In a Different Light

Doug Stone

About In a Different Light

"In a Different Light" (sometimes shortened to "Different Light") is a song written by Bob McDill, Dickey Lee and Bucky Jones, and recorded by American country music artist Doug Stone. It was released in February 1991 as the fourth and final single from his self-titled debut album. It peaked at number 1 in both the United States and Canada, thus becoming his first number one hit.


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1997
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Every morning I watch you
Walk into the office, in you business suit
And matching shoes
With your hair pulled back neatly
You tug at your glasses
And you sit down just 3 desks down
And I watch you in the fluorescent glare,
And my mind drifts away somewhere

And I see you... In a different light
Your hair falling down
With love in your eyes
In my mind.... you're a beautiful sight
I see you in a different light
Just the way I saw you, last night

There's girls at the office
The guys always notice, when they walk by
But, you're not the type
They don't know what I know
How somethings just don't show
In tailored tweets, that's fine with me
Let them all think what they want to
As for me when I look at you

I see you... In a different light
Your hair falling down
With love in your eyes
In my mind... You're a beautiful sight
I see you in a different light
Just the way I saw you, last night

Baby it's you... In a different light
Your hair falling down
With love in your eyes
In my mind... You're a beautiful sight
I see you in a different light
Just the way I saw you, last night

"It's You"
In a different light
Your hair falling down
With love in your eyes
In my mind you're a beautiful sight
I see you in a different light
Just the way I saw you, last night

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Doug Stone

Douglas Jackson "Doug" Brooks (born June 19, 1956 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country music artist known professionally as Doug Stone. He debuted in 1990 with the single "I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box)," the first release from his 1990 self-titled debut album for Epic Records. Both this album and is successor, 1991's I Thought It Was You, earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. Two more albums for Epic, 1992's From the Heart and 1994's More Love, are each certified gold. Following the latter, Stone made his acting debut in the film Gordy. more »

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Written by: BUCKY JONES, DICKEY LEE, BOB MCDILL

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18 facts about this song

Release
"In a Different Light" is a song by American country music artist Doug Stone. It was released in March 1991 as the fourth single from his self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
The song was a major success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This marked Doug Stone's first number-one country hit.
Songwriters
"In a Different Light" was written by famous songwriters Bucky Jones, Dickey Lee, and Bob McDill.
Concept
The song revolves around the theme of rediscovering love in a marriage. It tells the story of a man who sees his wife in a different light after years of marriage.
Award Nomination
The song's video was nominated for the 1992 Country Music Association Award for Music Video of the Year, further showcasing the song's success and impact.
Longevity
Despite being released decades ago, "In a Different Light" remains one of Doug Stone's most played and requested songs.
Traditional Country Style
The song exemplifies Stone’s "neo-traditionalist" country style, featuring a contemporary sound while maintaining clear traditional country elements.
Emotional Connection
Many listeners have found the song's theme of rediscovering love profound and deeply relatable, which contributed significantly to its success.
Genre
"In a Different Light" falls under the genre of country music. Specifically, it can be classified under the sub-genre of Neotraditional Country.
Album Success
The success of "In a Different Light" and the other singles from Doug Stone's debut album helped cement his place in country music. The album has since been certified platinum.
Genre Classification
"In a Different Light" is classified under the genre of Country music. It is a beautifully crafted ballad that has captured the hearts of many country music fans.
Album Fact
The song is a track from Doug Stone's self-titled debut album, "Doug Stone." The album was released in 1990 under the Epic Records label.
Song Success
"In a Different Light" achieved remarkable success. It climbed to the number 1 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking Stone's first number one hit.
Songwriter Information
The song was penned by three notable songwriters - Bobby Braddock, Reba McEntire's then-husband Narvel Blackstock, and Doug's producer at the time, Doug Johnson.
Music Video Facts
A music video was crafted for the song and was directed by Bill Young. It's unique in its storytelling, portraying the song's lyrics through a love story between a man and a woman both working night shift.
Song Background
"In a Different Light" carries a theme of love and longing. The lyrics illustrate a person seeing their love interest 'in a different light' when the sun goes down, showcasing the depth of their feelings.
Impact on Doug Stone's Career
The song not only marked Stone's first number one hit but also played a significant role in establishing him as a prominent figure in 90s country music.
Awards and Recognition
While "In a Different Light" didn't garner any specific awards, Doug Stone's debut album, which contained the song, was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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