Ready, Willing and Able

Lari White

About Ready, Willing and Able

"Ready, Willing and Able" is a song written by Jess Leary and Jody Alan Sweet. It was first recorded in 1994 by Daron Norwood for his 1995 Giant Records album of the same name. It was later recorded by Lari White. Released in December 1995, White's version was the first single from the album Don't Fence Me In. The song reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1995
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(Jess Leary/Jody Alan Sweet)

Blue Moon is rising, all hope seems gone
A heart can be lonely only so long
Baby, don't worry 'cause somebody cares
Call out my name and I'll be right there

If you need a shoulder strong enough to lean on
If you need a hand that fits like a glove
If you need a heart then hold on steady
Cause I'm ready, willing and able to love

I know you're wary, you've been hurt before
But it's time to move on, now, and close that old door
Open your heart, wipe those tears from your eyes
You've got my number, don't even think twice

If you need a shoulder strong enough to lean on
If you need a hand that fits like a glove
If you need a heart then hold on steady
Cause I'm ready, willing and able to love

You think it over, my offer still stands
And if you're still uncertain, I'll say it again

If you need a shoulder strong enough to lean on
If you need a hand that fits like a glove
If you need a heart then hold on steady
Cause I'm ready, willing and able to love

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Lari White

Lari Michele White (born May 13, 1965 in Dunedin, Florida) is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network. A recording contract with RCA Records Nashville followed a year later, producing three studio albums, a greatest hits package, and several chart singles. A fourth studio album was released in 1998 on Lyric Street Records, followed by two more releases on White's own label, Skinny White Girl. Overall, White has charted twelve times on the Billboard country music charts, with three of her singles having reached Top Ten: "That's My Baby" and "That's How You Know (When You're In Love)" at No. 10, and "Now I Know" at No. 5. more »

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11 facts about this song

Record Label and Release Year
"Ready, Willing and Able" by Lari White was released in 1996 under the RCA label.
Album Appearance
It is one of the tracks in Lari White's third studio album, "Don't Fence Me In."
Genre
The song is categorized under the music genre of country.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Jess Leary and Jody Alan Sweet.
Chart Performance
"Ready, Willing and Able" reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Music Video
The song includes a music video, directed by the award-winning Steven Goldmann, known for his work with country stars like Faith Hill and Martina McBride.
Concept of the Song
The song’s theme encapsulates persistence, love, and resilience, typically adopting a high-spirited and optimistic tone.
Critical Acclaim
Lari White's performance on the song was praised for its upbeat nature and the perfect blend of pop and honky-tonk insights.
Artistic Style
White's work, including "Ready, Willing and Able," is notable for incorporating broad-ranging influences from the spheres of pop, soul, gospel, and country.
Lari White's Career
Although not her biggest hit, "Ready, Willing and Able" is often considered one of Lari White's signature songs and is reflective of her successful career in the country music industry in the 1990s.
Legacy
Despite Lari White's untimely passing in 2018, "Ready, Willing and Able," along with her other tracks, continues to be beloved by fans of country music.

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