The song's orchestral arrangements and pop-influenced sound made it a Countrypolitan recording.

This song was immediately released after Anderson's song "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden" became a major country and pop hit in February 1971.

The song was very successful, reaching the top of the country charts in June 1971, and was Anderson's second No.

1 country hit,[1] spending one week at the top of the chart.

"You're My Man" was a major Adult Contemporary hit, placing at No.