Why Haven't I Heard from You
Reba McEntire
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Well back in 1876 an ol' boy named Bell Invented a contraption that we know so well By the 1950's they were in everybody's home There's a crazy little thing they call the telephone Now there's one on every corner, in the back of every bar You can get one in your briefcase, on a plane or in your car So tell me why, haven't I, heard from you Tell me why, haven't I heard from you I said now darlin', honey, what is your excuse Why haven't I heard from you There's no problem gettin' to me Baby you can dial direct I got call forwarding, call waiting You can even call collect When the service man he told me that my phone was workin' fine And I've come to the conclusion the trouble isn't with my line I'm sure the operator will be glad to put you through So dial zero for assistance if this all confuses you So tell me why, haven't I, heard from you Tell me why, haven't I heard from you I said now darlin', honey, what is your excuse Why haven't I heard from you There better been a flood, a landslide of mud A fire that burns up the wires And thunder so loud with a black funnel cloud A natural disaster I know nothin' about Tell me why, haven't I, heard from you Tell me why, haven't I heard from you I said now darlin', honey, what is your excuse Why haven't I heard from you Tell me why, haven't I, heard from you Tell me why, haven't I heard from you I said now darlin', honey, what is your excuse Why haven't I heard from you
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Written by: Sandy Knox, T.W. Hale
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., LIFE OF THE RECORD MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Why Haven't I Heard from You" is a song by Reba McEntire, an American country music artist. It was released in April 1994 as the first single from her album "Read My Mind".
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Song WritersThe track was written by Sandy Knox and T.W. Hale.
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Hit SongIt became a major hit, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Country Chart, and also became a crossover hit, charting on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Adult Contemporary songs charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Why Haven't I Heard from You" was directed by Jon Small. It is filled with vibrant, theatrical imagery, featuring Reba as a 1940s swing band leader.
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Live PerformancesMcEntire often performed the song during her live shows and it has become one of her signature songs.
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RecognitionThe song earned McEntire a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1995.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss a woman questioning why a love interest hasn't contacted her, providing a myriad of potential communication methods while concluding that the reason must be that he isn't interested.
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Cultural ImpactThe song and its music video were both met with positive responses, and it has since been considered one of Reba McEntire's most iconic songs, particularly due to its theme of strong female self-assertion.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Read My Mind", itself was highly successful and received triple platinum certification by the RIAA.
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Versatility of the ArtistThe success of "Why Haven't I Heard from You" underlines Reba's versatility as an artist, showcasing her ability to delve into both emotional ballads and upbeat, sass-driven tunes.
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