I.O.U.
Jimmy Dean
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Stand beside me stand beside me you're the only one who ever made me care I can't stand to think that I might be alone Not alone again not the way it was back then Before you walked into my heart and told me we would never part So stand beside be don't never let me be alone again Stand beside me stand beside me for if I should lose you I just couldn't get anywhere Stand beside me stand beside me you're the only one who ever made me care There'll be times when everything goes wrong But darling I won't care if I know you're standing there No matter what we have to do together we can see it through So stand beside me and I'll be standing right there next to you Stand beside me
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Written by: MARC WALLACE JORDAN, BRUCE GAITSCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"I.O.U" by Jimmy Dean was first released in 1976.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being a traditional country music track, "I.O.U." reached No.9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Category ClassificationAlthough Jimmy Dean is known for his country music, "I.O.U." is categorized under spoken word genre.
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Song SubjectThis song is a touching tribute to mothers everywhere, acknowledging the sacrifices they make for their children.
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Album Inclusion"I.O.U." was featured in Jimmy Dean's album, "IOU", which also was released in 1976.
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SongwriterThe writer of this heartfelt song is not Dean himself, but rather musician and songwriter, Robert Orville Miggs.
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Mother’s Day TouchDean, in his narration style, pays tribute to mothers and the unsung work they do, making this a popular track around Mother's Day.
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Sale PerformanceBesides charting billboard, the song was hugely popular among audiences, selling over four million copies.
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Song Versatility"I.O.U." is not only popular during Mother's Day, but also made its mark at weddings, birthdays, or any event to honor mothers.
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Tribute to Other Roles"I.O.U." also pays tribute to other roles a mother plays, from a nurse to a teacher; a dressmaker to a counselor, highlighting their multidimensional job.
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Television AppearanceThe popularity of the song led to Dean performing it on popular talk shows such as The Mike Douglas Show.
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Re-releasesOver the years, "I.O.U." has been re-released in a variety of Jimmy Dean compilations due to its perennial popularity.
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Song LegacyWhile Jimmy Dean is also known for his acting and television hosting, "I.O.U." has become one of his hallmarks in the music industry.
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Song InterpretationThe "I.O.U." in the title stands for "I Owe You," reflecting a debt of gratitude towards mothers.
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Singer AppealThe song further bolstered Jimmy Dean's appeal as a family-oriented entertainer whose storytelling could elicit strong emotions.
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