Sticks and Stones (Tracy Lawrence song)

"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. In January 1992, it became his first Number One and Top 10 hit on the Billboard country singles charts and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

"Sticks and Stones"
Single by Tracy Lawrence
from the album Sticks and Stones
B-side	"Paris, TN"
Released	November 1991
Recorded	1991
Genre	Country
Length	3:36
Label	Atlantic 1930
Songwriter(s)	Roger Dillon, Elbert West
Producer(s)	James Stroud
Tracy Lawrence singles chronology
"Sticks and Stones" (1991) "Today's Lonely Fool" (1992)

Content

"Sticks and Stones" is a moderate up-tempo with electric guitar and fiddle backing. In it, the male narrator addresses a lover who has just broken up with him. He tells her that she can take all the possessions that she wants, even though he is so heartbroken.

According to Allmusic, the song's success was due in part to publicity that Lawrence had received after being shot in the knee and pelvis while trying to protect his girlfriend.[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Richard Jernigan and premiered in late 1991.

Chart positions

Chart (1991-1992)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4]	32
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5]	28

References

1. Huey, Steve. "Tracy Lawrence biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
2. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2040." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. February 1, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
3. "Tracy Lawrence Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
4. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1992". RPM. December 19, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
5. "Best of 1992: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.