Biography
[edit] Early life
Cyndi Thomson was born and raised in Tifton, Georgia, the youngest of four daughters for Pat and Russ Thomson. As a child, she was exposed to many different types of music. Her parents listened to the oldies while her sisters listened to music by Manhattan Transfer and Janet Jackson among others.[2] As Thomson got older, she began singing in church like her sisters did. At the age of twelve, she knew that she wanted to be a singer and at thirteen, after listening to Trisha Yearwood's "She's in Love with the Boy", she knew that she wanted to be a country singer.[3]
After graduating high school and winning a Georgia Music Hall of Fame scholarship,[4] Thomson attended Kennesaw State University in Atlanta.[5] Feeling that her dream of being a country singer was not going to be realized staying in Atlanta, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee. There, she attended Belmont University and enrolled in its music business program,[3] but dropped out after a year and a half realizing that school was not necessary for her to do what she wanted to do.[2] Thomson did various jobs while pursuing the recording career that she wanted, one of which was a modelling job at a party for Deana Carter's album Did I Shave My Legs for This? going platinum.[3] One of the other models there later introduced Thomson to songwriter Tommy Lee James,[6] who wrote for Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride.
[edit] Music career
Even though Thomson had never written a song before, James agreed to work with her and within a year of writing their first song, Thomson signed with Sony-ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter.[2][3] In 2000, James introduced Thomson to Capitol Records Nashville which signed her to a record deal immediately after hearing her sing three songs.[6] Thomson co-wrote eight of the eleven songs on her debut album My World, released on July 31, 2001. The album was co-produced by James and producer Paul Worley and became the best-selling debut album by a female country singer since LeAnn Rimes' album Blue was released in 1996.[7] The album was certified gold, for selling more than 500,000 copies, by the Recording Industry Association of America ten months after the album's release.[8][9]
The debut single from My World, "What I Really Meant to Say", became an instant hit. The single, written after a re-encounter with an old boyfriend,[3] spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the country singles sales chart and three consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.[8] The single also became the only debut single by a female country singer to spend more than one week at the top of the Radio & Records country chart.[7] Thomson's next two singles, "I Always Liked That Best" and "I'm Gone", failed to reach the top 20, with the former peaking at #21 and the latter peaking at #31 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
In late 2002, Thomson, in a letter written to her record label, fans and friends, announced that she was walking away from her recording career.[10] Thomson, who married musician and producer Daniel Goodman earlier that year, stated that being a recording artist was an "overwhelming life changing experience" and that she "cannot commit to [the] obligations" of making a new album.[10][1] She did, however, contribute to the 2004 album Amazing Grace 3: A Country Salute to Gospel, on which she sang "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus".[11] She also sang "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" for the album Christmas Angels released by Capitol Nashville in 2005.[12][13] "Life Ain't Always Beautiful", co-written by Thomson and credited to her as Cyndi Goodman, became a top five hit for Gary Allan in 2006. That year, she also returned to Capitol Nashville after leaving the label for four years and started recording for her second album with James.[14]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
Year Title US Country US 200 RIAA
2001 My World 7 81 Gold
[edit] Singles
Year Song US Country US Hot 100 Album
2001 "What I Really Meant to Say" 1 26 My World
"I Always Liked That Best" 21 119
2002 "I'm Gone" 31
[edit] References
^ a b Loftus, Johnny. Cyndi Thomson biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
^ a b c Perlman, Jason (2001-07-24). Cyndi Thomson. MusicOhio. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ a b c d e Gray, Michael (2001-08-02). Cyndi Thomson's "World" Shaped by Trisha Yearwood. Country Music Television. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ Thomson Joins Capitol Nashville Roster. Country Music Television (2000-04-07). Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ Blankenship, Bill (2001-10-26). Sweet young twang. The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved on 2007-07-26.
