Any Old Way You Do
"Any Old Way You Do" | ||||
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Single by Jan Howard | ||||
from the album This Is Jan Howard Country | ||||
B-side | "Your Ole Handy Man" | |||
Released | February 1967 (1967-02) | |||
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Length | 2:21 | |||
Label | Decca | |||
Songwriter(s) | Harlan Howard | |||
Jan Howard singles chronology | ||||
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"Any Old Way You Do" is a song written by Harlan Howard that was originally recorded by his wife and American country artist Jan Howard. Released as a single by Decca Records, it rose into the US country top 40 in 1967 and was later issued on her studio album This Is Jan Howard Country. It was given positive reviews by music publications following its release.
Background and recording
The wife of songwriter Harlan Howard, Jan Howard had her own solo recording career. She had her most successful period during the 1960s decade with songs like "Evil on Your Mind" and "Bad Seed". Among her other charting songs was "Any Old Way You Do".[3] The song was composed by Harlan Howard and was recorded in an uptempo style.[2]
Release, critical reception and chart performance
"Any Old Way You Do" was released as a single by Decca Records in February 1967. It was distributed as a seven-inch vinyl single that also included a B-side: "Your Ole Handy Man".[4] It was given a positive review by music publications following its release. Cashbox called the song "a cute racer"[1] while Billboard called it "outstanding" and predicted it would make the top ten of the country chart.[2] However, the song failed to enter the top ten. Making its debut on March 11, 1967, and spending 11 weeks on the chart, it rose into the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 32 in May.[5] It was included on Howard's 1967 studio album titled This Is Jan Howard Country.[6]
Track listing
7" vinyl single[4]
- "Any Old Way You" – 2:21
- "Your Ole Handy Man" – 2:12
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1967) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 32 |
References
- ^ a b "Country Reviews: The Cash Box Bullseye" (PDF). Cash Box. February 11, 1967. p. 61. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Spotlight Singles: Country Spotlights". Billboard. February 11, 1967. p. 16. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Oermann, Robert K.; Bufwack, Mary A. (2003). Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music: 1800–2000. Nashville, TN: The Country Music Press & Vanderbilt University Press. p. 228. ISBN 0-8265-1432-4.
- ^ a b Howard, Jan (February 1967). ""Any Old Way You Do"/"Your Ole Handy Man" (7" vinyl single)". Decca Records. 32096.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Joel Whitburn Presents Across the Charts, the 1960s. Record Research. p. 184. ISBN 978-0898201758.
- ^ Howard, Jan (October 1967). "This Is Jan Howard Country (Liner Notes)". Decca Records. DL-4931 (LP Mono); DL-74931 (DL Stereo).
- ^ "Jan Howard Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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- Sweet and Sentimental (with The Jordanaires) (1962)
- Jan Howard Sings Evil on Your Mind (1966)
- Bad Seed (1966)
- This Is Jan Howard Country (1967)
- For Loving You (with Bill Anderson) (1968)
- Count Your Blessings, Woman (1968)
- Jan Howard (1969)
- For God and Country (1970)
- If It's All the Same to You (with Bill Anderson) (1970)
- Rock Me Back to Little Rock (1970)
- Bill and Jan (Or Jan and Bill) (with Bill Anderson) (1972)
- Love Is Like a Spinning Wheel (1972)
- Singing His Praise (with Bill Anderson) (1972)
- Stars of the Grand Ole Opry (1981)
- Jan Howard (1985)
- Sweethearts of Country Music (with Wynn Stewart) (1960)
- "The One You Slip Around With"
- "Wrong Company" (with Wynn Stewart)
- "What Makes a Man Wander?"
- "Evil on Your Mind"
- "Bad Seed"
- "Any Old Way You Do"
- "Roll Over and Play Dead"
- "For Loving You" (with Bill Anderson)
- "Count Your Blessings, Woman"
- "I Still Believe in Love"
- "My Son"
- "When We Tried"
- "We Had All the Good Things Going"
- "If It's All the Same to You" (with Bill Anderson)
- "Rock Me Back to Little Rock"
- "I Never Once Stopped Loving You"
- "Love Is a Sometimes Thing"
- "Someday We'll Be Together" (with Bill Anderson)
- "Dis-Satisfied" (with Bill Anderson)
- "Love Is Like a Spinning Wheel"
- "I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)"
- Harlan Howard
- Bill Anderson