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group Restless Heart. It was released in January 1993 as the second single from the album ''

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''. The song reached number 13 on the ''

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chart and peaked at number 3 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart. Bassist Paul Gregg sings lead vocals on this song.

Content

This upbeat ballad is about a narrator noticing his lover's silence towards him followed by their disagreement. And he pleads with her to help him improve and repair their relationship that has been damaged. He also asks for a hug and forgiveness.

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Merriman and premiered in early 1993.

Chart performance

"Mending Fences" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 23, 1993.

Year-end charts

References

1993 singles Restless Heart songs Song recordings produced by Josh Leo RCA Records Nashville singles 1992 songs {{1993-country-song-stub