About The Song
“Leave My Woman Alone” is a classic rock and roll song written by Ray Charles and first released by The Everly Brothers in 1958. The song is a powerful ballad about a man’s plea to another man to leave his woman alone. The Everly Brothers’ version of the song is considered one of their most popular and enduring hits.
The song’s lyrics are simple and direct, but they are also filled with emotion. The singer pleads with the other man to “leave my woman alone” and to “stop messing around with my heart.” He sings that he “loves her with all his heart” and that he “would do anything to keep her.”
The Everly Brothers’ harmonies are the heart of the song. Their voices blend together perfectly, creating a sound that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. The song’s arrangement is also simple but effective, with a driving rhythm section and a soaring guitar solo.
“Leave My Woman Alone” was a huge hit for The Everly Brothers, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Rivers, and Etta James. It is considered one of the Everly Brothers’ signature songs and is a staple of their live performances.