The First Step

Tracy Byrd

About The First Step

"The First Step" is a song written by Doug Crider and Verlon Thompson, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. It was released in November 1994 as the third single from the album No Ordinary Man. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1994
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The lights were hot and the beer was not
And the band was playin' loud
The house was full
But her eyes pulled me right cross the crowd
And I said how's a guy like me to get to know you
She said not so fast, let me show you

She said the first step is the two-step
I'm here to dance and nothing more
Swing me round that hardwood floor
If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk
The first step is the two-step then we'll talk

We sang along with every song
And the room was spinnin'  round
We danced in line, she felt so fine
And we hardly hit the ground
So I said maybe we could make a reservation
For some wine with candlelight and conversation

She said the first step is the two-step
I'm here to dance and nothing more
Swing me round that hardwood floor
If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk
The first step is the two-step then we'll talk

First things first, let's two-step, then we'll talk

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Tracy Byrd

Tracy Lynn Byrd (born December 17, 1966) is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1993, Byrd broke through on the country music scene that year with his single "Holdin' Heaven", which reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although he did not land a second Number One until 2002's "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo", Byrd has charted more than thirty hit singles in his career, including eleven additional Top Ten hits. He has also released nine studio albums and two greatest-hits albums, with four gold certifications and one double-platinum certification from the RIAA. more »

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Written by: DOUG CRIDER, VERLON THOMPSON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The First Step" falls under the genre of Country Music.
Artist Background
The song is performed by Tracy Lynn Byrd, an American country music artist known for his neo-traditionalist country style.
Album Detail
"The First Step" is part of Tracy Byrd's album "No Ordinary Man", which was his second studio album.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 1994.
Chart Ranking
""The First Step" peaked at number five on the United States Billboard Hot Country Single & Tracks.
Songwriters
The song was written by Verlon Thompson and Buddy Brock.
Album Success
The album "No Ordinary Man" was a commercial success, going double Platinum in the U.S, and the song "The First Step" contributed to this success.
Lyrics
The song lyrics talk about a man gathering the courage to make the first step in approaching a woman he's attracted to.
Music Video
The music video for "The First Step" features Byrd in a range of settings, including a truck, a bar, and an open field.
Live Performances
"The First Step" is a crowd favorite in Tracy Byrd's live performances.
Signature Songs
Although Tracy Byrd had several hits, "The First Step" is often considered one of his signature songs.
Recognition
"The First Step" was one of five top-five hits from the album, reinforcing Tracy Byrd's status as a prominent country music artist in the 90s.
Song Duration
The runtime of the song "The First Step" is just over two minutes.
Critic Review
Critics often praise the song for its catchy tunes and relatable lyrics.
Record Label
The song, like the rest of the album "No Ordinary Man", was produced by Tony Brown and released under the record label MCA.

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