Released March 23, 1998 Length 3:36 | ||
B-side "Just Enough to Get to Memphis" Writer(s) Bobby TaylorGene DobbinsJohn Ramey | ||
"A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)" is a song written by Gene Dobbins, John Ramey and Bobby Taylor, and recorded by American country music artist Ty Herndon. It was released in March 1998 as the first single from his album Big Hopes. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1998.
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Content
The song offers up different lyrical snapshots of men in difficult transitions.
Critical reception
Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the "caliber of the song, combined with Herndon's strong vocal performance and Byron Gallimore's skilled production, should guarantee it heavy airplay."
Music video
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in early 1998.
Chart performance
"A Man Holdin' On" debuted at number 74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 28, 1998.