Something in Red

Lorrie Morgan

About Something in Red

"Something in Red" is a song written by Angela Kaset and recorded by American country music artist Lorrie Morgan. It was released in May 1992 as the fourth single and title track from the album Something in Red. The song reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 10 on the RPM Country Tracks in Canada. The song also earned Morgan her first and only nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. In 2004, British musical theater actress Elaine Paige recorded the song for inclusion on her "best of" compilation album Centre Stage released the same year.  


Year:
1995
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I'm looking for something in red
Something that's shocking to turn someone's head
Strapless and sequined and cut down to there
Stockings and garters and lace underwear
The guaranteed number to knock the men dead
I'm looking for something in red

I'm looking for something I green
Something to out do an ex-high school queen
Jealousy comes in the color of jade
Do you have some pumps and a purse in this shade
And a perfume that whispers "Please comes back to me"
I'm looking for something in green

I'm looking for something in white
Something that shimmers in soft candlelight
Everyone calls us the most perfect pair
Should I wear a veil or a rose in my hair
Well,the train must be long and the waist must be tight
I'm looking for something in white

I'm looking for something in blue
Something real tiny,the baby's brand new
He has his father's nose and his chin
We once were hot lovers now we're more like friends
Don't tell me that's just what old married folk do
I'm looking for something in blue

I'm looking for something in red
Like the one that I wore when I first turned his head
Strapless and sequined and cut down to there
Just a size larger that I wore last year
The guaranteed number to knock the nam dead

I'm looking for something
I've gotta have something
I'm looking for something in red

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Lorrie Morgan

Loretta Lynn "Lorrie" Morgan (born June 27, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. She is the daughter of George Morgan, a country music singer who charted several hit singles between 1949 and his death in 1975. Lorrie Morgan charted her first single in 1978, although she did not break into the top of the U.S. country charts until her 1989 single, "Trainwreck of Emotion." Since then, she has charted more than 25 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, with three number one hits: "Five Minutes," "What Part of No" and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." She has also recorded more than 15 studio albums. At various points in her life, Morgan has been married to three different country singers: Keith Whitley, Jon… more »

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Written by: ANGELA KASET

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10 facts about this song

Artist's Background
"Something in Red" is a song performed by American country music artist Lorrie Morgan. Well-known for her melodramatic ballads, she is a prominent figure in the country music genre.
Release and Chart Performance
The song was released in March 1992 as the second single from her album "Something in Red". It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song's Writer and Inspiration
The song was written by Angela Kaset who was inspired to write it from a dream that she had. In her dream, she saw a woman moving from stage to stage while different colored spotlights were shining upon her, each color defining a different phase of this woman's life.
Song's Theme
"Something in Red" focuses on the different phases of a woman's life, from teenage rebellion to romantic aspirations, down to her later years where she seeks wisdom and understanding.
Song's Popularity
Although it did not reach the top ten on the charts, "Something in Red" is considered as one of Lorrie Morgan's signature songs. It was widely loved due to the emotional power of its lyrics, as well as Morgan's powerful vocal performance.
Awards
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1993. It was up for the Best Female Country Vocal Performance, recognizing Morgan's powerful rendition.
Impact on Lorrie Morgan's Career
Despite her successful career before "Something in Red," the song significantly boosted Morgan's fame and recognition in the country music scene.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Sherman Halsey and it rendered the song's narrative by showing a woman progressing through different stages of her life.
Album Performance
The album, also titled "Something in Red," became Morgan's highest-charting album in the U.S., peaking at number eight on Billboard's "Top Country Albums" chart.
Legacy
Even though "Something in Red" is now nearly thirty years old, it is still regarded as a classic in country music, remembered for its emotional resonance and unforgettable message.

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