Added: Aug 28, 2008
From: oldcountrytunes
Duration: 2:28
During the '60s, Jan Howard was one of the hottest female vocalists in country music. Born Lula Grace Johnson in West Plains, Missouri, she moved to L.A. in 1953 and became involved with songwriter Harlan Howard, whom she married a month after they first met. Howard helped her break into country music, sending her demos to various companies. As a result she began singing demos for Tex Ritter and Johnny Bond. In 1959, using the pseudonym "Jan Howard," she recorded "Yankee Go Home."In 1960, the Howards went to Nashville; there, Jan appeared on the Prince Albert Show segment of the Grand Ole Opry. Later that year, the Howards moved to Nashville permanently, where Jan's successful duet with Wynn Stewart resulted in her first solo single, "The One You Slip Around With," which made the Top 15; her next song, another duet with Stewart, reached the Top 30. In 1962, she charted with "I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again" and issued an eponymous album. Although she didn't do well on the charts, she continued to tour extensively. Two years later her career finally caught fire. Her songs of the period reflected her troubled marriage; in 1965, she reached the Top 30 with "What Makes a Man Wander?" Later that year, Howard joined Bill Anderson's touring and television shows. In 1966, she and Anderson scored two hits with "In Know You're Married (But I Love You Still)" and "Time Out." She then scored a Top Five hit with her solo "Evil on Your Mind. " Her next hit was "Bad Seed," and towards the end of the year, she had her only number one hit with "For Loving You," a duet with Anderson.In October 1968, Howard dreamed that her eldest son had been killed in Vietnam, which turned out to be true; shortly thereafter, she released the Top 15 single "My Son." In 1971, Howard became a member of the Grand Ole Opry; two years later, her youngest son committed suicide. She joined the Johnny Cash Show and in 1977 had three minor hits, including "To Love A Rolling Stone." In 1979, she and Tammy Wynette embarked on a tour of the U.S. and Great Britain. In 1984, Howard released the album Tainted Love, followed by Life of a Country Girl Singer in 1987. The same year, she published her best-selling autobiography Sunshine and Shadow. Howard remarried in 1990 and continued to appear on the Opry. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music Guide
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Rating: 4.89 (9 ratings) Views: 842' favoriteCount='4 Comments: 21
weeyin1155 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - An unknown artist to us Marcus.What a wonderful voice she has and the song is justlovely! 5***** and hugs for this one..Jan and Susan.x
ROYS5166 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Another good pure country voice and sound. Thanks friend,
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - No, David, I do not have the recording.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - She was a member of the Grand Ole Opry but she was known as a duet partner of Bill Anderson on some hit songs as well as she was the wife of the great songwriter, Harlan Howard.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - You are welcome. Thanks for commenting.
harleyhawgn Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Absolutely Beautiful Song: Man, you sure don't hear songs of this quality coming out of Nashville anymore! Marcus, you are the greatest for sharing your library of songs with all of us. THANKS A MILLION, YOUR FRIEND, C.W.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - I'm glad I have the music to share with guys like you, that appreciate it, but--I'd trade it all for a small portion of your singing and picking talent. Thanks for the wonderful comments, CW.
jtls8 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - I don`t know how I could add to the greatcomments you already received? *****`s
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - The comment and stars are enough, my friend.
Antarblue Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Great stuff! Thanks Marcus!*****
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Glad you like it, Antar. Thanks for commenting.
blu65gibson Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - maaaan!you don't hear this sound anymore!5***** always thought jan howard was very underrated in country music.haven't heard her since i was a boy.right to favorites.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Ole Jan was a little underated, I'd say. Thanks for the comment.
geena6 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - What a lovely song Marc. Jan Howard has such a lovely voice.Thankyou Marc. - Geena.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks, Geena!
pmb003 Says:
Aug 29, 2008 - love the old stuffmiss it a lot
oldcountrytunes Says:
Aug 29, 2008 - I love the old stuff too, Phyllis but I don't miss it because I listen to it instead of the radio. LOL!!!!Thanks for the comment and happy listening!!!
ladyduchess82 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I am a huge fan of Jan! Thanks so much for the great music! I was totally born at the wrong time. I love 60's-70's country.
oldcountrytunes Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - Born at the wrong time? There's plenty of the 60s and 70s music for sale and plenty on the internet to listen up free and there are some sites that have it free. Thanks for the comment.
ladyduchess82 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I'm in my mid 20's that's why I said the wrong time. I have tons of music from the 60's and 70's. Am a major fan of Jan Howard, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Bill Anderson, and George Jones...just to name a few. Thanks again for the great music!
DAVIDDAMIENR Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Do you have a recording of her singing:Pick Me Up on Your Way DownDavid