One You Slip Around With

Jan Howard

About One You Slip Around With

"The One You Slip Around With" is a single by American country music artist Jan Howard. Released in October 1959, the song reached #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, becoming Howard's first major hit single. The single was later released on the 1962 album, Jan Howard, issued on Wrangler Records. The song was written by her husband and Nashville songwriter, Harlan Howard. The song was later recorded by Jann Browne and released on her 1990 debut album Tell Me Why.


Year:
1972
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I had the key to heaven when we married
And for a while I brought you happiness
But now your love for me is dead and buried
And every night you share another's kiss

And I'd rather be the one you slip around with
Than be the one whose dream of love is gone
Yes, I'd rather be the one you spend your time with
Than be the one at home all alone

Deep down inside I know that I should leave you
How many tears must fall before I learn
I think of many ways that I could grieve you
And yet I'm always here when you return

But I'd rather be the one you slip around with
Than be the one whose dream of love is gone
Yes, I'd rather be the one you spend your time with
Than be the one at home all alone

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Jan Howard

Lula Grace Johnson (born March 13, 1930), known professionally as Jan Howard, is an American country music singer and Grand Ole Opry star. She attained moderate success as a country female vocalist during the 1960s and early 1970s. Her ex-husband was singer-songwriter Harlan Howard. more »

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13 facts about this song

Singer Classification
"One You Slip Around With" is a country song performed by the female singer Jan Howard, a significant figure in the 1960s Country Music scene.
Release Information
The song "One You Slip Around With" was released in 1960.
Chart Performance
The song reached up to #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks in the United States.
Record Company
"One You Slip Around With" was released by the record label Westside UK.
Writing Credit
The song was written by the collaboration of Jan Howard and Harlan Howard.
Genre Facts
This song signifies the 1960s era of country music, showcasing the classic sounds characteristic of this time period marked by more intense melodic and lyrical sophistication.
Significance
The song is one of Jan Howard's early hits which helped to establish her career in the music industry.
Inspiration behind the Song
Jan Howard co-wrote the song with her then-husband Harlan Howard, and many speculate the song reflects the couple’s own personal experiences.
Follow-up Success
Following the success of "One You Slip Around With," Jan Howard had many other hits including "Evil on Your Mind," and "For Loving You," cementing her place in country music history.
Honors and Awards
Although "One You Slip Around With" didn't win any specific awards, Jan Howard was later inducted into the Grand Ole Opry for her substantial contributions to country music, including this song.
Radio Airplay
Despite being released over five decades ago, "One You Slip Around With" still enjoys airplay on classic country radio stations today.
Cover Versions
Although there aren't any major cover versions of "One You Slip Around With," its lyric and melody are admired and respected within the country music fraternity.
Public Reception
"One You Slip Around With" is remembered as one of Howard's iconic songs, emotionally resonating with its listeners due to its deeply personal and painful story of infidelity.

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