Tammy Wynette – Stand By Your Man
“Stand By Your Man” is a song written by Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill, and recorded by Wynette for her 1968 album of the same name. Released as a single in September 1968, the song became Wynette’s biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Vocal Performance in 1969.
Background and composition
“Stand By Your Man” was written in response to a song by Loretta Lynn called “Fist City.” “Fist City” is about a woman who warns another woman about her husband’s infidelity, and threatens to beat her up if she tries to steal him away. “Stand By Your Man” is a counterpoint to “Fist City,” from the perspective of the wife of the cheating husband. The song’s lyrics are a plea for the wife to forgive her husband’s mistakes and stay with him.
Recording and production
“Stand By Your Man” was recorded at the Epic Records studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Billy Sherrill.
The recording features Tammy Wynette on lead vocals. Wynette’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill.
- It was released as a single in September 1968.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- It won a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Vocal Performance in 1969.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Trisha Yearwood.
- It has also been featured in many films and television shows.