Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
Stand By My Woman Man
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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She don't worry bout me runnin' 'round,
'Cause all of my good times are wating right there for me
and she knows where I'll be when the sun goes down.
I'm a stand by my woman man.
Our world turns around a little gold band,
and love leads us through life, hand in hand.
We fall asleep at night thinking , ain't love grand.
That's why I'm a stand by my woman man.
When she's down, she knows I'll be beside her.
'Cause I'm not just her lover, I'm her friend.
Our love keeps getting better and I'll gladly spend forever
standing by the woman who stands by her man.
I'm a stand by my woman man.
Our world turns around a little gold band,
and love leads us through life, hand in hand.
I'm a stand by my woman man.
We fall asleep at night thinking , ain't love grand.
That's why I'm a stand by my woman man.
The song "Stand By My Woman Man" by Ronnie Milsap is a heartwarming tribute to the value of marital fidelity and the unwavering love between a husband and wife. The song begins by expressing the comfort of coming home to the woman he loves and the assurance that she knows he won't stray. The singer's commitment to his wife is evidenced in his line, "I'm a stand by my woman man," reaffirming that he is faithful and devoted to her.
The second verse further highlights the depth of the relationship as the singer relates how he will stand by his wife not only as her lover but as her friend. The bond between them is enviable as the lyrics sing of love that gets better over time. The song's conclusion emphasizes the continuity of their devotion, highlighting the unity of their relationship, and expressing the joy of a couple in love who fall asleep at night realizing that love is grand.
In summary, "Stand By My Woman Man" is a tribute to a love powerful enough to overcome obstacles, a commitment to putting their love first, and the desperate need to stand by each other when life gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
At five oclock she knows Ill soon be home.
My partner knows when I’ll return home from work each day.
She don't worry bout me runnin' 'round,
She doesn’t stress about me cheating on her.
'Cause all of my good times are wating right there for me
All of my happiness comes from being with my partner.
and she knows where I'll be when the sun goes down.
She knows that I will be at home with her when the day is over.
I'm a stand by my woman man.
I am loyal and dedicated to being with my partner.
Our world turns around a little gold band,
Our relationship is centered around our wedding ring and what it symbolizes.
and love leads us through life, hand in hand.
We rely on our love and support for each other to navigate through life's challenges.
We fall asleep at night thinking , ain't love grand.
We feel grateful and content in our love for each other as we fall asleep.
When she's down, she knows I'll be beside her.
I am there for her as a partner and a friend when she is feeling down.
'Cause I'm not just her lover, I'm her friend.
Our bond goes beyond just romance, I am also her close companion.
Our love keeps getting better and I'll gladly spend forever
Our relationship continues to grow and improve and I am willing to spend my life with her.
standing by the woman who stands by her man.
I stand by her because she has always stood by me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENT MARSHALL ROBBINS, BILLY SHERRILL, TAMMY WYNETTE
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