A Little Past Little Rock
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"A Little Past Little Rock" is the title of a song written by Brett Jones, Tony Lane, Jess Brown, and recorded by American
country
artist Lee Ann Womack
. It was released as the lead-off single to her second studio album, Some Things I Know
. The song peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, her third song to just miss the top spot.
, backed by percussion with harmonica and fiddle. The narrator describes driving down a highway not caring where it takes her, but she is satisfied knowing she's headed away from her troubled relationship.
at night. The entire video is done in black and white.
gave the song a positive review and wrote, "Womack continues her career ascent with another solid country single. The song is laced with fiddle and sensuous lead guitar work. Wright's production is textured and keenly complements Womack's lump-in-the-throat vocals. The song is well-crafted, and Womack delivers an emotion-laden vocal performance that's sure to win even more friends at country radio. Womack sets the standard for country female vocalists in the '90s with this winning little confection."
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artist Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is best known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....
. It was released as the lead-off single to her second studio album, Some Things I Know
Some Things I Know
Some Things I Know is the second album from Lee Ann Womack. It was released in 1998 and rose to the #20 position on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album's first two singles, "A Little Past Little Rock" and "I'll Think of a Reason Later," both peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
. The song peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, her third song to just miss the top spot.
Content
"A Little Past Little Rock" is a mid-tempo balladBallad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
, backed by percussion with harmonica and fiddle. The narrator describes driving down a highway not caring where it takes her, but she is satisfied knowing she's headed away from her troubled relationship.
Music video
A music video was released for the song, directed by Thom Oliphant. In the video, Womack is shown driving down the highway in a JeepJeep
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at night. The entire video is done in black and white.
Reception
Editors at BillboardBillboard (magazine)
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gave the song a positive review and wrote, "Womack continues her career ascent with another solid country single. The song is laced with fiddle and sensuous lead guitar work. Wright's production is textured and keenly complements Womack's lump-in-the-throat vocals. The song is well-crafted, and Womack delivers an emotion-laden vocal performance that's sure to win even more friends at country radio. Womack sets the standard for country female vocalists in the '90s with this winning little confection."
Chart performance
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 43 |
| Canadian RPM Country Singles | 11 |