"Pride" is a song written by Wayne Walker and Irene Stanton. It was first recorded by American country music artist Ray Price, whose version became a major hit. Price's version was released on January 7, 1962, where it peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Country charts.
Charts
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[1] | 5 |
Jeannie Seely version
Jeannie Seely recorded the song and released it as a single in May 1972. It peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was later included on her 1973 album, Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies.
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 47 |
Janie Fricke version
"Pride" was then recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in February 1981 as the second single from her album I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart[3] and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.[4]
Charts
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 12 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
Cover versions by other artists
- Anita Bryant (1963)
- Gerrie Lynn (1966)
- Dean Martin (August 1967)
- Tommy Hooker (2012)
- Justin Trevino (May 9, 2017)
- Doug Jernigan (instrumental) (1978)
- Mike Headrick (instrumental) (2014)
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