She is the daughter of Fred Carter, Jr. She is known for performing barefoot, saying that it helps her relax enough to sing.
Award-winning singer/songwriter/performer Deana Carter unveils The Chain, her fifth studio record October 9th on Vanguard Records.
Each of the 12 songs on The Chain has a special importance to Deana, who personally chose material that had a great impact on her early life. She took the same care in recruiting collaborators for the project, assembling a group of musicians who influenced her as an artist -- none more greatly than her father, legendary session player Fred Carter, Jr, who performs throughout the album. “Ever since I knew that music was going to be my life’s path, I’ve wanted to pay tribute to my dad and to the artists who were so good to me and my family. The camaraderie between them, and the way they took our family and made it part of their families, was so unique that I wanted to recapture it for a little while,” states Deana.
The Chain features duets with Deana and some of country music’s royalty: Kris Kristofferson (Help Me Make It Through The Night), Dolly Parton (Love Is Like A Butterfly), Jessi Colter (I’m Not Lisa), Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), George Jones (He Thinks I Still Care) and John Anderson (Swingin’). The CD also includes two of music’s rising stars, Shooter Jennings on “Good Hearted Woman”, the song made famous by his father, the great Waylon Jennings, and Harper Simon on “The Boxer,” a nod to his dad, Paul Simon who plays guitar on this track. The Chain also features stunning solo recordings of Deana performing such classics as “Lay Lady Lay”, “The Weight”, “Crying” and “Old Man”.
Produced and arranged by Deana Carter, The Chain is a musical feast and celebration of one’s past and influences.
A multi-platinum recording artist, Deana Carter burst into the music scene with the blockbuster album Did I Shave My Legs for This? (1996) that produced four No. 1 hit singles. Her additional releases included Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, Father Christmas, I’m Just A Girl, Greatest Hits and The Story Of My Life. She has performed on countless television shows and network specials and yielded a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination for the song Once Upon A December from the animated film Anastasia.
Deana is based in Los Angeles where she resides with her son, Gray Hayes. She is a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation.
Sunny Day
Deana Carter Lyrics
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Some music man didn't give a damn what I had to say
But he's still in tears and playin' games that I don't play
I'm not gonna let that son of a bitch take my love away
Can't take my love away
so roll me over over and over
While I turn your head
While I'm takin my last breath
It just gets colder colder colder
While you try to save yourself
God's gonna blow your clouds away
And give me a sunny day
it's on the telephone the tv and on the radio
Any day now the final whistle is bound to blow
But this ain't the way we have to say we had to go
There's still a chance at hand in hand from shore to shore
But can't take our love away
(can't take our love away)
so roll us over over and over
While you turn your head
It just gets colder colder colder
While you try to save yourself
God's gonna blow your clouds away
And make me a sunny day
roll me over over over
While you turn your head
It just gets colder colder colder
While you try to save yourself
God's gonna blow your clouds away
He's gonna blow your clouds away
And make a sunny day
A sunny day ooooh
(a sunny dayyy)3x
In "Sunny Day" by Deana Carter, the singer is lamenting the fact that she has not played her guitar in 15 days after being disheartened by a music man who did not value her creativity. Nevertheless, he is still playing games that she refuses to engage in, and she is determined not to let him take her love away. The chorus talks about the coldness of the world, as people try to save themselves, but ultimately, God will blow away their clouds and make her day sunny again. The song is a plea for hope and positivity amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't picked up my guitar in 15 days
I haven't played my guitar in two weeks and one day.
Some music man didn't give a damn what I had to say
A man in the music industry did not care about my thoughts or opinions.
But he's still in tears and playin' games that I don't play
Although he is crying, he is still engaging in tactics that I refuse to participate in.
I'm not gonna let that son of a bitch take my love away
I will not allow that man to diminish or destroy my passion.
Can't take my love away
No one can rob me of my passion.
so roll me over over and over
Move me repeatedly in circles.
While I turn your head
As you observe me, I exert prowess.
Hold me under under under
Submerge me deeply.
While I'm takin my last breath
As I am dying.
It just gets colder colder colder
The situation continues to worsen and reach colder temperatures.
While you try to save yourself
As you try to rescue yourself.
God's gonna blow your clouds away
God will remove your negativity and obstacles.
And give me a sunny day
Allow me to live in happiness and bliss.
it's on the telephone the tv and on the radio
This message can be heard across various media platforms.
Any day now the final whistle is bound to blow
The end is approaching quickly.
But this ain't the way we have to say we had to go
However, we do not have to leave this way.
There's still a chance at hand in hand from shore to shore
We can still hold hands and work together to create a better future.
But can't take our love away
No one can rob us of our love and unity.
so roll us over over and over
Move us repeatedly in circles.
While you turn your head
As you watch us, we still possess power.
He's gonna blow your clouds away
God will remove the negativity and obstacles.
And make me a sunny day
And bring me happiness and positivity.
A sunny day ooooh
A day filled with warmth, light, and happiness.
(a sunny dayyy)3x
Repeatedly emphasize that a sunny day is what is desired and necessary.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEANA KAY CARTER
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