Draft:Lady May (Tyler Childers song)
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| "Lady May" | ||||
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| Single by Tyler Childers | ||||
| from the album Purgatory | ||||
| Released | June 9, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Hickman Holler | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tyler Childers | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Tyler Childers singles chronology | ||||
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Lady May is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Tyler Childers. The song was Childers' debut single released, and served as the lead single of Childers' debut album Purgatory.[1] The song was produced by David "Fergie" Ferguson and Sturgill Simpson. The song was written by Childers about his now wife Senora May.[2]
Content
[edit]Lady May is a love story based on the true relationship between Childers and his partner and how she is his "lovely Lady May".[3] Childers references his religious beliefs throughout the song, and how he sees himself as inadequate for her, but her love is pure enough for his troubles to disappear. The song features Childers playing guitar throughout the song with a finger-picking pattern. The song is mainly acoustic with light use of drums in the background.[4]
Reception
[edit]Lady May was positively reviewed by critics and fans, and was seen as a standout on his debut album.[5] The song was able to reach the charts but has since become a RIAA certified Platinum single[6] and has become one of Childers most recognisable songs among fans.
Live Shows
[edit]Childers will continue to perform this song acoustically at every show of his and still sings about his now-wife. In May 2024 Childers would perform a show at Madison Square Garden and surprise the audience by singing the song with muppet Kermit the Frog.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Release, Press (2017-06-12). "Tyler Childers' Debut Album 'Purgatory' Out August 4, "Lady May" Premieres at NPR Music". The Country Note. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Huber, Chris (2022-03-16). "The Meaning of Tyler Childers' "Lady May"". Extra Chill. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ MUSIC·, Brady Cox·COUNTRY (2021-05-19). "Tyler Childers Takes Fans In Studio And Behind The Songs "Creeker" And "Lady May"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "I've seen my share of trouble / And I've held my weight in shame / But I'm baptized in your name / Lovely Lady May". Genius. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Megan (2017-08-04). "Album Review: Tyler Childers–Purgatory". Country Exclusive. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Trigger (2022-02-20). "Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell Earn New Gold & Platinum Singles - Saving Country Music". www.savingcountrymusic.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Link, Jenna (2024-05-31). "Tyler Childers and Kermit the Frog Surprise Fans with Duet at Madison Square Garden". Men's Journal | Rodeo. Retrieved 2024-07-11.