Hands of a Working Man

Ty Herndon

About Hands of a Working Man

"Hands of a Working Man" is a song written by D. Vincent Williams and Jim Collins, and recorded by American country music artist Ty Herndon. It was released in January 1999 as the third single from his album, Big Hopes. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1999, and was Herndon's last Top Ten country hit.


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1998
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At the local diner, just outside of town
He comes in an hour early
Just to beat the morning crowd
He stares out the window
And stirs his coffee cup
Another day, another dollar
Short of catching up

Same old job, same old dull routine
But in his heart, he knows what it brings

A two bedroom house
For his family of three
He's giving his all, making ends meet
A second hand car, a washing machine
They may not have much
But he gets what they need
With the hands of a working man

Down at the factory, standing in line
He waits to punch the time clock
A million worries on his mind
Oh, Jimmy's needing braces
And Betty's needing time
And the problems that he's facing
They're all building up inside

Same old job, same old dull routine
But in his heart, he knows what it brings

A two bedroom house
For his family of three
He's giving his all, making ends meet
A second hand car, a washing machine
They don't have much
But he gets what they need
With the hands of a working man

Same old job, same old dull routine
But in his heart, he knows what it brings

A two bedroom house
For his family of three
He's giving his all, making ends meet
A second hand car, a washing machine
They don't have much
But he gets what they need
With the hands of a working man
With the hands of a working man

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Ty Herndon

Boyd Tyrone "Ty" Herndon (born May 2, 1962) is an American country music singer. Signed to Epic Records in 1995, Herndon made his debut that year with the Number One single "What Mattered Most", followed by the release of his first album, also entitled What Mattered Most. This album was followed one year later by Living in a Moment, which produced his second number one country hit in its title track. more »

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Written by: DAVID VINCENT WILLIAMS, JIM COLLINS

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Hands of a Working Man" is a track sung by American country music singer, Ty Herndon.
Release and Album Information
The song is a part of Herndon's third studio album, "Steam," which was released in 1999.
Song Production
The album "Steam" was produced by Byron Gallimore and James Stroud, two sought-after producers in the country music industry.
Chart Performance
Despite the moving lyrics and soulful tune, "Hands of a Working Man" did not gain much commercial success. It did not hit the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Lyrics and Theme
The song reveres the hard work and dedication of the people working in physically demanding jobs. The lyrics emphasize the pride, strength, and resilience of an everyday working man.
Personal Significance
This was a fitting song for Ty Herndon, who has been known to appreciate and value hard work and resilience, both in his career and personal life.
Musical Style
Like most of Herndon's work, "Hands of a Working Man" features a combination of contemporary and traditional country styles. This blend helped set Herndon apart in the country music scene.
Critical Reception
Critics found Herndon's honest and raw vocal delivery on "Hands of a Working Man" to be particularly compelling and authentic.
Public Perception
While it may not have topped the charts, "Hands of a Working Man" was a hit among Herndon's fanbase, who admired the song’s heartfelt tribute to the working-class American spirit.
Artist's Career
"Steam," the album featuring "Hands of a Working Man," marked a transitional phase in Herndon's career. After this, he released several more albums that delved deeper into contemporary country music.

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