Tonight Carmen

Marty Robbins

About Tonight Carmen

"Tonight Carmen" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Marty Robbins. It was released in May 1967 as the first single and title track from the album Tonight Carmen. The song was Robbins' twelfth number one on the country charts, spending one week at number one and total of twelve weeks on the charts.


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Carmen... Carmen... Carmen...
Tonight I am aching, my body is shaking
Tonight Carmen's coming back home
Tonight there'll be no room for tears in my bedroom

Tonight Carmen's coming back home.
Tonight as I stand here I notice my hand here
Is trembling as never before
My feelings I can't hide, resistance has all died

My pride will rush outside
The moment she walks through the door.
The lips that have kissed her,
That's loved her and missed her

Are lips that have cursed her at night
In anguish and torment, I've cursed as the night went
From darkness till dawn's golden light
I thought of just taking these two hands and breaking

The body I'm waiting to touch
I find while I'm waiting, there's no time for hating
While anticipating, the woman I've wanted so much.
I've placed pretty flowers to brighten the hours

I put brand new sheets on the bed
I'm nervous, I'm trembling, recalling remembering
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
How can I fight it, how can I deny it,
There's no way to hide it
The love that I have for my wife.

Carmen..Carmen...Carmen

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Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. more »

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Written by: MARTY ROBBINS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Tonight Carmen" by Marty Robbins was released in 1967 as part of an album of the same name.
Chart Performance
It reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, proving its popularity at the time.
Musical Style
The song is reflective of Robbins's fondness for Western-style ballads mixed with pop and country influences. The style of "Tonight Carmen" is representative of this unique blend.
Storytelling
Like many of Robbins's songs, "Tonight Carmen" tells a gripping story, in this case about a doomed romance with a Mexican woman named Carmen.
Language Use
The song contains some lyrics in Spanish, demonstrating Robbins's willingness to incorporate multi-lingual elements in his music.
Songwriting
"Tonight Carmen" is written solely by Marty Robbins, showcasing his impressive talents not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
Popularity Over Time
The song has stood the test of time and remains one of Robbins's most beloved tracks, demonstrating his lasting impact on country music.
Album Success
Apart from the song's individual success, the entire album, "Tonight Carmen", fared well after its release, reaching number 11 on the US Albums Country chart.
Cover Versions
Some country music artists have covered "Tonight Carmen" over the years, acknowledging the song's quality and Robbins's influence on the genre.
Awards and Recognition
While "Tonight Carmen" did not win any awards by itself, Marty Robbins achieved multiple awards throughout his career, indicating the widespread respect for his work, including such hits as "Tonight Carmen".

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