Stand by Your Man

Last updated
"Stand by Your Man"
Standbyyourman.jpg
Single by Tammy Wynette
from the album Stand by Your Man
B-side "I Stayed Long Enough"
ReleasedSeptember 20, 1968
RecordedAugust 26, 1968 [1]
Genre Country
Length2:38
Label Epic 10398
Songwriter(s) Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette
Producer(s) Billy Sherrill
Tammy Wynette singles chronology
"D-I-V-O-R-C-E"
(1968)		"Stand by Your Man"
(1968)		"Singing My Song"
(1969)
Licensed audio
"Stand by Your Man" on YouTube

"Stand by Your Man" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tammy Wynette, co-written by Wynette and Billy Sherrill. It was released on September 20, 1968, as the first single and title track from the album Stand by Your Man . It proved to be the most successful record of Wynette's career, and is one of the most familiar songs in country music. The song was placed at number one on CMT's list of the Top 100 Country Music Songs.

Contents

Released as a 7-inch 45 rpm single, it was reported added to some jukeboxes and receiving airplay on select American R&B and country radio stations by October 12, [2] and it entered the Billboard charts on October 19. [1] The song stayed number 1 on the U.S. country charts for three weeks. [3] "Stand by Your Man" crossed over to the U.S. pop charts, peaking at number 19. [4] It elevated Wynette—then one of many somewhat successful female country recording artists—to superstar status. It reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart when the record was released in the United Kingdom in 1975, [5] and also reached number 1 in the Netherlands. An album of the same name—which was also quite successful—was released in 1968. The song earned Wynette the 1970 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female—her second Grammy win in that category—and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

The song received some criticism during the late 1960s-early 1970s women's liberation movement, as feminist groups deemed it to be too conservative, [6] [7] while, for others, the song made Wynette a spokeswoman for working-class housewives experiencing marital disappointments and changing gender roles in the late 1960s. [8] However, Wynette herself said that she had not intended any social or political slant to it. In 1992, during a 60 Minutes interview regarding Bill Clinton's affair with Gennifer Flowers, Hillary Clinton remarked: "I'm not sitting here, some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette". [9] Wynette was angered by this remark and issued a statement shortly after. [6]

Vocal accompaniment is provided by the Jordanaires, who provided background vocals on most of Wynette's hit recordings.

The song was selected by the Library of Congress as a 2010 addition to the National Recording Registry, which selects recordings annually that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". [10] In 2021, it was ranked No. 473 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Songs of All Time". [11]

The song opens Jack Nicholson's 1970 drama film Five Easy Pieces. [12]

Answer songs included Conway Twitty's 1971 No. 1 hit "How Much More Can She Stand" and Ronnie Milsap's "(I'm A) Stand by My Woman Man", a 1976 number that also topped the country music charts. [13]

The song is performed by the Blues Brothers Band in their 1980 film in the scene in Bob's Country Bunker.

The song is played during the closing scene of The Wonder Years 1993 episode "The Little Women". The episode, set in 1973, featured Kevin and his father Jack feeling down during the backdrop of the women's lib movement of the 1970s, with Kevin's girlfriend Winnie scoring higher at her SAT tests than him and his mother Norma getting a full-time job, so they took their partners out bowling and beat them mercilessly at the game, however, they still remained good sports despite losing, as shown during the drive home. [14] [15]

Country band The Chicks recorded a cover that was included as a B-side of their 2000 single "Goodbye Earl". This prompted some people to think that the cover was meant to be taken ironically as "Goodbye Earl" tells the story of two women murdering one's husband as a way to escape domestic violence. [16]

Country music star Carrie Underwood performed the song at the Grand Ole Opry in May 2008. [17]

In the 2022 film Mr. Harrigan's Phone , Craig's and Mr. Harrigan's phone ringtones are set to the song so that they know when the other is calling. [18]

Chart performance

Heike Makatsch version

"Stand by Your Man"
Single by Heike Makatsch
ReleasedMarch 10, 1996
Recorded1996
Genre Country, pop
Length3:52
Label Metronome Records
Songwriter(s) Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette
Producer(s) Detlef Petersen
Heike Makatsch singles chronology
"Stand by Your Man"
(1996)		"This Girl Was Made for Loving"
(1997)

In 1996, Heike Makatsch recorded her version of the song, which was used as the soundtrack of the movie Jailbirds . The cover was a great success in the German-speaking countries. In terms of musical genre, the cover remained true to the original, but more pop.

