Stand Tall

song by Cummings

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The phrase "stand tall" means to exhibit courage, strength, or calm, especially when facing adversity.1

The song "Stand Tall" is a hit solo single by Canadian singer-songwriter Burton Cummings, released in 1976. It was featured on his self-titled debut album and reached number 10 on the U.S. singles chart and number two on the U.S. adult contemporary chart. Cummings was previously the lead singer and keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who.2

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Burton Cummings
Solo stardom
The lead single, “Stand Tall,” reached number two on Billboard’s U.S. adult contemporary chart and number 10 on the U.S. singles chart, while the follow-up “I’m Scared” was almost as successful, and the album was a hit in Canada. In the process Cummings won Juno Awards as most…
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The lead single, “Stand Tall,” reached number two on Billboard’s U.S. adult contemporary chart and number 10 on the U.S. singles chart, while the follow-up “I’m Scared” was almost as successful, and the album was a hit in Canada. In the process Cummings won Juno Awards as most…
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