Someone Loves You Honey
"Someone Loves You Honey" is a song written by Don Devaney, originally released by Johnny Rodriguez in 1974 on his album Songs About Ladies and Love. It was recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride and released in January 1978 as the second single and title track from the album Someone Loves You Honey. The song was Pride's 20th number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for two weeks and spent a total of 12 weeks on the country chart.[1]
"Someone Loves You Honey" | ||||
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Single by Charley Pride | ||||
from the album Someone Loves You Honey | ||||
B-side | "Days of Your Lives" | |||
Released | January 1978 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:10 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Don Devaney | |||
Producer(s) | Jerry Bradley Charley Pride | |||
Charley Pride singles chronology | ||||
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June Lodge recorded a version of the song in 1980, which became the best-selling single of 1982 in the Netherlands, and American singer Lutricia McNeal had a big hit with her version of "Someone Loves You Honey" in 1998.
Chart performance
Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
J.C. Lodge version
"Someone Loves You Honey" | ||||
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Single by J.C. Lodge | ||||
from the album Someone Loves You Honey | ||||
Released | 1982 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Don Devaney | |||
J.C. Lodge singles chronology | ||||
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"Someone Loves You Honey" on YouTube |
British singer J.C. Lodge covered "Someone Loves You Honey" in 1982. It was the first single and title track of her debut album. The song reached #1 in Belgium and The Netherlands.
Chart history
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Lutricia McNeal version
"Someone Loves You Honey" | ||||
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Single by Lutricia McNeal | ||||
from the album My Side of Town | ||||
Released | 1998 | |||
Genre | Pop, dance | |||
Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | CNR Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Don Devaney | |||
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Lutricia McNeal singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Someone Loves You Honey" on YouTube |
American singer Lutricia McNeal released a mid-tempo dance version of "Someone Loves You Honey" in 1998. It was a big hit in Europe, peaking within the top 10 in Hungary and the United Kingdom, and within the top 20 in Austria and Norway. The song was also included on her debut album My Side of Town.
Music video
The music video for "Someone Loves You Honey" was directed by Stuart Gosling.[6] It first aired in September 1998. Gosling also directed the music videos for "My Side of Town" and "Stranded".
Track listing
Europe CD maxi (1998)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Radio Remix) (3:00)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Andre's Boogie Buster Remix) (5:09)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Steve Antony & 12 Stone Hip Hop Mix) (3:54)
- Someone Loves You Honey (T-Total Mix) (6:24)
- Stranded (Unplugged) (3:34)
UK CD maxi (1998)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Radio Edit) (3:02)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Steve Antony R&B Mix) (4:10)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Club Asylum Remix Edit) (4:05)
- Someone Loves You Honey (Steve Antony & 12 Stone Hip Hop Mix) (3:52)
Charts
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References
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