Stand on It (Bruce Springsteen song)
"Stand on It" is a song written and originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen initially released it as the non-LP B-side of the "Glory Days" single in May 1985; the track was also featured in the film Ruthless People and its accompanying soundtrack album. "Stand On It" later appeared in a slightly longer version with an extra verse on Springsteen's outtakes and B-sides compilation Tracks.
| "Stand on It" | ||||
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| Single by Mel McDaniel | ||||
| from the album Just Can't Sit Down Music | ||||
| B-side | "In Oklahoma" | |||
| Released | September 15, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | April 1986 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bruce Springsteen | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Kennedy | |||
| Mel McDaniel singles chronology | ||||
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A little over a year after Springsteen's release, the song was recorded by American country music artist Mel McDaniel.[1] It was released in September 1986 as the lead single from McDaniel's album, Just Can't Sit Down Music. It peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Personnel (Springsteen version)
According to authors Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon:[2]
- Bruce Springsteen – vocals, guitars
- Roy Bittan – piano
- Garry Tallent – bass
- Max Weinberg – drums
Chart performance
"Stand on It" debuted at number 70 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of September 27, 1986.
| Chart (1986-1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 12 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 5 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- Margotin, Philippe; Guesdon, Jean-Michel (2020). Bruce Springsteen All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. London: Cassell Illustrated. p. 260. ISBN 978-1-78472-649-2.
