Let That Pony Run

Pam Tillis

About Let That Pony Run

"Let That Pony Run" is a song written by Gretchen Peters and recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis. It was released in January 1993 as the second single from the album Homeward Looking Angel. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1992
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Mary was married with children
Had the perfect suburban life
Til her husband came clean with the help of Jim Beam
And confessed all his sins in one night
Said he'd fallen in love with a barmaid
Said she made him feel reckless and young
And when he got through, what else could she do
She just let that pony run

You do what you gotta do
You know what you know
You hang on til you can't hang on
And then you learn to let go
You get what you want sometimes
But when it's all said and done
You do what you gotta do
And then you let that pony run

Mary moved to West Virginia
After the shock wore off
She got a divorce and a chestnut horse
And a barn with an old hayloft
And sometimes she rides by the river
Says it makes her feel reckless and young
She closes her eyes and she holds on tight
And she lets that pony run

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Pam Tillis

Pamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis, and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. more »

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Written by: GRETCHEN PETERS

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Song Details
"Let That Pony Run" is a song penned by Gretchen Peters and recorded by country music singer Pam Tillis.
Chart Success
The song was released in 1993 as the second single from her album "Homeward Looking Angel." - It reached number 4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, ranking it among Pam Tillis' most successful singles.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, won the Country Music Association's Video of the Year in 1994.
Song Meaning
The song tells a story of a woman who finds out her husband is cheating, divorces him, and begins a new life. The “pony” in the song title refers to a car, symbolizing freedom and fresh beginnings.
Songwriting
"Let That Pony Run" was written by Gretchen Peters, who also penned several hits for other artists including Martina McBride’s "Independence Day" and Faith Hill’s "The Secret of Life."
Album Type
The song is featured on Pam Tillis' third studio album, "Homeward Looking Angel," which has been certified platinum in the United States.
Award Nomination
In 1994, Pam Tillis was nominated for the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year, partly due to the success of "Let That Pony Run."
Live Performances of the Song
Tillis often performs "Let That Pony Run" in her live concerts, making it one of her signature songs due to its popularity.
Radio Airplay
Despite being released over 25 years ago, "Let That Pony Run" continues to receive regular airplay on classic country radio stations, confirming its status as a timeless hit.
Tillis's Career
The success of "Let That Pony Run" helped solidify Pam Tillis' status as one of the leading female country artists of the 1990s.

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