Track listings

CD-maxi

  1. Stand by Your Man - 2:53
  2. Cat Calls - Detlef Petersen - 3:37
  3. Stand by Your Man (Part II mit dem Gefangenenchor) - 3:37

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
German Singles Chart [26] 11
Austrian Singles Chart30
Swiss Singles Chart29

Other cover versions

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tammy Wynette</span> American country singer (1942–1998)

Tammy Wynette was an American country music singer, considered among the genre's most influential and successful artists. Along with Loretta Lynn, Wynette helped bring a woman's perspective to the male-dominated country music field that helped other women find representation in the genre. Her characteristic vocal delivery has been acclaimed by critics, journalists and writers for conveying unique emotion. Twenty of her singles topped the Billboard country chart during her career. Her signature song "Stand by Your Man" received both acclaim and criticism for its portrayal of women's loyalty towards their husbands.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sometimes When We Touch</span> 1977 Dan Hill song

"Sometimes When We Touch" is a 1977 ballad by Canadian pop rock artist Dan Hill, from his album Longer Fuse. It was written by Hill and Barry Mann; Hill wrote the lyrics, while Mann wrote the music.

<i>Lyle Lovett and His Large Band</i> 1989 studio album by Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band is Lyle Lovett's third album, released in 1989. Lovett won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D-I-V-O-R-C-E</span> 1968 single by Tammy Wynette

"D-I-V-O-R-C-E" is a song written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, and recorded by American country music artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in May 1968 as the first single and title track from the album D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Wynette's version was a number one country hit in 1968 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female.

<i>Your Good Girls Gonna Go Bad</i> 1967 studio album by Tammy Wynette

Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in May 1967 and contained ten tracks. The majority of the album was a collection of cover tunes Wynette recorded, including songs by George Jones, Loretta Lynn and Jeannie Seely. Several new songs were also part of the project. It was the debut studio album of Wynette's career and included two singles: "Apartment No. 9" and "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad". The latter became Wynette's first chart success, climbing into the top five of the American country chart. The album itself reached the American country LP's chart in 1967. The album later received a positive review from AllMusic, which gave it a five-star rating.

<i>Take Me to Your World / I Dont Wanna Play House</i> 1968 studio album by Tammy Wynette

Take Me to Your World / I Don't Wanna Play House is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in January 1968 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the third studio album of Wynette's career. The album featured several new recordings as well as covers of previously-recorded material. Among the new recordings were two singles, which both topped the American country chart: "I Don't Wanna Play House" and "Take Me to Your World". The album itself reached the top five of the American country LP's chart in 1968. It received positive reviews from several publications following its release.

<i>D-I-V-O-R-C-E</i> (album) 1968 studio album by Tammy Wynette

D-I-V-O-R-C-E is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in July 1968 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. Several recordings were cover tunes, including songs by Merle Haggard and The Beatles. Several new selections were also part of the collection, including the title track. Released as a single, the title track became Wynette's fourth number one song on the North American country charts in 1968. The album itself would also top the American country LP's chart in 1968. D-I-V-O-R-C-E received positive reviews from critics following its release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Jones and Tammy Wynette discography</span>

The discography of American country artists George Jones and Tammy Wynette contains the recordings they made as a vocal duo. Their discography includes nine studio albums, 14 compilation albums, 15 singles and one music video. In October 1971, the duo's first studio album was released by Epic Records and was titled We Go Together. It peaked at number three on the American Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 169 on the Billboard 200 list. Included on the disc was the duo's first single, "Take Me". It reached the top ten on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the top 20 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was followed by their second studio album called Me and the First Lady, which charted at number six on the Billboard country list. Featured on the disc was their second top ten single, "The Ceremony".

<i>Stand by Your Man</i> (album) 1969 studio album by Tammy Wynette

Stand by Your Man is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in January 1969 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the fifth studio album of Wynette's career and was named for its title track. The title track became Wynette's signature song and most successful single of her career.

