Butterfly Kisses (song)
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"Butterfly Kisses" is the title of a song written by Bob Carlisle
and Randy Thomas
from Carlisle's third studio album Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
. The song was written for his daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. Carlisle also wrote a journal entitled Butterfly Kisses for fathers and their daughters. There have been many cover versions of the song including Raybon Brothers, Jeff Carson
, Westlife
and Cliff Richard
.
format charts in the United States, becoming a Number One single on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song also received a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Country Song
. It is also Carlisle's only chart single.
(former lead singer of Shenandoah
) and his brother Tim. The Raybon Brothers' version was a #37 country and #22 Hot 100
hit in 1997. One of three singles for the duo, it was also the title track to the Raybon Brothers' 1997 MCA Records
debut album. The Raybon Brothers' rendition received RIAA gold certification.
also recorded his own version on his second album for Curb Records
, which was also titled Butterfly Kisses. Carson's version peaked at #63 on the country music charts. The album also featured an alternate version of the song, which contained elements from Kippi Brannon
's then-current single "Daddy's Little Girl".
Bob Carlisle
Bob Carlisle is a Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning American musician who performs Christian music. He performed with several bands, most notably Allies and Billy Thermal, before launching a solo career...
and Randy Thomas
Randy Thomas (musician)
Randy Thomas is an American Christian musician best known for being a member of the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. In 1984 He formed "Allies" with Sam Scott and teamed up with Bob Carlisle. They spent 9 years between 84-93 doing concerts and recording six albums...
from Carlisle's third studio album Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)
Butterfly Kisses is the third studio album by American Christian music artist Bob Carlisle. It was released by Diadem/Jive Records on May 13, 1997. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.-Track listing:-Chart performance:...
. The song was written for his daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. Carlisle also wrote a journal entitled Butterfly Kisses for fathers and their daughters. There have been many cover versions of the song including Raybon Brothers, Jeff Carson
Jeff Carson
Jeffrey Lee Herndon , known professionally as Jeff Carson, is an American country music artist. Originally a session musician in Branson, Missouri and later a demo singer, he was signed to Curb Records in 1995, releasing his self-titled debut album that year, followed by Butterfly Kisses in 1998...
, Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
and Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
.
Chart performance
Carlisle's rendition of the song entered five different BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
format charts in the United States, becoming a Number One single on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song also received a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Grammy Award for Best Country Song
The Grammy Award for Best Country Song has been awarded since 1965. The award is given to the writer of the song.There have been several minor changes to the name of the award:...
. It is also Carlisle's only chart single.
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 45 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 10 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 52 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 25 |
| Netherlands Singles Chart | 16 |
Raybon Brothers version
The same year that Carlisle's version was released, two different country music artists recorded covers of the song. These covers would overlap with his version, which was also a minor hit on the country charts. The higher-peaking cover was issued by the Raybon Brothers, a duo composed of Marty RaybonMarty Raybon
Marty Raybon Marty Raybon Marty Raybon (born December 8, 1959 is an Award Winning American country music artist. He is known primarily for his role as the lead singer of the band Shenandoah, a role which he held from 1985 to 1996. He recorded his first solo album, Marty Raybon, in 1995 on Sparrow...
(former lead singer of Shenandoah
Shenandoah (band)
Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon , Ralph Ezell , Stan Thorn , Jim Seales , and Mike McGuire...
) and his brother Tim. The Raybon Brothers' version was a #37 country and #22 Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
hit in 1997. One of three singles for the duo, it was also the title track to the Raybon Brothers' 1997 MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
debut album. The Raybon Brothers' rendition received RIAA gold certification.
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 37 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 22 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 36 |
Jeff Carson version
Jeff CarsonJeff Carson
Jeffrey Lee Herndon , known professionally as Jeff Carson, is an American country music artist. Originally a session musician in Branson, Missouri and later a demo singer, he was signed to Curb Records in 1995, releasing his self-titled debut album that year, followed by Butterfly Kisses in 1998...
also recorded his own version on his second album for Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
, which was also titled Butterfly Kisses. Carson's version peaked at #63 on the country music charts. The album also featured an alternate version of the song, which contained elements from Kippi Brannon
Kippi Brannon
Kippi Rolynn Binkley is an American country music singer known as Kippi Brannon. She made her debut on the country music scene as a teenager, releasing four singles on MCA Records in the early 1980s before leaving her career in favor of a college education...
's then-current single "Daddy's Little Girl".
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 66 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 3 |
Other versions
There are many other versions recorded including:- WestlifeWestlifeWestlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
where the song appeared in their The Love AlbumThe Love Album (Westlife album)The Love Album is the seventh studio album and second cover album by boy band Westlife from the Republic of Ireland and it was released on 20 November 2006. The songs on the album centers around the theme of "love". During their Face To Face Tour, the band performed "The Dance". The song was said...
's Asian Deluxe Edition. The main British album release however didn't include the song. - Cliff RichardCliff RichardSir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
in his album Healing Love (Songs of Inspiratiom. Cliff Richard also released an official music video of the song.