"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.
| "Any Old Way You Do" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jan Howard | ||||
| from the album This Is Jan Howard Country | ||||
| B-side | "Your Ole Handy Man" | |||
| Released | February 1967 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:21 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Harlan Howard | |||
| Jan Howard singles chronology | ||||
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Background and recording
editThe 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
edit"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
edit7" vinyl single[4]
- "Any Old Way You" – 2:21
- "Your Ole Handy Man" – 2:12
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1967) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 32 |
References
edit- ^ 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.