The Brooks and Dunn Husbands and Wives song cover was on their 1998 album "If You See Her"...watch the live performance video here...
The Brooks and Dunn Husbands and Wives song cover was on their 1998 album “If You See Her”. The song featured lead vocals from Ronnie Dunn and their version was the album’s third single. Their cover version reached the top of the country singles chart on December 19, 1998. This song was also their first Top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Watch the live performance video and see the written lyrics below.
Brooks & Dunn’s live performance of “Husbands And Wives” from Cain’s Ballroom.
“Husbands and Wives” was originally written and recorded by Roger Miller in 1966 from his album Words and Music. The song quickly became a hit, reaching the top of the country charts and resonating deeply with listeners. Its lyrics, which explore the unraveling of a marriage due to misunderstandings and a lack of communication, struck a universal chord.
In 1998, Brooks & Dunn decided to bring new life to this classic with their own rendition. Featured on their album If You See Her, their version of “Husbands and Wives” became an instant favorite. Their heartfelt performance added a modern twist while preserving the raw emotion of the original. The Brooks & Dunn version was the most popular recording reaching #1 on the Country Music chart.
Two broken hearts lonely looking like houses
Where nobody lives
Two people each havin’ so much pride inside
Neither side forgives
The angry words spoken in haste
Such a waste of two lives
It’s my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives
A woman and a man
A man and a woman
Some can, some can’t, some can
Whoa, two broken hearts lonely looking like houses
Where nobody lives
Two people each havin’ so much pride inside
Neither side forgives
The angry words spoken in haste
Such a waste of two lives
Ooh, it’s my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives
Yeah, it’s my belief pride is the chief cause in the decline
In the number of husbands and wives
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