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Greatest Hits (Clint Black Album)
''The Greatest Hits'' is the first compilation album by country singer Clint Black. It compiles 12 hit songs from his first five albums. It also includes four new recordings: the singles "Like the Rain" and "Half Way Up", as well as " Cadillac Jack Favor" and a live cover of the Eagles' "Desperado". Black had originally covered this song in 1993 for the album, '' Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles''. The compilation was a commercial and critical success, currently certified at double platinum by the RIAA. Track listing Personnel * Eddie Bayers - drums * Clint Black - 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, lead vocals, background vocals *Michael Black - background vocals *Dane Bryant - piano, background vocals * Larry Byrom - acoustic guitar *Lenny Castro - percussion *Larry Corbett - cello *Eric Darken - percussion *Brian Dembov - viola *Steve Dorff - string arrangements *Bonnie Douglas - violin * Jerry Douglas - dobro *Stuart Duncan - fiddl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clint Black
Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Signed to RCA Nashville in 1989, Black's debut album '' Killin' Time'' produced four straight number one singles on the US '' Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although his momentum gradually slowed throughout the 1990s, Black consistently charted hit songs into the 2000s. He has had more than 30 singles on the US ''Billboard'' country charts, twenty-two of which have reached number one, in addition to having released twelve studio albums and several compilation albums. In 2003, Black founded his own record label, Equity Music Group. Black has also ventured into acting, having made appearances in a 1993 episode of the TV series ''Wings'' and in the 1994 film ''Maverick'', as well as a starring role in 1998's ''Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack''. Black has been nominated for 4 Grammy Awards for best Country Male Vocal Performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q (magazine)
''Q'' was a popular music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1986 by broadcast journalists Mark Ellen and David Hepworth, who were presenters of the BBC television music series ''The Old Grey Whistle Test''. ''Q'''s final issue was published in July 2020. ''Q'' was originally published by the EMAP media group and set itself apart from much of the other music press with monthly production and higher standards of photography and printing. In the early years, the magazine was sub-titled "The modern guide to music and more". Originally it was to be called ''Cue'' (as in the sense of cueing a record, ready to play), but the name was changed so that it would not be mistaken for a snooker magazine. Another reason, cited in ''Q''s 200th edition, is that a single-letter title would be more prominent on newsstands. In January 2008, EMAP sold its consumer magazine titles, including ''Q'', to the Bauer Media Group. Bauer put the title up for sale in 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put Yourself In My Shoes (song)
"Put Yourself in My Shoes" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Clint Black. It was released in October 1990 as the lead single and title track to his second album ''Put Yourself in My Shoes''. The song made its chart debut in October 1990 and peaked at number 4 on Hot Country Singles & Tracks by year's end. In Canada, it peaked at number 3 on the ''RPM'' country music charts dated for December 15, 1990. It was written by Black with Hayden Nicholas James Hayden Nicholas is a country guitarist and songwriter. Nicholas grew up in the Houston, Texas area. In the early 1980s, he was a member of the band Revolver, headlined by Tim McCrary, which played extensively in Texas. After a stint livi ... and Shake Russell. Music video The music video was directed by Dean Lent, and premiered in October 1990. It features Black and his band performing the song at a barber shop. Chart positions Year-end charts References 1990 singles Clint Black s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Miller
Francis John Miller (born 2 November 1949) is a Scottish rock singer-songwriter and actor. Miller wrote for and performed with many recording artists and is best known for his 1977 album ''Full House'', the singles "Be Good To Yourself", " Darlin'" and his duet with Phil Lynott on the Thin Lizzy song " Still in Love with You". Early life Miller was born on Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland in 1949. Career 1966–1972: Early career Miller began singing professionally as a teenager with a Glasgow band called The Stoics. In mid 1970, he moved to London to further his career. 1972–1974: First album and collaboration with Thin Lizzy Later in 1972, Miller signed a solo recording contract with Chrysalis Records, and recorded his first LP ''Once in a Blue Moon'', with record producer Dave Robinson. The album was an early example of pub rock, and featured backing by the pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz. Miller received consistently good reviews, although his singles and albums we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burn One Down
"Burn One Down" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Clint Black. It was released in October 1992 as the second single from the album '' The Hard Way''. The song made its chart debut in September 1992 and peaked at number 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It reached number 2 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart. The song was written by Black with Hayden Nicholas James Hayden Nicholas is a country guitarist and songwriter. Nicholas grew up in the Houston, Texas area. In the early 1980s, he was a member of the band Revolver, headlined by Tim McCrary, which played extensively in Texas. After a stint livi ... and Frankie Miller. Chart positions Year-end charts References 1992 songs 1992 singles Clint Black songs Songs written by Clint Black Songs written by Frankie Miller (country musician) Songs written by Hayden Nicholas Song recordings produced by James Stroud RCA Records Nashville sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Tell Ourselves
