It's Your Song
Garth Brooks
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Song's Overview"It's Your Song" is a tribute song from Garth Brooks, a highly successful American country music singer and songwriter.
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SongwritersThe emotional track was co-written by notable songwriters Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick.
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Release DateIt was released on November 2, 1998, as part of the album "Double Live," which is one of Garth Brooks' most successful albums to date.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved great commercial success, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song's DedicationGarth Brooks dedicated "It's Your Song" to his mother, Colleen Carroll Brooks, who was a country singer herself.
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Music VideoThe song's music video includes a blend of live performances and real-life moments, showing Garth's affection for his elderly mother.
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Song's RecognitionThough not one of his most known songs, "It's Your Song" remains one of Brooks' most touching and personal tracks, gaining recognition from both fans and critics alike.
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PerformanceBrooks performed "It's Your Song" on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1998, bringing both himself and Oprah to tears.
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ReviewMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the song a positive review, praising Brooks' emotional delivery and the song's sentimental value.
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Album's Success"Double Live," the album where "It's Your Song" featured, sold over six million copies, making it one of the best-selling live albums in U.S. history at that time.
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Song's MeaningThe song is about appreciating someone's significant influence and thanking them for the impact they’ve had on your life, which in Brooks’ case, was his mother.
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SalesThe album "Double Live" was No. 1 at the Top Country Albums chart and No. 1 at the Billboard 200, selling 1,085,373 copies in its first week, which contributed to the popularity of "It's Your Song."
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MelodyThe song is noted for its powerful melody that complements the deep and sentimental lyrics, maximizing its emotional impact.
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Brooks' InspirationReportedly, Brooks' mother was one of his biggest musical influences, making "It's Your Song" an emotional tribute recognizing her inspirations.
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