A Lady Like You

Glen Campbell

About A Lady Like You

"A Lady Like You" is a song written by Keith Stegall and Jim Weatherly, and recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell. It was released in November 1984 as the second single from the album Letter to Home. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1984
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Here I am
Just an ordinary man
And my virtues are few
And I'm amazed
Every morning when I wake
With a lady like you

You're all the good things God put on this earth
And you're so much more than I deserve
And what did I ever do to win a lady like you

Look at me
I'm as common as can be
But do you make me shine
And look at you
You're a lady through and through,
So gracious and kind

And when you sleep, it's always by my side
I look at you and I'm mystified
And what did I ever do to win a lady like you

Heaven knows I'm less than perfect
And I have found the very best
But it's a mystery how someone like me
Was chosen to be blessed with a lady like you

You're all the good things God put on this earth
And you're so much more than I deserve
And what did I ever do to win a lady like you
A lady like you

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Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. more »

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Written by: KEITH STEGALL, JIM WEATHERLY

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"A Lady Like You" was released in August 1984 as the first single from Campbell's "Letter to Home" album.
Chart Performance
The country pop song climbed to number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts and was also a hit in Canada.
Artist's Career
This was one of Glen Campbell's many successful songs during his career, which spanned over 50 years and included a number of popular hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Gentle on My Mind."
Songwriters
The song was written by the talented songwriting duo of Keith Stegall and Jim Weatherly.
Iconic Lyrics
"I used to think I was not bad at all, but you got a way of making me feel so small, I see me as I am and feel shame, but I know it's worth the price if I can only learn, to have a lady like you for my own."
Song Content
"A Lady Like You" is essentially a love song, where the male protagonist expresses his awe and admiration towards the lady he loves.
Repetition of Success
Just like their first collaboration, this wasn't the last time Campbell worked with Stegall and Weatherly. The three teamed up again for the top-10 hit 'It's Just a Matter of Time.'
Album Performance
The "Letter to Home" album which features "A Lady Like You", reached number 26 on the Top Country Albums chart.
Iconic Pop Culture Reference
Campbell's impressive vocals and the poignant lyrics of "A Lady Like You" make it one of the songs that is often associated with his name.
The Later Years
Glen Campbell continued to record and to perform until his death in 2017, frequently including "A Lady Like You" in his setlist. The song remained one of his fans' favorites.
Personal Engagement
The song gives a glimpse of Campbell's emotional range and personal engagement which contributed to his success as a pop-country crossover artist.
Signature Sound
Just like many of Glen Campbell’s songs, "A Lady Like You" also features his signature clean, high-register vocals. This has been a staple of Campbell’s music and is specifically prominent in this song.

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