"We Tell Ourselves" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in June 1992 as the first single from Black's album '' The Hard Way''. The song reached number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1992, behind "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks and Dunn and also number-one on the ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart in Canada. It was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas. Critical reception Deborah Evans Price, of ''Billboard'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Black gives "an impassioned reading of these savvy, introspective lyrics about fooling yourself." She goes on to say that the tone of the production is "both imaginative and energetic."''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large adver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killin' Time (Clint Black Song)
"Killin' Time" is a song written by Hayden Nicholas and American country music artist Clint Black, and recorded by Black. It was released in July 1989 as the second single and title track from his debut album. The song was his second number-one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard magazine'' Hot Country Singles chart and the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart. When ''Billboard'' published its year-end Hot Country Singles chart for 1989, "Killin' Time" was the No. 2 song of the year — one spot behind Black's " A Better Man." The successes of "A Better Man" and "Killin' Time" were instrumental in Black winning the Country Music Association's Horizon Award in 1989.Millard, Bob, "Country Music: 70 Years of America's Favorite Music" (HarperCollins, New York, 1993 ()), p. 161 Music video This was his second music video and was directed by Bill Young, and premiered in July 1989. It features Black singing the song at a bar named My Place (the actual name of the bar at the time of filming). He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Better Man (Clint Black Song)
"A Better Man" is a song by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in February 1989 as his debut single, and was served as the first single from his debut album, '' Killin' Time''. It was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas. When "A Better Man" went to No. 1 on the ''Billboard magazine'' Hot Country Singles chart on June 10, Black was the first artist since Freddy Fender to ascend to the top of the country chart with his first charted single. In addition, "A Better Man" was the No. 1 song of 1989 on the Hot Country Singles chart. The success of "A Better Man," along with the follow-up " Killin' Time," were instrumental in Black winning the Country Music Association's Horizon Award in 1989. Content The song is a reflection on a relationship co-writer Black had recently ended with a girlfriend of seven years. He shared his dying romance story with friend Hayden Nicholas, who - after sharing an idea for the melody - came up with the hook line ("''I'm leaving her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd or simply Wynonna ( ; born Christina Claire Ciminella; May 30, 1964) is an American country music singer. She is one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country singers. In all, she has had 19 No. 1 singles, including those of The Judds, making her one of the best-selling country artists of all time. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the single name Wynonna. She first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds. They released seven albums on Curb Records in addition to 26 singles, of which fourteen were No. 1 hits. The Judds disbanded in 1991 and Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album, and two compilation albums, in addition to more than 20 singles. Her first three singles were "She Is His Only Need", " I Saw the Light", and "No One Else on Earth". All three reached number one on the U.S. country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Bad Goodbye
"A Bad Goodbye" is a song written by American country music artist Clint Black, and recorded by him as a duet with fellow country music artist Wynonna Judd, Wynonna. The song was recorded after the two toured together during their "Black and Wy" tour in 1993. It was released in May 1993 as the first single from Black's album ''No Time to Kill''. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, behind "Chattahoochee (song), Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson. In addition, it was Black's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 43 there. The song was also nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 1993 Academy of Country Music awards. Critical reception In his review of Black's album, ''Time (magazine), Time'' magazine reviewer Christopher John Farley noted that Judd's voice "draws out an emotional edge" in Black's voice. Overall, he thought that the collaboration a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Of Mind (Clint Black Song)
"State of Mind" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in November 1993 as the third single from his album ''No Time to Kill''. It peaked at number 2 in both the United States and Canada. The song's b-side, "Tuckered Out," charted at number 74 for the week of February 5, 1994. Critical reception A review in ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...'' stated, "Set to a midtempo beat and energizing fiddles, Black reflects on the transporting power of familiar music." Music video The music video was directed by Palomar Pictures, and premiered in late 1993. It uses the single version of the song, which omits Black's harmonica solo in the beginning of the album version. Chart positions Year-end charts Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Good Run Of Bad Luck
"A Good Run of Bad Luck" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in February 1994 as the fourth single from his album ''No Time to Kill''. It reached number one on both the United States and Canadian country charts. The song was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas James Hayden Nicholas is a country guitarist and songwriter. Nicholas grew up in the Houston, Texas area. In the early 1980s, he was a member of the band Revolver, headlined by Tim McCrary, which played extensively in Texas. After a stint livi .... It also appeared on the 1994 soundtrack to the film '' Maverick''. Content The song is an uptempo that discusses falling in love by using gambling metaphors. The narrator compares gambling to love relationships. Music video The music video was Black's first that he directed himself, and premiered in early 1994. The music video shows Black and his band playing in a dark room with a bunch of cards on the floor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
