Stan (song) a literal interpretation of the story, directed by Dr. Dre and featuring Devon Sawa as Stan and Dido as his pregnant girlfriend. A prologue involves Stan dying his hair blonde and reacting angrily to being called "Stanley". Later, Stan sits in a room "full of your posters and your pictures," with Eminem's image on every available surface, writing letters that express his devotion as "your (Eminem's) biggest fan." He is aware of even the most minute developments in Eminem's personal life. Stan wants Eminem to contact him through a personal letter or a phone call; but, due to unfortunate circumstances,
Mama Sang a Song Mama Sang a Song "Mama Sang a Song" is a country music song written and recorded by Bill Anderson. Released in 1962, this recitation — prominently featuring a backing choir singing Christian hymns — was Bill Anderson's first No. 1 hit on the "Billboard" Hot C&W Sides chart that fall. The song spent seven non-consecutive weeks atop the chart, spanning from October 27 through December 22, and 27 weeks total in the country chart's top 40 from the summer of 1962 through early 1963. "Mama Sang a Song" is a sentimental reminiscence of a sharecropper's childhood, specifically about his mother.