I'll Stand by You
Pretenders
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Oh, why you look so sad? Tears are in your eyes Come on and come to me now Don't be ashamed to cry Let me see you through 'Cause I've seen the dark side too When the night falls on you You don't know what to do Nothing you confess Could make me love you less I'll stand by you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you So if you're mad, get mad Don't hold it all inside Come on and talk to me now Hey, what you got to hide? I get angry too Well I'm a lot like you When you're standing at the crossroads And don't know which path to choose Let me come along 'Cause even if you're wrong I'll stand by you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you Take me in, into your darkest hour And I'll never desert you I'll stand by you And when When the night falls on you, baby You're feeling all alone You won't be on your own I'll stand by you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you Take me in, into your darkest hour And I'll never desert you I'll stand by you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you Take me in, into your darkest hour And I'll never desert you I'll stand by you
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Written by: Thomas Kelly, Christine Hynde, Billy Steinberg
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5 facts about this song
Song & Artists Details1. "I'll Stand by You" is a song written by Tom Kelly, Billy Steinberg, and Chrissie Hynde and was originally recorded by The Pretenders.
2. It was released as a single by The Pretenders in 1994 from their sixth studio album "Last of the Independents".
3. Girls Aloud, a UK-based pop girl group, also recorded a version of "I'll Stand by You" in 2004.
4. The Girls Aloud version was included in their second studio album, "What Will the Neighbours Say?".
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Song Performance & Chart Success5. "I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994.
6. The version by Girls Aloud was a UK chart-topper, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2004.
7. Girls Aloud's rendition of the song was the official Children in Need charity single for that year.
8. Girls Aloud performed "I'll Stand by You" live for the first time during the 2004 series of Fame Academy, which was a televised competition in the UK.
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Song Style & Lyrics9. The song is a ballad, with a message of strength, assurance and undying support as suggested by its lyrics.
10. Both Pretenders and Girls Aloud's versions are notable for their distinctive rock and pop sound respectively.
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Video & Promotion11. The video for Girls Aloud's version of the song features each of the five members in separate scenes, with cut scenes of them together in the recording studio.
12. The song was used to promote major causes and movements; apart from being a charity single, it was also played at various events to inspire unity and resilience.
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Song Covers & Variations13. "I'll Stand by You" has been covered by numerous artists including Carrie Underwood, who performed the song during the finale of American Idol in 2005.
14. Patti LaBelle also recorded a version of "I'll Stand by You", which was included in her 2005 covers album, "Classic Moments".
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