Don't Just Stand There
Carl Smith
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When you feel like you're in love don't just stand there When you see that moon above don't just stand there You gotta laugh and dance and sing you gotta get that gal a ring When you feel like you're in love don't just stand there When the moon is shinin' bright in your Saturday night You're not havin' any fun then maybe you're out with the wrong one When you feel like you're in love hold her tighter And the moon and stars above all shine brighter You gotta laugh and dance and sing you gotta get that gal a ring When you feel like you're in love don't just stand there [ steel - guitar ] (Repeat above lyrics)
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Written by: BERNICE ROSS, LOR CRANE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Identification"Don't Just Stand There" is a popular song by American country music artist Carl Smith.
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ReleaseThis song was released in 1952, marking one of Smith’s early pieces in his music career.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls within the traditional Country and Western genre, representative of Smith's overall musical style.
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Record LabelIt was released under the Columbia Records label, one of the most renowned recording companies of country music.
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SuccessAlthough the exact chart success of "Don't Just Stand There" is not widely documented, Carl Smith was known for a career of successful singles, with five number one hits on the Billboard country charts in the 1950s.
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Song ThemeThe song, like many of Smith’s works, primarily focuses on themes of love and relationships.
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AlbumsIt's featured in several Carl Smith’s compilation albums, including “Carl Smith's Greatest Hits'' and “The Essential Carl Smith (1950-1956)”.
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Music StyleThe song displays Smith’s signature honky-tonk style, which was predominant in rural bars in the south and southwest of the United States in the mid-20th century.
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Cover VersionsWhile there aren't any notable cover versions of "Don't Just Stand There", Smith's work has influenced many country artists who came after him.
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LegacyWhile Carl Smith is perhaps best known for his singles like "Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" and "If Teardrops Were Pennies", "Don't Just Stand There" is a part of his legacy, helping to solidify his place as one of the pioneers in honky-tonk and country music.
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