"All I Need to Know" is a song written by

Steve Seskin Steve Seskin is an American singer, songwriter, and musician whose songs have been recorded by recording artists Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Colin Raye, and Mark Wills among others. The debut single from McGra ...

and Mark Alan Springer, and recorded by American

country music Country (also called country and western) is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern and Southwestern United States in the early 1920s. It primarily derives from blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, ...

artist

Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Coun ...

. It was released in July 1995 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. It peaked at number 8 in both the United States and Canada.

Content

The song is a positive ballad about the strength and security found in enduring love.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that "Chesney delivers a strong performance." She states that Cheney's "voice has a down to earth warmth that can make the listeners feel that eis relating to their own stories."''

'', July 29, 1995

Music video

The music was directed by Chuck Kuhn, and premiered on CMT on July 22, 1995, when CMT named it a "Hot Shot". It was the last video where Chesney had a mullet.

Chart positions

"All I Need to Know" debuted at number 65 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 29, 1995. It became his second Top 10 hit on the US Hot Country Songs Chart with a peak of #8.

Year-end charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:All I Need To Know (Kenny Chesney Song) 1995 singles 1995 songs Kenny Chesney songs Songs written by Steve Seskin Songs written by Mark Alan Springer Song recordings produced by Barry Beckett BNA Records singles