It Would Be You (song)
Encyclopedia
"It Would Be You" is a single released by Gary Allan
in 1998. It is the lead-off single to the album of the same name. It reached #7, remaining in the top 10 after 21 weeks of radio play. It is also his second top 10 hit after "Her Man
" in 1996-1997, which also reached #7.
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Gary Allan
Gary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,...
in 1998. It is the lead-off single to the album of the same name. It reached #7, remaining in the top 10 after 21 weeks of radio play. It is also his second top 10 hit after "Her Man
Her Man
"Her Man" is the title of a song written by Kent Robbins. Originally recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings on his 1990 album The Eagle, it was covered in 1996 by Gary Allan on his debut album Used Heart for Sale...
" in 1996-1997, which also reached #7.
Content
The narrator describes a heartache, and compares the word to many other things, and says "But if we're talkin' 'bout a heartache, it would be you".Chart performance
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Billboard (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... Bubbling Under Hot 100 |
1 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... ) |
23 |
Music video
The music video was directed by Gerry Wenner, who also directed the video for his previous top 10 hit "Her ManHer Man
"Her Man" is the title of a song written by Kent Robbins. Originally recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings on his 1990 album The Eagle, it was covered in 1996 by Gary Allan on his debut album Used Heart for Sale...
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