Stand Beside Me Behind Me
Osborne Brothers · Bobby and Sonny [Decca] [1972]
Stand beside me behind me so loneliness can't find me
I need your love to make it from now on
Stand before me and with me so sorrow's hand can't touch me
Without your love I know I won't last long.
I'm reaching out my soul to you, my heart, my hand, my all for you
My only prayer is just that you will always reach for me
Stand beside me behind me so loneliness can't find me
Without your love I know I won't last long.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm reaching out my soul to you, my heart, my hand, my all for you
My only prayer is just that you will always reach for me
Stand beside me behind me so loneliness can't find me
Without your love I know I won't last long...
Stand Beside Me Behind Me
Recorded in 1972, "Stand Beside Me Behind Me" stands as a poignant song in the discography of the Osborne Brothers, capturing the duo's transition from their earlier country roots to a more mature, soul-inflected sound. The track features the signature harmonies of Bobby and Sonny Osborne, blending traditional folk structures with the emotional depth characteristic of their later work. Released on the Decca label, the song reflects the brothers' continued commitment to storytelling through music, focusing on themes of companionship and support within a narrative framework that resonates with listeners of the era. As part of their broader catalog, the recording exemplifies the Osborne Brothers' ability to maintain artistic integrity while evolving their musical palette throughout the early 1970s.