Rimes emerged with her first single, "Blue," when she was just thirteen years old in 1996. She is most recognized for her crossover hit "How Do I Live" which, according to the Billboard charts, is one of the most successful songs in American music history, spending 69 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which currently stands as the second longest run in the chart's history (behind Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours"). While country singer Trisha Yearwood's version of the song won a Grammy in 1998, Rimes' version outsold Yearwood's by millions of copies. Rimes' other notable songs include "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and "You're the right kind of wrong" (from the movie Coyote Ugly) and American Idol favorite "I Need You."
She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards.
Rimes was chosen to sing the theme song "Light the Fire Within" for the February 8, 2002, Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
On February 23, 2002, she married Dean Sheremet, a dancer whom she met while recording Twisted Angel. They currently live in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2005, LeAnn was selected to become the new host of the USA Network reality tv series Nashville Star, a position she held for only one season. She also was selected to sing "Remember When," the official song for Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration.
On January 25, 2005, Rimes released a new album called This Woman. Although it has been met with mixed reviews, This Woman is a comeback of sorts for Rimes. With sales over 600,000, this is Rimes best-selling album since her self-titled album in 1999. In terms of the singles released, this is her most successful album since her debut nearly 10 years ago. "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense" reached the Top 5 and became her biggest years on the country charts in years. "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way," a song about a woman trying to get over a lost love, was released as a single. The video for "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" was very dark, and the song was received well in the country music world. When "Something's Gotta Give" reached the #2 spot in June 2006, it became her biggest country hit since "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", her sole number one hit 10 years ago.
Rimes co-wrote four songs off This Woman: "Something's Gotta Give," "I Got It Bad," "When This Woman Loves a Man," and "Afraid to Fall."
"I Got it Bad" was co-written with her husband Dean Sheremet.
On Saturday, September 3, 2005, Rimes performed a concert, on a three-hour special on Larry King Live, as a benefit for those affected in the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. As a Mississippian, she said that Hurricane Katrina "hit close to home." Just days before the hurricane, she had performed in Biloxi, Mississippi.
On January 4, 2006, Rimes performed the National Anthem before the Rose Bowl championship game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns in Pasadena, California.
On June 6, 2006, LeAnn released a new album in Europe called Whatever We Wanna.
The new album presents a pop-oriented sound; the first single released was "And It Feels Like." The album did not receive a US release.
In March 2009, LeAnn became the first country crossover artist to top the Billboard Club Play list when remixes for "What I Cannot Change" topped this dance chart. Prior to LeAnn's accomplishment, the highest charting song by a country artist on this dance survey had been the #2 peak of Reba McEntire's remixed remake of "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
Lovesick Blues
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I'm in love,
I'm in love with a girl,
That's what's the matter with me
I'm in love,
I'm in love, with a beautiful girl,
But she don't give a darn about me
to make her love me I tried,
But she just refused
And ever since she's gone away,
I've got those lovesick blues
Got the feeling called the "blue hoo's,"
since my sweetie said "Good Bye"
Seems I don't know what to "Do Hoo"
All day long I sit and cry
That last long day we spent alone
I'm yearning for it yet
She thrilled me, filled me,
with a kind of lovin',
I never will forget, the way she called me sweet daddy"
Twas just a beautiful dream
I hate to think that it's all over I lost my heart it seems
I got so used to her somehow
But I'm no body's baby
Now, gee it's awful when you're lonesome
and get those lovesick blue-oo-oo-oo-oo's
Got the feeling called the "blue hoo's,"
since my sweetie said "Good Bye"
Seems I don't know what to "Do Hoo"
All day long I sit and cry
That last long day we spent alone
I'm yearning for it yet
She thrilled me, filled me,
with a kind of lovin',
I never will forget, the way she called me sweet daddy
Twas just a beautiful dream
I hate to think that it's all over I lost my heart it seems
i got so used to her somehow
But I'm no body's baby
Now, gee it's awful when you're lonesome
and get those lovesick blue-oo-oo-oo-oo's
The lyrics of Love Sick Blues by LeAnn Rimes are about heartbreak and the struggles of trying to make someone love you who doesn't feel the same. The singer is in love with a girl who is not interested in him, resulting in him feeling down and out of sorts. He has tried everything to make her love him - sighing, crying, and pleading - but she has refused. Ever since she left him, he has been struggling with the pain and loneliness of unrequited love. The singer is experiencing a sense of sadness and longing, which he calls "the blue hoo's" since the sweetie he loves has said goodbye.
The song talks about the yearning and longing felt after a relationship ends. The singer remembers the good times he had with his lover and how they called him "sweet daddy," creating a beautiful dream that he wishes to relive. The chorus of the song repeats the sense of loss caused by heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love,
I've fallen in love and it's consuming my thoughts.
I'm in love,
This is real, I am truly in love.
I'm in love with a girl,
I've fallen in love with a woman who has captured my heart and attention.
That's what's the matter with me
My thoughts are consumed with this love, it's all I can think about.
I'm in love,
This is a strong feeling that I cannot ignore.
I'm in love, with a beautiful girl,
This woman is not only captivating, but physically beautiful as well.
But she don't give a darn about me
Unfortunately, she does not feel the same way and does not care about me in the same way.
to make her love me I tried,
I've tried everything to make this woman love me, but nothing seems to work.
How I sighed and I cried
I've had many emotional moments where I've expressed my love and frustration through tears.
But she just refused
Unfortunately, she has refused my advances and I am left with a broken heart.
And ever since she's gone away,
Since she has left me, I have been struggling to cope.
I've got those lovesick blues
My heartache has become unbearable, to the point where I'm experiencing a sickness of the soul.
Got the feeling called the "blue hoo's,"
I'm feeling so low that it's like there's a physical weight on my chest, a feeling called the "blue hoo's."
since my sweetie said "Good Bye"
My heart was broken when my beloved said goodbye.
Seems I don't know what to "Do Hoo"
I'm feeling so lost and confused that I don't know what to do next.
All day long I sit and cry
I'm consumed by sadness and shed tears constantly throughout the day.
That last long day we spent alone
I can't forget the last day we spent together, it was special and meaningful.
I'm yearning for it yet
Despite the heartbreak, I am still longing to be with this woman again.
She thrilled me, filled me,
Her love was so powerful, it thrilled me and filled me with joy.
with a kind of lovin',
This love was pure and genuine.
I never will forget, the way she called me sweet daddy"
The small endearing moments with her, such as the way she called me "sweet daddy", are etched in my memory forever.
Twas just a beautiful dream
However, all of it now seems like a dream, distant and unattainable.
I hate to think that it's all over I lost my heart it seems
My heart is shattered and it feels like our love story has come to a tragic end.
i got so used to her somehow
Over time, I grew accustomed to and reliant on her love and companionship.
But I'm no body's baby
Yet, I know that I am independent and do not need anyone else to make me happy.
Now, gee it's awful when you're lonesome
However, the pain of loneliness that I am feeling now is unbearable.
and get those lovesick blue-oo-oo-oo-oo's
I'm so lovesick that it's like I'm experiencing a physical sickness, like the "blue hoo's" again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Cliff Friend, Irving Mills
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