"Sticks and Stones" is a debut song written by Elbert West and Roger Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released on November 26, 1991 as his debut single, and served as the title track and first single from Lawrence's debut album Sticks and Stones. In January 1992, it became his first Number One and Top 10 hit on the Billboard country singles charts and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
| "Sticks and Stones" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Tracy Lawrence | ||||
| from the album Sticks and Stones | ||||
| B-side | "Paris, TN" | |||
| Released | November 26, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Atlantic 1930 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Roger Dillon, Elbert West | |||
| Producer(s) | James Stroud | |||
| Tracy Lawrence singles chronology | ||||
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Content
edit"Sticks and Stones" is a moderate up-tempo with electric guitar and fiddle backing. In it, the male narrator addresses a lover who has just broken up with him. He tells her that she can take all the possessions that she wants, even though he is so heartbroken.
According to Allmusic, the song's success was due in part to publicity that Lawrence had received after being shot in the knee and pelvis while trying to protect his girlfriend.[1]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Richard Jernigan and premiered in late 1991.
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1991-1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 32 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ Huey, Steve. "Tracy Lawrence biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2040." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. February 1, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Tracy Lawrence Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1992". RPM. December 19, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1992: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
