I'm Holding My Own
"I'm Holding My Own" is a song written by Tony Arata, and recorded by American country music singer Lee Roy Parnell. It was released in January 1994 as the second single from his album On the Road. The song spent 20 weeks on the Hot Country Songs charts, peaking at number three in 1994.[1]
| "I'm Holding My Own" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Lee Roy Parnell | ||||
| from the album On the Road | ||||
| B-side | "Fresh Coat of Paint"[1] | |||
| Released | January 3, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tony Arata | |||
| Producer(s) | Scott Hendricks | |||
| Lee Roy Parnell singles chronology | ||||
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Content
The narrator runs into his ex-lover on the street and they talk about how they have been doing since the breakup. She states that while she is with another man there is a chance for them to get back together. The narrator states that he is doing alright by himself.
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Oblowitz and premiered in early 1994. The video was filmed in and around New York City.
Chart performance
"I'm Holding My Own" debuted at number 71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 8, 1994.
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 2 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 62 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 40 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 315. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2447." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. April 18, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- "Lee Roy Parnell Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1994". RPM. December 12, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- "Best of 1994: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
