Married at age 15, Howard had three sons before she turned 21. After two divorces, she headed to Los Angeles and took on jobs as a waitress and a secretary to support her family. Through singer Wynn Stewart, she met and later married then up-and-coming songwriter Harlan Howard. Although she had no musical training or experience, Harlan convinced her to record demos of his songs. This brought her the attention and encouragement of Johnny Bond and Tex Ritter. In 1959, she and Stewart recorded the duet “Yankee Go Home.” That same year she made her Opry debut; it was one of the first times the $65-a-week secretary had ever sung on stage.
The Howards moved from California to Nashville in 1960. Her first solo single, “The One You Slip Around With,” was a Top 10 hit, and both Billboard and Cash Box magazines named her their Most Promising Country Vocalist.
In 1964, she signed with Decca Records and had another hit in 1965 with “What Makes a Man Wander.” That same year she joined Bill Anderson’s syndicated TV and road show and sang with him regularly on the Opry. For seven years they won many top-duo awards, and she enjoyed her greatest chart success with their duets: “For Loving You” went to No. 1 and was followed by four Top 5 hits.
At the same time, her solo single “Evil on Your Mind” (named one of country music’s 500 greatest singles by the book Heartaches by the Number) went Top 5. “Bad Seed” reached number 10 in 1966, and, over the next seven years, she charted several more singles.
Her single “My Son,” a song that began as a letter to her son Jimmy in Vietnam, was released just a few weeks before he was killed in action in 1968. She wrote of coping with the tragedies of his death and that of her youngest son David in her 1987 autobiography, Sunshine and Shadow.
In 1992, Howard’s efforts on behalf of the armed forces, mental health, the Veterans Administration, Vietnam veterans, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial earned her the Tennessee Adjutant General’s Distinguished Patriot Medal, its highest civilian honor. In 2005, the Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presented her with the Medal of Merit, which is awarded for “exceptional service rendered to country, community and humankind.”
A regular guest on the Opry for years, Howard formally joined the cast in 1971. She continued to tour periodically and to work for causes related to military veterans. In 2005, she was recognized by her home state with her induction into the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame.
She subsequently appeared on albums by other artists. In 2007, she recorded a duet with Bill Anderson and Vince Gill for Anderson's studio release, Whisperin' Bluegrass. In 2017, Howard and Jessi Colter appeared on Jeannie Seely's studio album Written in Song, singing on the track "We're Still Hangin' in There, Ain't We Jessi". In 2019, she celebrated her 90th birthday at the Opry, making her the show's oldest living member. On June 25, 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Jan Howard among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire.
All The Time
Jan Howard Lyrics
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Every day I'll prove it every way in happiness or in loneliness I'll love you
Other arms may tempt me but don't let that bother you
For even if they tempt me I'll never be untrue
All the time yes darling all the time
Through the years through smiles or tears I'll love you
Other arms may tempt me
but the singer reassures their partner that they will remain faithful and committed. They vow to love their partner constantly and tenderly, regardless of the circumstances. They promise to prove their love every day, in both happy and lonely times.
The lyrics acknowledge the presence of other potential temptations, but the singer dismisses them as insignificant. They assure their partner that even if others attempt to lure them away, they will never be unfaithful. The love they have for their partner is unwavering and enduring, and they pledge to continue loving them through the years, through both joyful and sorrowful moments.
This song is a beautiful declaration of unwavering love and loyalty. It highlights the commitment of the singer to their partner, promising to love them consistently and fiercely, regardless of any challenges or temptations that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time yes darling all the time tenderly and constantly I'll love you
I promise to love you deeply and consistently, without interruption or hesitation.
Every day I'll prove it every way in happiness or in loneliness I'll love you
Each day, I will demonstrate my love for you through various actions, whether we're joyful or feeling lonely.
Other arms may tempt me but don't let that bother you
There may be people who try to entice me with their affection, but you shouldn't be concerned about it.
For even if they tempt me I'll never be untrue
Even if others try to tempt me away, I will always remain faithful and loyal to you.
Through the years through smiles or tears I'll love you
Regardless of the passing years and the ups and downs we may face, my love for you will endure constant and unwavering.
Other arms may tempt me
There might be people who try to seduce me or offer their affection.
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Written by: A. ALEXANDER, DONNIE FRITTS
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