I.O.U.

Jimmy Dean

About I.O.U.

I. O. U. is a song written by Jimmy Dean and Larry Markes, and recorded most famously by Dean. A recitation with an instrumental backing that paid homage to mothers and motherhood, "I. O. U." became Dean's first top 10 country hit in 10 years and briefly sparked the comeback of sentimental-style recitations.


Year:
2004
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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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Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand, he became a national television personality starting in 1957, rising to fame for his 1961 country crossover hit "Big Bad John" and his television series, The Jimmy Dean Show, which also gave puppeteer Jim Henson his first national media exposure. His acting career included a supporting role as Willard Whyte in the 1971 James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever. He lived near Richmond, Virginia, and was nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, although he was formally inducted posthumously. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a traditional country music track, "I.O.U." reached No.9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Category Classification
Although Jimmy Dean is known for his country music, "I.O.U." is categorized under spoken word genre.
Song Subject
This song is a touching tribute to mothers everywhere, acknowledging the sacrifices they make for their children.
Album Inclusion
"I.O.U." was featured in Jimmy Dean's album, "IOU", which also was released in 1976.
Songwriter
The writer of this heartfelt song is not Dean himself, but rather musician and songwriter, Robert Orville Miggs.
Mother’s Day Touch
Dean, in his narration style, pays tribute to mothers and the unsung work they do, making this a popular track around Mother's Day.
Sale Performance
Besides charting billboard, the song was hugely popular among audiences, selling over four million copies.
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.
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.
Television Appearance
The popularity of the song led to Dean performing it on popular talk shows such as The Mike Douglas Show.
Re-releases
Over the years, "I.O.U." has been re-released in a variety of Jimmy Dean compilations due to its perennial popularity.
Song Legacy
While Jimmy Dean is also known for his acting and television hosting, "I.O.U." has become one of his hallmarks in the music industry.
Song Interpretation
The "I.O.U." in the title stands for "I Owe You," reflecting a debt of gratitude towards mothers.
Singer Appeal
The song further bolstered Jimmy Dean's appeal as a family-oriented entertainer whose storytelling could elicit strong emotions.

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