There Stands the Glass
Webb Pierce
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There stands the glass that will ease all my pain That will settle my brain it's my first one today There stands the glass that will hide all my fears That will drown all my tear brother I'm on my way I'm wondering where you are tonight I'm wondering if you are all right I wonder if you think of me in my misery There stands the glass fill it up to the brim Until my troubles grow dim it's my first one today I'm wondering where you are tonight I'm wondering if you are all right I wonder if you think of me in my misery There stands the glass fill it up to the brim Until my troubles grow dim it's my first one today
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Written by: AUDREY GRISHAM, MARY JEAN SHURTZ, RUSS HULL
Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Recording History"There Stands the Glass" was recorded by Webb Pierce, who was one of the most popular American honky tonk vocalists of the 1950s.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1953 as a part of Webb Pierce's album "Webb Pierce."
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Chart Performance"There Stands the Glass" was a massive success and topped the Billboard Country charts for a record 12 weeks.
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SongwritersThe song credits three songwriters: Russ Hull, Mary Jean Shurtz, and Autry Greisham.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the Country and Honky Tonk genres.
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Cover Versions"There Stands the Glass" has been covered by many artists over the years. Some notable versions include those by Carl Smith, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Ted Hawkins.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics deal with numbing the pain of lost love with alcohol. It is often considered one of the best honky-tonk drinking songs.
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Influence and Legacy"There Stands the Glass" is considered one of Pierce's signature songs and is one of the most influential honky tonk songs of the 1950s.
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Song RankingIn 2003, the song was ranked 11 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music List.
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Performance StyleWebb Pierce's dramatic and evocative singing style made "There Stands the Glass" stand out amongst other songs of the same era.
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Award RecognitionWebb Pierce was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, with "There Stands the Glass" being one of his most recognized and influential tracks.
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Musical ArrangementThe song is noted for its traditional country music arrangement - featuring steel guitar and fiddle. The simplicity of the arrangement is said to add to the song's poignant narrative.
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Record Label"There Stands the Glass" was released under the Decca Records, a significant record label in the music industry during the mid-20th century.
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