Why Haven't I Heard From You

Reba McEntire, Lisa Bevill, Yvonne Hodges

About Why Haven't I Heard From You

"Why Haven't I Heard from You" is a song written by Sandy Knox and T. W. Hale, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in April 1994 as the first single from her album Read My Mind. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1994. It debuted at number 60 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 9, 1994.


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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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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: Sandy Knox, T.W. Hale

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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".
Song Writers
The track was written by Sandy Knox and T.W. Hale.
Hit Song
It 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
McEntire often performed the song during her live shows and it has become one of her signature songs.
Recognition
The song earned McEntire a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1995.
Song Theme
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Album Success
The album, "Read My Mind", itself was highly successful and received triple platinum certification by the RIAA.
Versatility of the Artist
The 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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