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"Sticks and Stones" is a song written by Elbert West and Roger Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released in November 1991 as the title track and first single from Lawrence's debut album Sticks and Stones .
Sticks and stones will break our bones But calling names, wont hurt us. [1] The phrase also appeared in 1872, where it is presented as advice in Tappy's Chicks: and Other Links Between Nature and Human Nature, by Mrs. George Cupples. [3] The version used in that work runs: Sticks and stones may break my bones But names will never harm me.
The track sees Joyner Lucas delving into the complexities of fame and the challenges of dealing with criticism and betrayal. [1] Reflecting on his personal struggles, he raps, "I've seen my whole family stab my back, I should have known / They say sticks and stones will break your bones, I'm sticks and stones". [2]
"Sticks and Stones" lyrically discusses her negative experiences as part of the girl group Girls Aloud, including that of her underage alcohol consumption and "faceless" bullying from the media and other celebrities. The song found success with anti-bullying organisations and garnered positive reviews from music critics, with many complementing ...
Sticks and Stones" is an R&B song, written by Titus Turner. The song is best known in a 1960 version by Ray Charles , who added the Latin drum part. [ 1 ] It was his first R&B hit with ABC-Paramount , followed in 1961 with " Hit the Road Jack ".
Jónsi recorded "Sticks and Stones" for the score to the 2010 film How to Train Your Dragon, [5] for which DreamWorks Animation released a music video on 17 December 2010. [6] His song "Tornado" was featured in the arena show adaptation of this film.
From Sticks and Stones liner notes. [3] Musicians. Tracy Lawrence - lead vocals; Bruce Bouton - steel guitar, Dobro; Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar, harmonica; Liana Manis - background vocals; Brent Rowan - electric guitar; Milton Sledge - drums on all tracks except "Between Us" Gary W. Smith - keyboards, piano, synthesizer; Joe Spivey - fiddle
Sticks + Stones debuted at number four in the United Kingdom, selling 55,668 copies in its first week, and at number nine in the United States, selling around 33,000 copies. The album received mixed reviews from music critics. The album was preceded by the lead single, "Swagger Jagger", which was released on 29 July 2011.