Next Big Thing
Vince Gill
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Things have changed in the modern world It makes it kinda crazy for a boy and girl All a lot of noise on the radio It really don't rock It really don't roll Well, a kid come along make the young girls swoon They all put his picture in their pink bedrooms They all hail the brand new king Everybody's waiting for the next big thing Big cigars, diamond rings Ridin' all around in a limousine When you finally hit the top Man you know what that means Everybody's ready for the next big thing For a little while You can do no wrong Live it up son Cause it don't last long There's always somebody Waitin' in the wings Thinking they're going to be the next big thing Big cigars, diamond rings Ridin' all around in a limousine When you finally hit the top Man you know what that means Everybody's ready for the next big thing I'll get a cowboy hat Some real tight jeans Lose a little weight and Get a bellybutton ring You can stand back I'm a lean machine Maybe I'm gonna be the next big thing Big cigars, diamond rings Ridin' all around in a limousine When you finally hit the top Man you know what that means Everybody's ready for the next big thing Everybody's ready for the next big thing
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Written by: MICHAEL JAMES EDWARDS
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Next Big Thing" is a song that falls under the umbrella of country music.
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ArtistThe song was performed by American country singer-songwriter Vince Gill.
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Album ReleaseIt is the title track from his twelfth studio album "Next Big Thing", which was released in 2003.
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SongwritingVince Gill co-wrote the song with his wife, Amy Grant, and the American songwriter Al Anderson.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2003, making it one of Vince Gill's most popular songs.
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Playing InstrumentsApart from providing vocals, Vince Gill played the electric guitar for this song.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video of the song was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a notable music video director who has also collaborated with artists like Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, and Martina McBride.
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CollaborationsNotably, Patty Loveless and Emmylou Harris sang backup vocals on the "Next Big Thing" track.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was appreciated for its catchy tunes, light-hearted lyrics, and Vince Gill's smooth vocal performance, reflecting his signature style.
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Grammy ConnectionThough the song did not win, the album "Next Big Thing" itself was nominated for Best Country Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.
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Personal SignificanceIn the song, Vince Gill makes light-hearted remarks about growing older, reflecting his acceptance and jovial outlook on aging. This gives it an added personal significance for the singer.
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Unique FactAn interesting fact about the song is that the final refrain has the phrase "I am what I am, I can't help myself," which Gill has often quoted during his live performances as a comment on his own career and popularity.
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