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. The song was produced by her father Wilbur C. Rimes. It was released on September 7, 1999, as the lead single from her eponymous fourth studio album through

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. It was also the only original song included in the album. The song became a commercial success, peaking at number six on the US

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chart and number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The

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track, "Leaving's Not Leaving," was released on the soundtrack for the film, '' Anywhere But Here'' on November 2, 1999.

Content

"Big Deal" details the singer bitterly telling off a friend who's madly in love with and happily dating the singer's ex.

Track listing

CD/Cassette tape Single # "Big Deal"* ( Al Anderson, Jeffrey Steele) — 3:05 # "Leaving's Not Leaving"** (

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) — 4:53 * Note: Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes.
** Note: Produced by Don Was and Wilbur C. Rimes.

Chart positions

Year-end charts

Release history

References

External links

"Big Deal" official music video
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