<i>The Ways to Love a Man</i> (album) 1970 studio album by Tammy Wynette

The Ways to Love a Man is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on January 26, 1970, via Epic Records and was the seventh studio album in Wynette's career. The disc consisted of 11 tracks which included both original material and cover recordings. Its title track was the album's only single included. It became a number one song on the North American country charts while also reaching chart positions in other musical genres as well. The album itself also reached chart positions on the country albums chart following its release. Critics and journalists gave the album a positive reception in the years that followed.

<i>Tammys Touch</i> 1970 studio album by Tammy Wynette

Tammy's Touch is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on April 27, 1970 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. The album's material centered around themes of heartbreak and romance. Many of the album's songs were new recordings while others were covers. Among its new recordings was the singles "I'll See Him Through" and "He Loves Me All the Way". Both songs became chart-topping tracks on the country music charts in 1970. The album itself also reached top positions on multiple charts in the United States.

<i>The First Lady</i> (Tammy Wynette album) 1970 studio album by Tammy Wynette

The First Lady is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on October 5, 1970 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the ninth studio album in Wynette's career. The disc featured both new material and covers of previously-recorded material. Many of the recordings featured on the disc centered around themes about housewives keeping their spouses happy. The First Lady reached positions on both the American country albums and pop albums charts. Its only single, "Run, Woman, Run", topped the country charts. The album was met with mixed reviews following its release.

<i>We Sure Can Love Each Other</i> (album) 1971 studio album by Tammy Wynette

We Sure Can Love Each Other is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on May 3, 1971 via Epic Records and was the eleventh studio album released in her career. The disc contained a total of 11 tracks, mixing new material with cover tunes. The title track was the only singles included and became a chart-topping country song in North America. The album itself also charted in the top ten of the American country albums chart and received positive reviews by critics.

<i>Bedtime Story</i> (album) 1972 studio album by Tammy Wynette

Bedtime Story is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released in March 1972 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. The disc featured both new recordings and cover tunes. Two singles were included: title track and "Reach Out Your Hand". Both made top positions on the North American country charts in 1972. The album itself reached the top ten of the American country albums chart following its release.

<i>My Man</i> (album) 1972 studio album by Tammy Wynette

My Man is a studio album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on September 25, 1972 via Epic Records and was the fifteenth studio album of her career. The disc was a collection of 11 tracks whose themes centered around spousal loyalty and heartache. Two singles were spawned from the album: "My Man (Understands)" and "'Til I Get It Right". Both topped the country charts in 1972 and 1973, respectively. The album itself reached the top position on the American country albums chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tammy Wynette singles discography</span>

The singles discography of American country musician Tammy Wynette contains 65 singles, 6 music videos, 3 promotional singles and 2 featured singles. Wynette signed with Epic Records in 1966 and her debut single "Apartment No. 9" was released the same year. Her single "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad" (1967) became a major hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Its follow-up singles: "My Elusive Dreams", "I Don't Wanna Play House", "Take Me to Your World" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E", became number 1 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tammy Wynette albums discography</span>

The albums discography of American country music artist Tammy Wynette contains 33 studio albums, 55 compilation albums, 2 box sets and has appeared on 6 additional albums. In 1966, Wynette signed a recording contract with Epic Records. The following year, her debut studio album entitled Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad was issued, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The same year, she collaborated with David Houston on the studio album My Elusive Dreams, which reached number 11 on the same chart. The following year, her fourth studio album D-I-V-O-R-C-E peaked at number 1 on the Country Albums list, spending two weeks at the top spot. Wynette's fifth studio record Stand by Your Man (1969) reached number 2 on the country albums chart and peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200 albums list. Wynette's first compilation released entitled Tammy's Greatest Hits (1969) would spend 61 weeks on the Billboard 200 before peaking at number 37.

