Let That Pony Run
Pam Tillis
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Mary was married with children Had the perfect suburban life Til her husband came clean with the help of Jim Beam And confessed all his sins in one night Said he'd fallen in love with a barmaid Said she made him feel reckless and young And when he got through, what else could she do She just let that pony run You do what you gotta do You know what you know You hang on til you can't hang on And then you learn to let go You get what you want sometimes But when it's all said and done You do what you gotta do And then you let that pony run Mary moved to West Virginia After the shock wore off She got a divorce and a chestnut horse And a barn with an old hayloft And sometimes she rides by the river Says it makes her feel reckless and young She closes her eyes and she holds on tight And she lets that pony run
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Written by: GRETCHEN PETERS
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Let That Pony Run" is a song penned by Gretchen Peters and recorded by country music singer Pam Tillis.
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Chart SuccessThe song was released in 1993 as the second single from her album "Homeward Looking Angel."
- It reached number 4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, ranking it among Pam Tillis' most successful singles.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, won the Country Music Association's Video of the Year in 1994.
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Song MeaningThe song tells a story of a woman who finds out her husband is cheating, divorces him, and begins a new life. The “pony” in the song title refers to a car, symbolizing freedom and fresh beginnings.
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Songwriting"Let That Pony Run" was written by Gretchen Peters, who also penned several hits for other artists including Martina McBride’s "Independence Day" and Faith Hill’s "The Secret of Life."
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Album TypeThe song is featured on Pam Tillis' third studio album, "Homeward Looking Angel," which has been certified platinum in the United States.
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Award NominationIn 1994, Pam Tillis was nominated for the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year, partly due to the success of "Let That Pony Run."
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Live Performances of the SongTillis often performs "Let That Pony Run" in her live concerts, making it one of her signature songs due to its popularity.
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Radio AirplayDespite being released over 25 years ago, "Let That Pony Run" continues to receive regular airplay on classic country radio stations, confirming its status as a timeless hit.
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Tillis's CareerThe success of "Let That Pony Run" helped solidify Pam Tillis' status as one of the leading female country artists of the 1990s.
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