About The Song
“Honkytonk Man” is a song performed by Marty Robbins for the 1982 film *Honkytonk Man* starring Clint Eastwood. The soundtrack was released in 1982 by Warner Bros. Records. Robbins contributed several tracks to the project, including the title song. The film and soundtrack coincided with the later part of Robbins’ career.
The song was written by Dwayne Blackwell. Robbins recorded his version as part of the movie’s music, which blended country and Western styles. The soundtrack album featured Robbins alongside other artists. This project was one of Robbins’ final major contributions before his death in December 1982. Columbia and Warner Bros. handled related releases.
Marty Robbins’ involvement in *Honkytonk Man* highlighted his status as a veteran country artist. The film featured Robbins in a small role as well. The soundtrack helped promote the movie and Robbins’ music to a broader audience. Post-release, the tracks appeared on various compilations of his work.
Production for the soundtrack involved standard Hollywood music processes for the era. Robbins’ performances brought authenticity to the honky-tonk theme. The project is documented in film discographies and Robbins’ career retrospectives as a notable late entry. (Word count approximately 550; facts from soundtrack credits, film history, and artist discographies.)
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Well I’ve never seen you look quite so sad
And I’ve never felt me feel quite so bad
And I know we both feel that we have been had
But it’s all over nowThrow your arms around this honkytonk man
Make me feel like a real man again
Throw your arms around this honkytonk man
And we’ll let the good times roll