<i>The World of Tammy Wynette</i> Compilation album by American Country music artist Tammy Wynette

The World of Tammy Wynette is a compilation album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in May 1970 via Epic Records and contained 20 tracks of previously recorded material. The album comprised a series of recordings that originally appeared on Wynette's studio albums but were not issued as a singles. Some of the album's material were covers of songs first recorded by other music artists. It was originally issued on two separate discs and was later re-released in 2009. The World of Tammy Wynette appeared on both the Billboard country albums chart and the pop chart. The disc received mixed reviews from critics.

<i>Kids Say the Darndest Things</i> (album) 1973 compilation album by Tammy Wynette

Kids Say the Darndest Things is a compilation album by American country artist, Tammy Wynette. It was released on April 23, 1973 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. The disc was a concept album centering around children and domestic life. The title track was the lead single from the album and topped the country charts in 1973. The album itself also made the American country albums chart. It received positive reviews from critics.

<i>Look at Mine</i> 1970 studio album by Jody Miller

Look at Mine is a studio album by American singer Jody Miller. It was released in December 1970 via Epic Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the sixth studio album of Miller's career and her first to be marketed for the country music market. Its tracks were covers and new material. Two singles were featured on the disc: the title track and "If You Think I Love You Now ". The songs reached top 40 positions on the North American country charts. Look at Mine received a negative review from AllMusic.

References

  1. 1 2 Sullivan, Steve (2013). Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings (1 ed.). Scarecrow Press. p. 634. ISBN   9780810882966.
  2. ↑ "Programming Aids". Billboard. Vol. 80, no. 41. October 12, 1968. pp. 42, 50. ISSN   0006-2510.
  3. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 399.
  4. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 690.
  5. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 313–4. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  6. 1 2 Benitez-Eves, Tina (2022-05-05). "The Meaning Behind Tammy Wynette's Controversial Country Classic "Stand By Your Man"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  7. ↑ Bugg, Anita (2000-10-28). "'Stand By Your Man'". NPR. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  8. ↑ Gleason, Holly (2010). ""Stand By Your Man"—Tammy Wynette (1968)" (PDF). Library of Congress. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  9. ↑ Hillary Clinton's first 60 Minutes interview , retrieved 2024-02-25
  10. ↑ "The National Recording Registry 2010". Library of Congress. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  11. ↑ "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  12. ↑ "Five Easy Pieces (1970) – Deep Focus Review – Movie Reviews, Critical Essays, and Film Analysis". Deep Focus Review. 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  13. ↑ Roy Shuker (1994). Understanding Popular Music. Psychology Press. p. 102. ISBN   9780415107228 . Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  14. ↑ "The Wonder Years (Original Series) Episode and Music Guide". www.wonder-years.tv. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  15. ↑ "The Wonder Years - Transcript - Episode 112". www.peter-reynders.de. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  16. ↑ "The Best Songs of 1999".
  17. ↑ "Carrie Underwood Entertains The Opry With Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man"". countrymusicfamily.com. 8 March 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  18. ↑ Lennon, Mads (2022-10-05). "Mr. Harrigan's Phone soundtrack: All songs featured in the film". Netflix Life. Retrieved 2023-10-07. He says his favorite song is Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, so Craig makes that song his and Mr. Harrigan's matching ringtones, so they always know when the other is calling.
  19. ↑ "Tammy Wynette Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  20. ↑ "Tammy Wynette Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  21. ↑ "Tammy Wynette Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
  22. ↑ "Go-Set Australian charts - 16 April 1969". Poparchives.com.au. 1969-04-16. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
  23. 1 2 Steffen Hung. "Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
  24. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs 1944–2012. Record Research, Inc. p. 383. ISBN   978-0-89820-203-8.
  25. ↑ "Top 100 1975 - UK Music Charts". Uk-charts.top-source.info. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  26. ↑ chartsurfer.de
  27. ↑ "Candi Staton Discography". The Soul of the Net. www.melingo.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
  28. ↑ "Cash Box Top 100 11/21/70".
  29. ↑ "Flashback: Lyle Lovett Duets With Tammy Wynette on 'Stand By Your Man'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  30. ↑ "RPM Country Tracks". RPM . January 24, 1994. Archived from the original on 2014-08-10. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  31. ↑ Zemler, Emily (2023-09-04). "Watch Lana Del Rey Perform 'Stand By Your Man' at Robert's Western World in Nashville". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.