That Summer

Garth Brooks

About That Summer

"That Summer" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in April 1993 as the fourth single from his album The Chase and also appears on The Hits, The Ultimate Hits, The Limited Series and Double Live. It reached number-one on the Billboard Country Charts in 1993. The song was written by Garth Brooks, Pat Alger and Brooks' then-wife Sandy Mahl.


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I went to work for her that summer
A teenage kid so far from home
She was a lonely widow woman
Hell bent to make it on her own
We were a thousand miles from nowhere
Wheat fields as far as I could see
Both needing something from each other
Not knowing yet what that might be
'Til she came to me one evening
Hot cup of coffee and a smile
In a dress that I was certain

She hadn't worn in quite a while
There was a difference in her laughter
There was a softness in her eyes
And on the air there was a hunger
Even a boy could recognize
She had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder
Raging in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright

Rushing headlong in the wind
Out where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night
That summer wind was all around me
Nothing between us but the night
When I told her that I'd never
She softly whispered "That's alright"
And then I watched her hands of leather
Turn to velvet in a touch
There's never been another summer
When I have ever learned so much

She had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder
Raging in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright
Rushing headlong in the wind
Out where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night
I often think about that summer
The sweat, the moonlight and the lace

And I have rarely held another
When I haven't seen her face
And every time I pass a wheat field
And watch it dancing with the wind
Although I know it isn't real
I swear inside I feel
Her hungry arms again
She had a need to feel the thunder
To chase the lightning from the sky
To watch a storm with all its wonder

Raging in her lover's eyes
She had to ride the heat of passion
Like a comet burning bright
Rushing headlong in the wind
Out where only dreams have been
Burning both ends of the night
Rushing in long in the wind
Out where only dreams have been
Burnin' both ends of the night

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: Patrick Alger, Sandy Mahl, Troyal Brooks

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"That Summer" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Garth Brooks. He wrote it along with Pat Alger and Sandy Mahl.
Release Information
The song was released in April 1993 as the third single from his album 'The Chase.'
Chart Performance
"That Summer" became Brooks' 10th number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
Song Content
The song tells the tale of a young man's sexual awakening in the hands of a much older, experienced woman, during the course of a summer.
Live Performances
Garth Brooks often performs this song live and it continues to be a popular choice at concerts.
Single's B-Side
"The cover of the single's release also featured the song "Night Rider's Lament," which had appeared previously on his album "Ropin' the Wind."
Version Modifications
The version of the song that appears on 'The Hits' compilation has an additional string overdub not found on the 'The Chase' version, and also has a shorter fadeout.
Chart Sequel
After "That Summer", the song "Ain't Going Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" continued Brooks' string of hits, attaining the number one position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles.
Recognition
"That Summer" is considered one of Brooks' most popular songs, even though it wasn't one of his biggest Billboard hits.
Impact on Career
"That Summer" helped solidify Brooks' crossover appeal from country to pop, as the song has been appreciated by a broader audience due to its storytelling lyrics and memorable melody.

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