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and released as a single in 1972. Edwards' version peaked at No. 20 on the ''

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chart. The song is sometimes recorded by female artists. In these cases, the song becomes "He's My Rock", with the genders changed as appropriate. Regardless of the song's title—either "He's My Rock" or "She's My Rock"—the song retains the same subject matter: A person who is aware of the seedy past of his/her now-spouse and—when confronted with the facts—strongly defending him/her and warning the antagonist to back off because of his/her own unflattering character.

Cover versions

Brenda Lee Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Primarily performing rockabilly, pop, country and Christmas music, she achieved her first ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' hit aged 12 i ...

covered the song as "He's My Rock" for her 1975 album, ''Sincerely, Brenda Lee''. Lee's rendition peaked at No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart. *

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also covered the song as "He's My Rock" on her 1975 album ''

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''. Though her version was not a single on its own, it did become the B-side of her #13 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #1 Adult Contemporary hit of that year, "

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George Jones George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American Country music, country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for a long list of hit records, and is well known for his distinctive voice an ...

released a cover of the song in August 1984 as the first single from his album '' Ladies' Choice''. Jones' version reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart in December 1984 and No. 1 on the ''

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Chart performance

Stoney Edwards

Brenda Lee

George Jones

References

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