Safe in the Arms of Love
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"Safe in the Arms of Love" is a country music
song written by Mary Ann Kennedy
, Pam Rose
and Pat Bunch in 1986. The song was originally recorded by Gail Davies
in 1986 on her Wild Choir album, which was released as a single in 1986 but failed to chart. A music video, directed by Dave Hogan, was shot for Davies' version and aired on TNN
and CMT
. The song was later recorded by Baillie & the Boys
in 1989 on their Turn the Tide album. In 1994, two of the song's co-writers, Mary Ann Kennedy and Pam Rose who were performing as Kennedy Rose
, recorded the song on their second album, Walk the Line.
In late 1994, Michelle Wright
recorded and released the song as a single the following year. Her version was included on her 1994 album The Reasons Why
. The song also recorded in 1995 by Martina McBride
on her album Wild Angels. McBride released her version as a single shortly after Wright's version.
recorded "Safe in the Arms of Love" in 1995 and released it as a single. McBride's version can be found on her 1995 album Wild Angels. The video for the song was shot in Montreal, Canada at the training school for the Cirque De Soleil. It features acrobats and performers in full makeup.
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...
song written by Mary Ann Kennedy
Mary Ann Kennedy (singer)
Mary Ann Kennedy is an American country music songwriter. In her career, she has been a member of the groups Calamity Jane and Kennedy Rose, both times pairing with fellow songwriter Pam Rose. Kennedy's co-writing credits include the Grammy Award-nominated songs "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her...
, Pam Rose
Pam Rose
Pam Rose is an American country music songwriter. In her career, she has been a member of the groups Calamity Jane and Kennedy Rose, both times pairing with fellow songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy. Rose's co-writing credits include the Grammy Award-nominated songs "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands"...
and Pat Bunch in 1986. The song was originally recorded by Gail Davies
Gail Davies
Gail Davies is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of country singer Tex Dickerson....
in 1986 on her Wild Choir album, which was released as a single in 1986 but failed to chart. A music video, directed by Dave Hogan, was shot for Davies' version and aired on TNN
The Nashville Network
The Nashville Network, usually referred to as TNN, was an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming included music videos, taped concerts, movies, syndicated programs, and numerous talk shows...
and CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
. The song was later recorded by Baillie & the Boys
Baillie & the Boys
Baillie & the Boys is an American country music group that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band's original lineup consisted of Kathie Baillie , her husband, Michael Bonagura , and Alan LeBoeuf . Baillie & the Boys has recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S...
in 1989 on their Turn the Tide album. In 1994, two of the song's co-writers, Mary Ann Kennedy and Pam Rose who were performing as Kennedy Rose
Kennedy Rose
Kennedy Rose is an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Mary Ann Kennedy and Pam Rose. Both members of the duo previously recorded in the all-women band Calamity Jane on Columbia Records in the 1980s. After splitting from the duo, Kennedy and Rose founded the duo and signed to...
, recorded the song on their second album, Walk the Line.
In late 1994, Michelle Wright
Michelle Wright
Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
recorded and released the song as a single the following year. Her version was included on her 1994 album The Reasons Why
The Reasons Why (Michelle Wright album)
The Reasons Why is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music singer/songwriter Michelle Wright, and was released on September 1, 1994 on Arista Records...
. The song also recorded in 1995 by Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
on her album Wild Angels. McBride released her version as a single shortly after Wright's version.
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In the song, the female narrator states that she is tired of being on her own, and that she wants a lover.Martina McBride version
Martina McBrideMartina McBride
Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
recorded "Safe in the Arms of Love" in 1995 and released it as a single. McBride's version can be found on her 1995 album Wild Angels. The video for the song was shot in Montreal, Canada at the training school for the Cirque De Soleil. It features acrobats and performers in full makeup.
Michelle Wright
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 4 |
Martina McBride
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 38 |