Superman

Donna Fargo

About Superman

"Superman" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Donna Fargo. It was released in December 1972 as the first single from the album My Second Album. "Superman" was Donna Fargo's third, consecutive number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for a single week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. The song was written by Fargo and Eddie Sauter.


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1972
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Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman), Superman
Now there you go pickin' on me again
Pushin' me to the very e-e-end
Tellin' me to move another mountain
Well just 'cause you can walk on water
And you know son, I can
You know you're mamma should have named you Superman

Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman), Superman
Now let's go through this one more time
You do your thing and I'll do mine
Now honey baby, you've gotta draw the line
Your hangup is messin' with mine
All I can do is the best I can
To change the ways that you can't stand
And if it ain't good enough for superman
He ain't good enough for me

Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman), Superman
So you don't have to rub it in
Just 'cause you're right and I'm wrong again
Sometimes right is just as wrong as wrong is
And I ain't never gonna learn how to make it plain
I wouldn't if I could for all the bull in Spain
But you go right ahead and do it, do it Superman

Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman), Superman
Yeah, let's go through this one more time
You do your thing and I'll do mine
But honey baby, we gotta draw the line
Your hangup is messin' with mine
All I can do is the best I can
To change the ways that you can't stand
And if it ain't good enough for superman
He ain't good enough for mine

Superman (Superman), Superman (Superman), Superman
Yeah let's go through this one more time
You do you're thing and I'll do mine
Well honey baby, we've gotta draw the line
Your hang up is messin' with mine
All I can do is the best I can
To change the ways that you can't stand
And if it

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Donna Fargo

Donna Fargo (born Yvonne Vaughan, November 10, 1945, Mount Airy, North Carolina) is an American country music singer-songwriter, who is best known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. These include "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became crossover pop hits in 1972. more »

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Written by: MASSIMO LONGHI, GIORGIO VANNI, ALESSANDRA VALERI MANERA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Superman" by Donna Fargo belongs to the Country music genre.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Superman" climbed to the #13 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1973, demonstrating its commercial success.
Album Inclusion
"Superman" was included in Donna Fargo's album "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA," which was highly successful and won the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance.
Interpretation
The song "Superman" is about a woman's love and admiration for her significant other, whom she describes as her "Superman."
Song Writing
Like most of her songs, "Superman" was also written by Donna Fargo herself which demonstrates her skills not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
Production
The popular track was produced by the well-known producer Stan Silver.
Popular Opinion
Among all her songs, "Superman" is one of her most popular songs, fondly remembered for its upbeat tempo and positive message.
Cultural Influence
The song's popularity contributed to Fargo's influence in the country music industry, and she is often lauded as an important figure in paving the way for future generations of female country artists.
Artist Recognition
In 1972, around the time when "Superman" was gaining popularity, Donna Fargo was named the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year.
Musical Style
The song is an example of Fargo's musical style which is characterized by positive, uplifting lyrics, a strong narrative and country instrumentation.

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