Name: The Outlier - That Ball and Chain by Stan Countz
Duration: 3 min 45 s
Description: Song about an outlier who became an insider in God's kingdom...

Really like this song. Like the message, the tune, the whole package...

Story about a guy who regrets his inability to stop drinking as he recalls how he lost his love, his children and his self respect following the recipe for a broken heart.

Recipe for a Broken Heart

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“Upside Down” is a raw and heart-wrenching letter in the form of a song—a message written to the mother of a child, meant to be read in the future. It tells the story of a woman who chose not to change, not to grow, and ultimately, never wanted to be a part of her own son’s life. Through painful reflection and honest lyrics, the song captures the weight of abandonment, the confusion it leaves behind, and the grief of watching someone choose distance over love.

With haunting melodies and vulnerable vocals, “Upside Down” explores the emotions of a father trying to make sense of it all. It’s about protecting the truth, even when it hurts, and making sure the next generation understands that it wasn’t their fault.

This song isn’t just a letter—it’s closure.

Upside Down

Song about an outlier who became an insider in God's kingdom...

The Outlier - That Ball and Chain

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No Stoppin' Me - The Standing Ovation

Smooth jazz love song by songwriter Stan Countz Music

I'll Never Let You Go

Smooth jazz with sexy sax about a guy who's talking one last chance at romance.

When Two Worlds Collide

Song about a guy having a hard time letting go.

Never Let You Go

One Last Chance at Romance -- ROCK, male vocals, MEDIUM tempo, ELECTRIC GUITAR, written and arranged by Stan Countz

One Last Chance at Romance

The Joker and the Wokester is a song about how polarized we have become in our western society. 

The Joker and the Wokester

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

The Outlier - That Ball and Chain

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