The Way He Said Your Name
Porter Wagoner · You Gotta Have a Licence (RCA Victor) [1970]
(Pete Stamper)
Just today I met a stranger, I met a man in misery
He asked about you, oh, my darling
And the way he said your name chilled the heart inside of me
Pardon me sir, said the stranger, I love her so, oh, how is she?
Surely you could hear him darling
And the way he said your name shook this heart inside of me
Guilty shame I felt inside me for the wrong I'd plan to do
For had it not been for that stranger
And the way he said your name
I would have cheated tonight on you...
Just today I met a stranger, I met a man in misery
He asked about you, oh, my darling
And the way he said your name chilled the heart inside of me
Pardon me sir, said the stranger, I love her so, oh, how is she?
Surely you could hear him darling
And the way he said your name shook this heart inside of me
Guilty shame I felt inside me for the wrong I'd plan to do
For had it not been for that stranger
And the way he said your name
I would have cheated tonight on you...
The Way He Said Your Name
Porter Wagoner's 1970 recording of 'The Way He Said Your Name' stands as a defining example of his mastery within the honky-tonk and country pop genres. Released on the album 'You Gotta Have a Licence,' the track showcases Wagoner's signature vocal style, blending a smooth baritone with the rhythmic drive characteristic of the era's most popular country recordings. The song reflects the romantic storytelling traditions that defined his discography, capturing the emotional resonance of love and connection through a polished production that helped solidify his status as a leading figure in Nashville country music during the early 1970s.