"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" is a song written by Gene Dobbins, John Ramey and Bobby Taylor, and recorded by American country music artist Ty Herndon. It was released in March 1998 as the first single from his album Big Hopes. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1998.[1]
| "A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" | ||||
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| Single by Ty Herndon | ||||
| from the album Big Hopes | ||||
| B-side | "Just Enough to Get to Memphis" | |||
| Released | March 23, 1998 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bobby Taylor Gene Dobbins John Ramey | |||
| Producer(s) | Byron Gallimore | |||
| Ty Herndon singles chronology | ||||
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Content edit
The song offers up different lyrical snapshots of men in difficult transitions. These include a woman losing her virginity, a lady who has broken up with a man who turns to drink, a father "walking his daughter down the aisle" at a wedding, and an old man whose wife is dying. In each case, a man is struggling to hold on to "a woman letting go".
Critical reception edit
Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the "caliber of the song, combined with Herndon's strong vocal performance and Byron Gallimore's skilled production, should guarantee it heavy airplay."[2]
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in early 1998.
Chart performance edit
"A Man Holdin' On" debuted at number 74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 28, 1998.
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 81 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 5 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6] | 92 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 47 |
References edit
- ^ Ty Herndon Hot Country Songs Chart History
- ^ Billboard, March 21, 1998
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3644." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 3, 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Ty Herndon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ty Herndon Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1998". RPM. December 14, 1998. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1998: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
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