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 Jesus" and "Rock of Ages." In addition to Anderson, several country and popular performers recorded their own versions of "Mama Sang a Song," including Walter Brennan, Stan Kenton, Jimmy Dean and Faron Young. Irish singer Crawford Bell also recorded a version of the 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