^ a b Mansfield, Brian (2001-08-09). Everything is just peachy for Thomson. USA Today. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
^ a b Nash, Alanna (2001-10-19). Georgia Peach. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ a b Cyndi Thomson Goes GOLD! Capitol Recording Artist's Debut Album Sells Over 500,000 Units. Business Wire (2002-06-02). Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
^ Thomson Hits Gold Standard. Country Music Television (2002-06-07). Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ a b Thomson to Give Up Recording Career. Country Music Television (2002-10-15). Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ Wadley, Carma (2004-08-07). Singer's life takes a sharp turn. Deseret News Publishing Co.. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ Country Christmas Albums Released. Country Music Television (2005-11-08). Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
^ Christmas Angels. Amazon. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
This Time
Cyndi Thomson Lyrics
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I'll give you all I have.
Gonna love you back,
baby this time.
This time baby,
it's gonna be so sweet,
I'll be all you need,
your heart is safe with me,
baby, this time.
That's the beauty of,
second chances.
Someone believes enough,
to let you try again.
I wanna thank you,
I wanna love you,
that's why I'm here tonight,
this time baby,
I'm gonna get it right.
This time baby,
You won't dream alone,
I found my way back home,
baby, this time.
This time, baby.
When the rain starts coming down,
we'll find some higher ground,
baby, this time.
We'll hold on somehow,
baby, this time.
That's the beauty of
second chances.
Someone believes enough,
to let you try again
I wanna thank you,
I wanna love you,
That's why I'm here tonight,
this time baby,
gonna get it right.
I wanna love you,
really love you,
that's why I'm here tonight...
this time, baby,
I'm gonna get it right.
The song "This Time" by Cyndi Thomson is a love song about second chances. The lyrics express the singer's intentions to give her all to her lover and to love him back. She promises that this time their love will be sweet, and that she will be everything that he needs. The singer wants her lover to know that his heart is safe with her, and that she is committed to making their relationship work. The song is about redemption and the beauty of second chances.
The beauty of second chances is a recurring theme throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that when someone believes in you enough to give you another chance, it can be a life-changing experience. The singer is grateful for this opportunity to make amends, and she is willing to put in the work to make sure that their love lasts. The chorus of the song reinforces this theme, with the singer expressing her gratitude to her lover for giving her another chance.
The song's message is one of hope and optimism. The lyrics suggest that no matter how many times you may have failed in the past, there is always a chance for redemption. The singer is determined to make this relationship work, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The song is a testament to the power of love, and the belief that with enough effort and commitment, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
This time baby, I'll give you all I have.
I am putting all my effort and love into this relationship this time around.
Gonna love you back, baby this time.
I will reciprocate your love in a way I couldn't before.
This time baby, it's gonna be so sweet, I'll be all you need, baby this time.
I promise to be the partner you need and make our relationship a blissful experience.
Your heart is safe with me, baby, this time.
I acknowledge your vulnerability and promise to safeguard it.
That's the beauty of, second chances.
I am in awe of the opportunity to make things right again.
Someone believes enough, to let you try again.
I am grateful that you and I are willing to try again and that someone out there is rooting for us.
I wanna thank you, I wanna love you, that's why I'm here tonight, this time baby, I'm gonna get it right.
I express my gratitude for the chance to love you again and vow to make things right this time.
When the rain starts coming down, we'll find some higher ground, baby, this time.
When times get tough, we'll hold on and find a way to rise above our difficulties together.
We'll hold on somehow, baby, this time.
We will persevere through tough times and hold on to our love for each other.
I wanna love you, really love you, that's why I'm here tonight... this time, baby, I'm gonna get it right.
I reiterate my desire to genuinely love you and my vow to make things right this time around.
Writer(s): Cyndi Thomson, Tommy James, Kazuhiko Asonuma, Tommy Lee James Copyright: Nichion Inc., Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing, Still Working For The Man Music Inc., High Heels And Turnip Greens Music, Ballad Boy Music
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chuckwright2326
Very sweet voice. Beautiful face, and nice song
@Riogi
Her music is just as precious as she is. I love her music.
@wesleyvines8186
Her album came out in 2001 and still playing it in 2018. My favorite country female artist hands down.
@wesley3340
Still playing it in 2023...
@losangeles1923
Beautiful soul and talented.
@1973cableguy
She has a fantastic quality to her voice.
@ddellwo
OMG - what a beautiful song......😮
@TheWolfpack71
Amazing miss that beautiful voice
@ALIFIHAFID
Very very beautiful voice. Thanks !
@8tomtoms8
Still a great voice and talent!!!