The Maker Said Take Her
"The Maker Said Take Her" is the title of a song written by Ronnie Rogers and Mark Wright, and recorded by American country music group Alabama. It was released in June 1996 as the fifth and final single from their 1995 album In Pictures. It peaked at number 4 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and at number 13 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "well-written tune that salutes one of American culture's unsung heroes." She goes on to say that the song will "endear Montgomery to single moms everywhere."[2]
Chart positions
"The Maker Said Take Her" debuted at number 65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 20, 1996.
| Chart (1996) |
Peak
position |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks |
4 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks |
13 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 20. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Billboard, August 26, 1995