“The Horses” by Rickie Lee Jones
“The Horses” is a song written by American musician and songwriter Rickie Lee Jones for her adorable daughter named Charlotte Rose. In the lyrics, Jones assures Charlotte that come what may she’ll never stop being there to support and love her. FYI, Jones raised Charlotte as a single parent.
You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Rickie Lee Jones's The Horses at Lyrics.org.
Facts about “The Horses”
- Jones co-wrote this song with fellow American songwriter and musician Walter Becker of Steely Dan fame.
- Australian record producer and musician Simon Hussey produced this classic.
- Jones released this song in September 1989. It appeared on Jones’ 1989 album Flying Cowboys.
- In 1990, Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite released a cover of the song. This cover, which appears on his Rise album, went on to become more famous than Jones’ original version. It also ended up becoming one of the most successful songs of Braithwaite’s career.
- The song’s original version sung by Jones was featured in the 1996 hit romantic comedy film Jerry Maguire. That film starred the likes of Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Jones didn’t make a music video for her version of the song. Braithwaite, on the other hand, did.
- On April 7, 2017, Braithwaite performed “The Horses” with Rickie Lee Jones for the first time ever. This historic performance took place at the Recital Center in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that performance, Jones and Braithwaite had never physically worked together.
How did “The Horses” perform on the chart?
Jones’ version didn’t chart, mainly because it wasn’t released as a single. However, Braithwaite’s did. Having released it as a single on January 28, 1991, it shot to the number 1 spot in Australia.
Who sings the backing vocals on Daryl Braithwaite’s “The Horses”?
The background vocals on Braithwaite’s version of this track were provided by New Zealand singer Margaret Urlich.
