You Can Have Her
Waylon Jennings
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[Chorus:] You can have her, I don't want her She didn't love me anyway She only wanted someone to play with All I wanted was love to stay The girl I love, up and left me She ran away with my best friend Comes home at night, for just one hour When daylight comes she's gone again [Chorus] When you're stuck with the wrong woman There ain't much that you can do Just dig a hole and crawl right in it Then pull the ground right in over you [Chorus] Life without love is might empty But confession is good for your soul I'd rather have love for just one hour Then have the world and all it's gold [Chorus x2]
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Can Have Her" was initially recorded and made famous by Roy Hamilton in 1961. The song is an emotional ballad about love lost and the protagonist's willingness to let go.
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Other ArtistsOther than Roy Hamilton, the song was also covered by other famous country singers Jim Ed Brown and Waylon Jennings; this shows the widespread appeal and timeless nature of the song.
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Singer Profile (Jim Ed BrownCountry singer Jim Ed Brown, born James Edward Brown, was a member of the family group, the Browns, before embarking on a successful solo career. His solo career kicked off in the late 60s, around the time he probably performed "You Can Have Her."
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Singer Profile (Roy HamiltonRoy Hamilton, also known as "The Golden Boy of Song," was known for his impressive vocal range and versatility, hallmarks of his performance of "You Can Have Her."
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Singer Profile (Waylon JenningsA household name in the country music realm, Waylon Jennings was known for his honky-tonk sound and "outlaw" image, which set him apart from the more conservative Nashville sound that ruled country music at the time of his cover of "You Can Have Her."
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Song PopularityRoy Hamilton's version of the song was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
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Genre TransitionThough originally performed in the style of big-band pop by Roy Hamilton, the song gained popularity in the country music genre through its renditions by Jim Ed Brown and Waylon Jennings.
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Track InclusionJim Ed Brown's rendition of "You Can Have Her" was included on his album "Just for You" released in 1967, while Roy Hamilton's original version is found on his album "Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits".
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ThemeThe song, "You Can Have Her", deals with the theme of sacrifice and love, where the protagonist is ready to give up their love for the happiness of their beloved.
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Musical InfluenceThe song continues to be a significant influence in both pop and country genres, as the haunting melody and deeply emotional lyrics resonate with audiences even today.
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