Without You

Dixie Chicks

About Without You

"Without You" is a song written by Eric Silver and Natalie Maines, and recorded by American country music group Dixie Chicks. It was released in August 2000 as the fifth single from their album Fly. In January 2001, it hit number one on the U. S. country singles chart. It also reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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2005
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I've sure enjoyed the rain, but I'm looking forward to the sun
You have to feel the pain when you lose the love you gave someone
I thought by now that time would take away these lonely tears
I hope you're fine all alone, where do I go from here
'Cause

Without you I'm not okay
And without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place, ooh
Without you

Well, I never thought I'd be lying here without you by my side
It seems unreal to me that the life you promised was a lie
You made it look so easy making love into memories
I guess you got what you wanted, but what about me, 'cause

Without you I'm not okay
And without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place, ooh
Without you

Somebody tell my head, to try to tell my heart
That I'm better off without you
'Cause baby I can't live

Without you I'm not okay
And without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place, ooh
Without you, without you

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Dixie Chicks

The Dixie Chicks are an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. The band formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas and was originally composed of four women performing bluegrass and country music, busking and touring the bluegrass festival circuits and small venues for six years without attracting a major label. After the departure of one bandmate, the replacement of their lead singer, and a slight change in their repertoire, the Dixie Chicks soon achieved commercial success, beginning in 1998 with hit songs "There's Your Trouble" and "Wide Open Spaces". more »

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Written by: NATALIE MAINES, ERIC SILVER

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13 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Without You" was written by Eric Silver and Natalie Maines, the lead vocalist of the Dixie Chicks.
Album Success
The song was part of the album "Fly" which sold more than 10 million copies, making the Dixie Chicks the first country band and the third country artist to win the diamond status, contributing to their extreme popularity during the late 90s and early 00s.
Achievements
"Without You" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, now the Hot Country Songs charts, in 2000.
Music Video
The music video for "Without You" was directed by Evan Bernard who also directed popular music videos for Beastie Boys and Green Day. The video features Natalie Maines with the other band members Emily Robison and Martie Maguire.
Grammy Nominations
The quite successful album "Fly" earned five Grammy nominations in 1999, including one for Best Country Song for "Without You".
Genre Crossover
"Fly" and “Without You” cemented Dixie Chicks' status as a crossover success with broad appeal beyond traditional country music audiences.
Personal Take
The song resonated quite personally with Natalie Maines, who was married to bassist Michael Tarabay at the time, as she found the song to be very relatable.
Natalie Maines' Role
Besides performing the vocals, Maines is recognized for her role in the song arrangement and production.
Popularity
"Without You" cemented the Dixie Chicks' place in country and folk music and is still popular after two decades of its release.
Live Performances
"Without You" was regularly performed during the concerts of the band's tour in support of the album "Fly", and was generally well received by audiences.
Artistic Direction
According to Maines, "Without You" is a great example of the band's artistic direction during that time, as they sought to blend traditional country elements with a contemporary pop feel.
Third Single
"Without You" was the third single on the album "Fly". Its release on June 5, 2000 followed the successful singles "Ready to Run" and "Cowboy Take Me Away".
Legacy
The song is still warmly remembered by fans and critics alike, making it a touchstone of the Dixie Chicks' early career success.

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