[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
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Lonely Women Make Good Lovers
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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They're all at the mercy of a good lookin' smooth talkin' man
Lonely women make good lovers
So if you got a woman, you better treat her just as good as you can
Lots of times a lonely girl will go out on the town
With no thought of evil on her mind
She don't try to plant bad seeds
A friendly smile will do it every time
Lonely women make good lovers
They're all at the mercy of a good lookin' smooth talkin' man
Lonely women make good lovers
So if you got a woman, you better treat her just as good as you can
Once a woman's tasted love, she can't do without it
She'll search for something warm when she gets cold
And if her lips are wet with wine when it comes to lovin' time
She'll trade her pride for something warm to hold
Lonely women make good lovers
They're all at the mercy of a good lookin' smooth talkin' man
Lonely women make good lovers
So if you got a woman, you better treat her just as good as you can
Lonely women make good lovers
The song 'Lonely Women Make Good Lovers' by Steve Wariner talks about the vulnerability of lonely women in the hands of charming and persuasive men. The chorus of the song emphasizes this theme - that lonely women are susceptible to advances of such men, and once they have tasted love, they seek it out constantly. The first verse describes how a woman goes out without any malicious intent, but with a smile and a friendly conversation, she could fall for someone. The second verse talks more explicitly about how a woman who is lonely will seek warmth and comfort, sometimes giving up her pride in the process.
The song is, therefore, a warning that men should not take advantage of lonely women but should instead treat them well. A simple smile and conversation could lead to something dangerous, but the reverse is also true. Men who show kindness and respect to lonely women show them a different kind of love, one that is not just based on attraction, but on genuine care and concern. The song encourages men to treat women with the love they deserve, regardless of their life circumstances.
Interesting facts about the song:
- 'Lonely Women Make Good Lovers' was written by Bob McDill and first recorded by country music singer Bob Luman in 1972.
- Steve Wariner's version, released in 1984, was his first top-five hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- The song was later covered by a variety of other country singers, including Barbara Mandrell, Conway Twitty, and Mickey Gilley.
- McDill, the songwriter, also wrote several other hits for Wariner, including 'Lynda' and 'Kansas City Lights.'
- According to Wariner, he heard the song on the radio while driving down the highway and knew he wanted to record it immediately.
- In a 2019 interview, Wariner said the song's success helped establish him as a serious solo artist.
- The song's popularity owes much to its catchy chorus, with the rhythm and melody of the song perfectly complementing the lyrics.
- The use of the phrase 'lonely women make good lovers' has been both praised and criticized for its implications of gender stereotypes.
- The song's music video features Wariner performing and various images of women, including a housewife on the phone and a lonely woman in a bar.
- The song's message of treating women with respect and kindness is particularly relevant in the #MeToo era, where many women have spoken out about sexual harassment and abuse.
Chords:
Verse: G - C - G - D - G - C - G - D
Chorus: G - C - G - D - G - C - G
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely women make good lovers
Women who are often lonely are good in giving love.
They're all at the mercy of a good lookin' smooth talkin' man
Lonely women are vulnerable and easily susceptible to the charm of a good-looking, smooth-talking man.
So if you got a woman, you better treat her just as good as you can
If you have a woman in your life, you should treat her with love, respect and care to avoid making her feel the pain of loneliness.
Lots of times a lonely girl will go out on the town
Often, lonely women would try to seek companionship by going out and meeting new people.
With no thought of evil on her mind
Lonely women are generally genuine and have honest intentions when it comes to finding a companion.
She don't try to plant bad seeds
Lonely women don't look for trouble and don't have any intention to stir up any drama.
Lord knows there's something every woman needs
Every woman needs someone to love and be loved in return.
A friendly smile will do it every time
Sometimes, all it takes for a lonely woman to feel loved is a warm, friendly smile.
Once a woman's tasted love, she can't do without it
Once a woman experiences the joy of being loved, she can't live without that feeling of being cherished.
She'll search for something warm when she gets cold
When a woman feels lonely, she'll try to find solace and comfort in the arms of someone who can give her warmth.
And if her lips are wet with wine when it comes to lovin' time
When a woman drinks alcohol, she may be more likely to seek affection and physical intimacy.
She'll trade her pride for something warm to hold
A woman who feels lonely and neglected may be willing to give up her sense of pride just to feel loved and held.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Freddy Weller, Dewey Lindon Oldham
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