album · July 11, 1967

What Does It Take (To Keep A Man Like You Satisfied)

Skeeter Davis

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RCA/LegacySee this day

countrypop

This 1967 single features Davis's signature blend of country and pop sensibilities, showcasing her distinctive vocal style on a song that explores themes of relationship commitment.

• The single "What Does It Take (To Keep A Man Like You Satisfied)" was released on July 11, 1967, by RCA Records.
• It was released during a period when country artists were increasingly finding success on the pop charts, a trend Davis had already navigated with hits like "The End of the World."
• The song was produced by Chet Atkins, a legendary figure in RCA's Nashville sound, known for his influential guitar playing and production work.

Mary Frances Penick, known professionally as Skeeter Davis, was a Grammy-winning American country and pop singer from Dry Ridge, Kentucky. She is best known for her pioneering country-pop crossover sound and her signature song "The End of the World."