Can't Even Get the Blues

Reba McEntire

About Can't Even Get the Blues

"Can't Even Get the Blues" is a song written by Tom Damphier and Rick Carnes, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in September 1982 as the second single from the album Unlimited. The song was McEntire's fourteenth country hit and her first number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. She performed the song on the 1982 Country Music Association Awards (CMA Awards).  


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I walk into the kitchen
The silverware is gone
The furniture is missing
I guess you got it all uhuh
This is where it ought to hurt
Seems like every time you leave me
You try to think of something worse

[Chorus:]
I can't even get the blues no more
I try to worry like I did before
And nothing happens when I walk the floor
So what am I supposed to do
I toss and turn but then I fall asleep
I'm going under but it's not too deep
You want to hurt me but it's just no use
I can't even get the blues

Well this time ain't no different
The sun's up in the sky
Sitting on the back porch
Clouds are rolling by
Oh this is where it ought to rain
But it doesn't really matter
To me it's all about the same

[Repeat Chorus]
(You try and hurt me)

[Repeat Chorus]

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: RICK CARNES, THOMAS WILLIAM DAMPHIER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Can't Even Get the Blues" was released by Reba McEntire in October 1982.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label "Mercury Nashville."
Chart Success
This was Reba McEntire's first number one hit on the Billboard Country Chart, breaking her into mainstream popularity.
Album Appearance
The song appeared on Reba McEntire's album titled 'Unlimited' which was her fifth studio album.
Songwriters
"Can't Even Get the Blues" was written by Tom Shapiro and Chick Rains.
Music Video
Although there wasn't a specific music video for this song, Reba often performed this on live TV shows.
Awards and Recognition
Despite its success, the song didn't bag any awards, but it contributed significantly to Reba's early career development and recognition in the country music industry.
Cover Versions
There is no popular cover version of this song. The original by Reba McEntire stands out as the most recognized version.
Song Duration
The length of the song "Can't Even Get the Blues" is 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Country Music, a genre where Reba McEntire had made a significant impact.
Influence
The song helped to cement McEntire's place as one of the reigning queens of country music in the 1980s and 1990s.
Critical Acclaim
Although not one of her most famous hits, "Can't Even Get the Blues" received positive reviews from country music critics for its heartfelt lyrics and Reba's powerful vocal performance.

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