Hammer and Nails

Radney Foster

About Hammer and Nails

"Hammer and Nails" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Radney Foster. It was released in October 1993 as the fourth single from the album Del Rio, TX 1959. The song reached #34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Foster and Cindy Bullens.


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1992
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Better build your house on a rock
Or watch it crumble and fail
Better build your love, hammer and nail

I see it in the darkness as if it was broad daylight
I feel it down inside my soul when I hold you tight
It takes much more than passion for love to prevail
Gotta raise it up with hammer and nails

Hammer and nail, we're gonna build this love
Faith and hope, flesh and blood
Lay that firm foundation down to the last detail
Gonna build our love with hammer and nails

You build one room for laughter, you build one room for tears
This ain't no game, no house of cards, it's gonna take us years
A vow that's only spoken comes to no avail
Put 'em in your hands, hammer and nails

Hammer and nail, we're gonna build this love
Faith and hope, flesh and blood
Lay it out so straight and true to the last detail
Gonna build our love with hammer and nails

Hammer and nail, we're gonna build this love
Faith and hope, flesh and blood
We've both seen it strong enough, we've both seen it fail
Gonna build our love with hammer and nails
Gonna build our love with hammer and nails

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Radney Foster

Radney Foster (born July 20, 1959, Del Rio, Texas, United States) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Initially a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, Foster made his recording debut as part of the Foster & Lloyd duo, recording three studio albums and with nine singles on the country charts. more »

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Written by: CYNTHIA BULLENS, RADNEY M. FOSTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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9 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Hammer and Nails" is a song by American country music singer-songwriter Radney Foster, released in 1992.
Album Details
The song is included on Foster’s debut solo album, "Del Rio, TX 1959," which peaked at #22 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Song Style
"Hammer and Nails" showcases Foster's ability to blend traditional country with contemporary style, maintaining a strong sense of storytelling in his lyrics.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Radney Foster and Cindy Bullens, who has worked with high-profile artists like Elton John and Rod Stewart.
Music Video
There is a music video for "Hammer and Nails" that was directed by John Lloyd Miller, known for his work with a number of big-country acts.
Chart Performance
Although "Hammer and Nails" didn't chart as high as some of Foster's other hits, it was well-received by critics and fans, and remains a staple in Foster's live performances.
Social Significance
The song carries a message about the importance of hard work and perseverance.
Song Legacy
Despite its less-than-stellar chart performance, "Hammer and Nails" has proven to be a fan favorite and is often highlighted as a standout track from Foster’s debut.
Other Versions
In addition to the album version, Foster has performed "Hammer and Nails" live in concert many times, with these renditions often appearing on live albums and compilations.

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