What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)

Skeeter Davis

About What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)

"What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)" is a song written by Jim Glaser, that was recorded and released as a single in 1967 by American country artist, Skeeter Davis. Jim Glaser was a member of the popular country music group, Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. "What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States on May 1, 1967, one month before it was released. The session was produced by Felton Jarvis. The song was released as a single officially in June 1967. "What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)" reached a peak of number five on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles chart later that year. The single became Davis' first top-ten country hit in three years since 1964's "Gonna Get Along Without You Now" reached number eight. Additionally, "What Does It Take" was Davis' first entry onto the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 since 1965, reaching a peak of twenty-one. The song was eventually released onto a studio album of the same name. 


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2011
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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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Skeeter Davis

Mary Frances Penick (December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004), better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer best known for crossover pop music songs of the early 1960s. She started out as part of The Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late '50s, she became a solo star. Her best-known hit was the pop classic "The End of the World" in 1963. more »

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Written by: Johnny William Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter Details
The 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.
Genre Specifics
The 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.
Released Year and Label
It was released by RCA Victor Records in 1967, as the titled track of her album.
Chart Success
The song charted number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, further solidifying Davis’s country-pop crossover appeal.
Significant Theme
This 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.
Historical Context
Coming 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.
Music Video Facts
The 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.
Album Achievement
The titular album carrying this song was one of Davis's most successful albums, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Album Charts.
Unique Instrumentation
The 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.
Impact
Skeeter’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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