Love of My Life (Sammy Kershaw song)
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"Love of My Life" is the title of a song co-written by Keith Stegall
, and recorded by country music
artist Sammy Kershaw
. It was released in October 1997 as the lead-off single from his 1997 album Labor of Love
. It peaked at #2 in the United States, and #3 in Canada. A duet version with Terri Clark
was also released as the B-side, although other versions have "Roamin' Love" on the B-side.
, with a vocal range from B♭3 to F5. In it, the male narrator tells his lover that she is the love of his life. In the chorus, he adds that he was hesitant and shy until she "came and saved" him.
, and it begins with the song "Meant to Be
", then it cuts to Kershaw and his lover at their house.
Keith Stegall
Robert Keith Stegall is an American country music recording artist and record producer. Active since 1980, Stegall has recorded two-major label studio albums: 1985's Keith Stegall and 1996's Passages...
, and recorded by country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Sammy Kershaw
Sammy Kershaw
Samuel Paul "Sammy" Kershaw is an American country music artist. A third cousin of Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw and ex-husband of Lorrie Morgan, he has been active in country music since 1991. He has released ten studio albums, with three RIAA platinum certifications and two gold certifications...
. It was released in October 1997 as the lead-off single from his 1997 album Labor of Love
Labor of Love (Sammy Kershaw album)
Labor of Love is the fifth studio album released by American country music artist Sammy Kershaw. It was released in 1997 on Mercury Records. It was the third album of his career to achieve RIAA platinum certification...
. It peaked at #2 in the United States, and #3 in Canada. A duet version with Terri Clark
Terri Clark
Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
was also released as the B-side, although other versions have "Roamin' Love" on the B-side.
Content
The song is a ballad in the key of B♭ major and a 4/4 time signatureTime signature
The time signature is a notational convention used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats are in each measure and which note value constitutes one beat....
, with a vocal range from B♭3 to F5. In it, the male narrator tells his lover that she is the love of his life. In the chorus, he adds that he was hesitant and shy until she "came and saved" him.
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael SalomonMichael Salomon
Michael Salomon is a music video/film director, who has directed many music videos, including many of Toby Keith's music videos...
, and it begins with the song "Meant to Be
Meant to Be (song)
"Meant to Be" is the title of a song recorded by country music artist Sammy Kershaw. It was released in March 1996 as the lead-off single from his 1996 album Politics, Religion and Her...
", then it cuts to Kershaw and his lover at their house.
Chart positions
"Love of My Life" debuted at #63 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of October 25, 1997.| Chart (1997-1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 85 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart | 3 |