn | Ribbon Of Darkness Marty Robbins | Tie A Yellow Ribbon Of Darkness 'Round The Old Oak Tree Would a ribbon of darkness be yellow?? | Carla Jorgensen |
| Farewell, Angelina Joan Baez | Jolie Girl Marty Robbins | Farewell, Angelina Jolie Girl | Karen Smith |
| Fifty Ways To Leave You Lover Paul Simon | Begging To You Marty Robbins | Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover Begging To You | Britney Spears into pruning hooks |
| Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White Perez Prado And His Orchestra | A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation) Marty Robbins | A Cherry Pink Carnation And An Apple Blossom White Sport Coat | Donna Gelpigi |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
Misheard Lyrics:
"El Paso"
Misheard Lyrics: Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A leap burning pain in my side Original Lyrics: Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side | "El Paso"
Misheard Lyrics: Out in the west Texas town of El Piso, I fell in love with a Mexican tile..
Original Lyrics: Out in the west Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl...
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"Among My Souvenirs"
Misheard Lyrics: A few more tokens dress within my treasure chest
Original Lyrics: A few more tokens rest within my treasure chest
| "The Strawberry Roan"
Misheard Lyrics: He's about the worst f***er I've seen on the range.
Original Lyrics: He's about the worst bucker I've seen on the range.
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"El Paso"
Misheard Lyrics: "Out in the west Texas town of El Piso, I fell in love with a Mexican tile..."
Original Lyrics: "Out in the west Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl..."
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Story about this misheard lyric by: weirdoyankeevic El Piso means "The floor" in Spanish. |
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"El Paso"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for One little kiss and Felina, goodbye Why They're Nonsensical: The singer is recalling how he died. But dead people can't sing!
Submitted by: Candy Welty
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"El Paso"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina
Wicked and evil while casting a spell My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love, but in vain I could tell Why They're Inappropriate: Well, gee, Marty, you could've saved yourself a lot of frustration, not to mention six minutes of song and at least two bullets near the end of it, if you'd just realized, 'She ain't worth it.' Unless... was she just that good in bed?
Submitted by: Michael Pachloek
| "Tonight Carmen"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: I place pretty flowers to brighten the hours, I put brand new sheets on the bed.
I'm nervous, I'm trembling recalling, remeb'ring the way that she tosses her head. I've given much thought to the fact that I ought to have more control over my life. Why They're Inappropriate: The late great country singer/songwriter Marty Robbins was one of my favorites, but even the best stump their toes occasionally. The first half of the first line above is poetic enough, but it's downhill from there. Is this a romantic ballad or an awkward therapy session?
Submitted by: Bridget Olsen
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Billy The Kid"
The Lyrics: I'll sing you how
Billy the Kid met his fate The bright moon was shinin', the hour was late Shot down by Pat Garrett who once was his friend, The young outlaw's life is now come to an end Who They Mention: Billy The Kid
Submitted by: Regina Olsen
| "Billy The Kid"
The Lyrics: Was on a sad night
when poor Billy died He said to his friend, 'I'm not satisfied There's twenty-one men I have put bullets through Sheriff Pat Garrett must make twenty-two!' Who They Mention: Sheriff Pat Garrett
Submitted by: Regina Olsen
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"El Paso"
Opening Lines: Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Comments: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" has the distinction, according to Billboard Magazine's HOT 100 charts, of being the first #1 song of the decade of the 1960's. It would later be reworked and have more of a life when Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead would play it regularly in concert after 1970.
Submitted by: Peter
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Scary Song Lyrics:
"Tonight Carmen"
The Lyrics: I've thought of just taking these two hands and breaking
The body I'm waiting to touch. Why: The late country singer Marty Robbins was generally likeable and I enjoy a whole lot of his songs. But this is not one of his songs with the greatest of lyrical integrity. Strangely enough, this was what my mother always called one of her favorite of his songs. Perhaps that's because it admittedly is melodically beautiful. But I'm guessing she never listened closely to all the words.
Submitted by: Isaac
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Song Title Space Change:
"De Vil Woman" originally "Devil Woman"
Now it's a song about Cruella De Vil!
Submitted by: Linda Radnil
"It Old The Brook" originally "I Told The Brook"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"It Old The Brook" originally "I Told The Brook"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Car Nation)" originally "A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
Band Name Anagrams:
Sir Norm Tabby Submitted by: Marcia Todd
My Torn Rabbis Submitted by: Marcia Todd
Song Title Anagrams:
"Ninth Egg Heater" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"That Green Hinge" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"A High Green Tent" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Negate High Rent" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Tenth Gag In Here" originally "The Hanging Tree"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Running Gun"
The Lyrics: I rode into Amarillo as the sun sank in the west.
Why: Refers to the north Texas city of Amarillo, in the Texas panhandle. Incidentally, its name is Spanish for "yellow".
Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale
| "Running Gun"
The Lyrics: I rode out of Kansas City, going south to Mexico.
Why: The country of Mexico is referred to herein, as is also a major metropolitan area in the US, the Kansas City area. The latter straddles the boundary between the US states of Kansas and Missouri. There are actually two adjacent cities named Kansas City there. The name comes from their location, where the Kansas River flows into the Missouri River. The larger of the two named Kansas City is on the Missouri side, and hence it is the one most usually referred to. But Kansas City, Kansas, to its west, is a city of considerable size as well.
Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale
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Song Title Acrostics:
SIT: "Sometimes I'm Tempted"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
BI: "Big Iron"
Submitted by: Meredith Corpening
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Libby The Kid" originally "Billy The Kid"
Another gender-changing spoonerism
Submitted by: Axl Sean
"April Duels Faye" originally "April Fool's Day"
Submitted by: Ned MacCamden
"Sell Ass, Oh Pity" originally "El Paso City"
Submitted by: Nora Ann Aaron
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"Return to Me"
The Lyrics: Retorna me Cara mia ti amo Solo tu, solo tu, solo tu, solo tu Mio cuore
Why: it has an entire spanish verse
Submitted by: Robert
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Lyrics Spoonerisms:
"Tonight Carmen"
The Lyrics: In anguish and torment,
I've cursed as the night went From darkness to dawn's golden light. Why: In anguish and torment,
I've nursed as the kite went From darkness to dawn's golden light. Submitted by: Tess O. Gosset
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| There are additional Lyrics Spoonerisms available. | |
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"Streets Of Laredo"
1949 Western with William Holden
Submitted by: MOR
