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date: 22 April 2024

Wynette, Tammy - Stand By Your Man 

Source:
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Author(s):

Colin Larkin

This is the album that made Tammy Wynette an icon. The controversy started by the title song would follow her all her life. Feminists seemed to take this song as advocating devotion to one's mate as a ‘my man, right or wrong’ statement. Throughout this classic, digitally remastered edition, Wynette sings the stories of hearts and families shattered by divorce and the difficulties of raising children as a single mother. She gave voice to the real lives of women everywhere, and did it passionately. With producer Billy Sherrill at the helm, the music is a somewhat softened version of the honky-tonk sound, smoother, more pop-orientated.... ...

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