I'll Stand By You

Girls Aloud

About I'll Stand By You

"I'll Stand by You" is a song recorded by the Pretenders from their sixth studio album, Last of the Independents (1994). The song was written by Chrissie Hynde and the songwriting team of Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, and produced by Ian Stanley. The song pledges love and faithful assistance in times of personal darkness. Released on July 21, 1994, "I'll Stand by You" reached the top 20 in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Iceland, the United Kingdom and the United States. It also became a major hit for British girl group Girls Aloud in 2004 and American country singer Carrie Underwood in 2007, both times recorded as a charity single. Colombian singer Shakira performed the song for the live charity telethon Hope for Haiti Now in 2010; her cover version was released on the charity benefit album of the same name. 


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Oh, why you look so sad? 
Tears are in your eyes 
Come on and come to me now 
Don't be ashamed to cry 
Let me see you through 
Cause I've seen the dark side too 
When the night falls on you 
You don't know what to do 
Nothing you confess 
Could make me love you less 

I'll stand by you 
I'll stand by you 
Won't let nobody hurt you 
I'll stand by you 

So if you're mad, get mad 
Don't hold it all inside 
Come on and talk to me now 
Hey, what you got to hide? 
I get angry too 
Well I'm a lot like you 
You're standing at the crossroads 
And don't know which path to choose 
Let me come along 
Cause even if you're wrong 

I'll stand by you 
I'll stand by you 
Won't let nobody hurt you 
I'll stand by you 
Take me in, into your darkest hour 
And I'll never desert you 
I'll stand by you 

And when
When the night falls on you, baby 
You're feeling all alone 
You won't be on your own 

I'll stand by you 
I'll stand by you 
Won't let nobody hurt you 

I'll stand by you 
Take me in, into your darkest hour 
And I'll never desert you 
I'll stand by you 
I'll stand by you 
Won't let nobody hurt you 
I'll stand by you 
Won't let nobody hurt you 
I'll stand by you

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Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are an English-Irishpop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole (née Tweedy), Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor imprint. The group achieved a string of twenty-two consecutive top eleven singles in the United Kingdom, including four number ones. They also achieved six certified albums, two of them reached number one. They have been nominated for five Brit Awards, winning the 2009 Best Single for "The Promise". more »

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Written by: Thomas Kelly, Christine Hynde, Billy Steinberg

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5 facts about this song

Song & Artists Details
1. "I'll Stand by You" is a song written by Tom Kelly, Billy Steinberg, and Chrissie Hynde and was originally recorded by The Pretenders. 2. It was released as a single by The Pretenders in 1994 from their sixth studio album "Last of the Independents". 3. Girls Aloud, a UK-based pop girl group, also recorded a version of "I'll Stand by You" in 2004. 4. The Girls Aloud version was included in their second studio album, "What Will the Neighbours Say?".
Song Performance & Chart Success
5. "I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994. 6. The version by Girls Aloud was a UK chart-topper, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2004. 7. Girls Aloud's rendition of the song was the official Children in Need charity single for that year. 8. Girls Aloud performed "I'll Stand by You" live for the first time during the 2004 series of Fame Academy, which was a televised competition in the UK.
Song Style & Lyrics
9. The song is a ballad, with a message of strength, assurance and undying support as suggested by its lyrics. 10. Both Pretenders and Girls Aloud's versions are notable for their distinctive rock and pop sound respectively.
Video & Promotion
11. The video for Girls Aloud's version of the song features each of the five members in separate scenes, with cut scenes of them together in the recording studio. 12. The song was used to promote major causes and movements; apart from being a charity single, it was also played at various events to inspire unity and resilience.
Song Covers & Variations
13. "I'll Stand by You" has been covered by numerous artists including Carrie Underwood, who performed the song during the finale of American Idol in 2005. 14. Patti LaBelle also recorded a version of "I'll Stand by You", which was included in her 2005 covers album, "Classic Moments".

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