What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)
Skeeter Davis
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I guess my loving just ain't good enough for you Cause every time I turn my head you look at someone new Your kind don't like walking babe you want an easy ride What does it take to keep a man like you satisfied [ strings ] You've got a plan in mind to make things come your way I wonder if it's worth the price you have to pay Cause life gets cold and lonely when your self respect has died What does it take to keep a man like you satisfied [ strings ] You think you need more love than any other man Someday you'll taste your cup of life and find it filled with sand And then you'll have to turn and face the man within For where I stand I don't think you'll be proud of where you've been And when you're running from yourself there's just no place to hide What does it take to keep a man like you satisfied [ strings ] What does it take to keep a man like you satisfied
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Written by: Johnny William Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter DetailsThe song "What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)" was written by Jim Glaser and Jimmy Payne. Notably, Jim Glaser won a Grammy Award later in his career.
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Genre SpecificsThe song is steeped in the genre of country and pop. Skeeter Davis was one of the pioneers of the countrypolitan sound, which blended country music with pop arrangements.
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Released Year and LabelIt was released by RCA Victor Records in 1967, as the titled track of her album.
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Chart SuccessThe song charted number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, further solidifying Davis’s country-pop crossover appeal.
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Significant ThemeThis song is about a woman questioning what she could have done to keep her man happy, thereby highlighting the societal expectations faced by women during its era.
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Historical ContextComing out in 1967, this song's themes parallel a time in American history when the roles of women were rapidly changing and the women's liberation movement was gaining traction.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "What Does It Take" was an episode of a popular U.S. show called "Hee Haw." The video presents a live performance by Skeeter Davis.
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Album AchievementThe titular album carrying this song was one of Davis's most successful albums, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Album Charts.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song, like Davis's other works, is known for its lush arrangement which incorporates strings and backup vocalists in addition to the standard guitar and drums found in country music of the time.
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ImpactSkeeter’s portrayal of emotional vulnerability in her songs, including "What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)", has influenced many artists in the country and pop genres.
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