It's a great song with great lyrics.

Did Marty Robbins write this? Did Marty Robbins record it? [Marty had a cameo in the movie and sang some of the song]

Seems to be some confusion as to the actual title.[with me, anyway]
I know the old one, "I'm A Honky Tonk Man".
That's not it.

Is it, "Honky Tonk Man"? Is it, "Wrap Your Arms Around This Honky Tonk Man? What is the title?

I did a Marty Robbins search and one site only showed him doing "Honky Tonk Man". There was no sample audio.
The site said HTM could be found on MR's albums: "I Love Country" and "Some Memories Just Won't Die". Neither album was listed on Amazon. Amazon had plenty of MR cds, tho, and I checked a few for audio samples, but came up empty.

Maybe someone can straighten me out, here.

Ilike the song, and would like to add it to my repertoire.

Thanks all,

Chip

[This message was edited by CHIP FOSSA on 20 April 2005 at 03:13 AM.]

Edited to add, that according to this site http://www.martyrobbins.net/dscalbum.htm it was written by a Dewayne Blackwell.

Lem

[This message was edited by Lem Smith on 20 April 2005 at 08:04 AM.]

The movie is roughly based on Hank William's personna, in part.[just my personal take]

Clint explains it better, here:
www.clinteastwood.net/welcome2.html

WHOOPS - forgot to add: scroll and click on AUDIO [need Realplayer].

I would love to find a recording of this somewhere.

Thanks again, guyses.

Chip

[This message was edited by CHIP FOSSA on 20 April 2005 at 06:07 PM.]

It was released on 45 rpm: Viva 29847

It was also released on the LP soundtrack for the film: Viva 237391

Buy the LP here:
http://www.musicbaron.com/soundtrks.htm

Johnny Gimble and a slew of other "Nashville
Cats" were also featured prominently in this Clint Eastwood classic.

But that's Clint...he knows what matters; where the heart lies. I love him. He is the best; just like the musicians/folks he showed us in this great flick.
Who of late, has portrayed Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys as the indomintable band that they were? To sing praise? And I know of the "Wheel", of course, but this great swing music has to be more promoted somehow.

"WHAT MAKES BOB HOLLER"? Give me a break! What a song!! I play this for friends who I think are hip and know-me-by-now.
But they just don't get it. They really don't get it. But, this is New England after
all; stodgy New England.

Oh darn. I'm drifting off. Please forgive, friends.

Thanks everybody,

Among his other gems are: "I'm Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home", "Friends In Low Places", and the all-time hit,
"Mr Blue" [by the Fleetwoods].

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Regards, Craig

I'll be calling you today. Yes, I would love a copy.

Regards,