You've Got to Stand for Something (song)
Encyclopedia
"You've Got to Stand for Something" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music
singer Aaron Tippin
. Released in late 1990 as his debut single, it is also the title track to his 1991 debut album You've Got to Stand for Something
. It reached Top Ten on the country singles charts in early 1991.
themes that would show up in many of his later songs as well. In it, the narrator recalls the life lessons taught to him by his father, who told him that he should stand up for his moral convictions.
In 1990, comedian Bob Hope
heard Tippin perform the song, and invited Tippin to sing it on his USO tour for soldiers who were serving in the Gulf War
at the time.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Aaron Tippin
Aaron Tippin
Aaron Dupree Tippin is an American country music artist and record producer. Initially a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, he gained a recording contract with RCA Records in 1990...
. Released in late 1990 as his debut single, it is also the title track to his 1991 debut album You've Got to Stand for Something
You've Got to Stand for Something
You've Got to Stand for Something is the debut album of American country music artist Aaron Tippin. The title track was Tippin's first chart entry, peaking at #6 on the Billboard country charts in 1991. Also released from this album were "I Wonder How Far It Is over You" and "She Made a Memory out...
. It reached Top Ten on the country singles charts in early 1991.
Content
"You've Got to Stand for Something" is a mid-tempo, exemplifying the patriotic blue collarBlue collar
Blue collar can refer to:*Blue-collar worker, a traditional designation of the working class*Blue-collar crime, the types of crimes typically associated with the working class*A census designation...
themes that would show up in many of his later songs as well. In it, the narrator recalls the life lessons taught to him by his father, who told him that he should stand up for his moral convictions.
In 1990, comedian Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel...
heard Tippin perform the song, and invited Tippin to sing it on his USO tour for soldiers who were serving in the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
at the time.
Chart positions
| Chart (1990-1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 6 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 13 |