Husbands and Wives

Neil Diamond

About Husbands and Wives

"Husbands and Wives" is a single written and recorded by American country music singer Roger Miller. Miller's original, from his album Words and Music, was released in February 1966 and was a crossover hit for him, reaching Top Ten on the U. S. country and Adult Contemporary charts, as well as Top 40 on the pop charts. Since the release of Miller's original, the song has been covered by several other artists, including The Everly Brothers, Ringo Starr, Neil Diamond, a duet between David Frizzell and Shelly West, Jules Shear, and Brooks & Dunn, whose version was a number-one country hit in 1998.  


Year:
1983
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Two broken hearts lonely looking houses
Where nobody lives
Two people each having so much pride inside
Neither side forgives

Angry words spoken in haste
Such a waste of two lives
Its my belief
Pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives

[Chorus]
A woman and a man
A man and a woman
Some can and some can't and some can't

Two broken hearts lonely looking houses
Where nobody lives
Two people each having so much pride inside
Neither side forgives

Angry words spoken in haste
Such a waste of two lives
Its my belief
Pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives

[Chorus]

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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Written by: ROGER MILLER

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10 facts about this song

Original Creation
The song "Husbands and Wives" was originally written and performed by American country music singer-songwriter Roger Miller. The song was first released in 1966.
Chart Performance - Roger Miller Version
Roger Miller's original performance of "Husbands and Wives" was quite successful. It reached the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1966.
Lyric Complexity
The song is known for its profound lyrics, highlighting the strains and complexities of marriage and relationships. The lyrics reflect a level of introspection that was not commonly found in country music at that time.
Cover By Neil Diamond
"Husbands and Wives" was covered by the popular American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond in 1991. His version featured on his studio album "Lovescape."
Chart Performance - Neil Diamond Version
Diamond's cover version of "Husbands and Wives" did very well on the charts. It reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 21 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1992.
Ringo Starr’s Cover
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr also covered "Husbands and Wives" in 1998. His version was featured on his country-themed album, "Vertical Man."
The Everly Brothers' Cover
Famous rock n roll duo, The Everly Brothers, covered "Husbands and Wives" in their 1967 studio album "The Hit Sound of the Everly Brothers." The album, however, did not chart.
Multiple Artists' Influence
"Husbands and Wives" has been covered by a diverse group of artists from different genres, underscoring the song's universal appeal and its ability to transcend boundaries.
Grammy Recognition
Roger Miller's original recording of the song won a Grammy Award in 1967 for Best Country & Western Vocal Performance, Male.
Cultural Impact
The song has been recognized as a classic in country music, with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics often cited as a perfect representation of the introspective country music of the 1960s.

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