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."
Swingin
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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His name is Charlie Jackson, and he's really lookin' good
I had to go and see him, so I called him on the phone
I walked over to his house, and this was goin' on
His brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie
His Momma was in the kitchen, cuttin' chicken up to fry
His Daddy was in the backyard, rollin' up a garden hose
And we were swingin' (swingin')
Aw, yeah now we were swingin' (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Yeah, and we'll be swingin' (swingin')
Yes, we'll be swingin' (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
Now Charlieshe's a darlin', she's the apple of my eye
When I'm on the swing with him, it makes me almost high
And Charlie is my lover, and he has been since the spring
I just can't believe it started on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin'. (swingin')
Ah-just a swingin' (swingin')
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
I said Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin') (swingin')
The lyrics to LeAnn Rimes's song "Swingin'" describe a sweet moment between the singer and a little boy named Charlie Jackson, whom she finds very attractive. The song starts with Rimes narrating how she called Charlie and went to his house one day. Upon her arrival, she notices his brother eating chocolate pie while his mother is in the kitchen preparing chicken for frying. Meanwhile, his father is outside in the backyard rolling up a garden hose. Rimes and Charlie then find themselves on the porch where they engage in a lovely swinging session that makes Rimes feel love down to her toes.
Throughout the song, Rimes reaffirms how pretty Charlie is when he sings, and she attests that she is on his front porch enjoying the moments. At the end of the song, she confesses that Charlie is her lover, although it is unknown if this line is a dream or reality. The song's lyrics can be interpreted from different perspectives, some seeing it as a portrayal of innocent childhood love, while others might see it as an affair Rimes had with an underage boy. Regardless, the song's melody and lyrics are undoubtedly captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a little boy, in our neighborhood
The singer is describing a young boy named Charlie who lives in the same area as them.
His name is Charlie Jackson, and he's really lookin' good
Charlie is an attractive and desirable person.
I had to go and see him, so I called him on the phone
The singer had a desire to see Charlie, so they called him to make arrangements.
I walked over to his house, and this was goin' on
Upon arriving at Charlie's house, there were various activities taking place among his family members.
His brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie
Charlie's brother was enjoying a sweet treat while sitting on the sofa.
His Momma was in the kitchen, cuttin' chicken up to fry
Charlie's mother was preparing food in the kitchen, specifically cutting chicken to be cooked.
His Daddy was in the backyard, rollin' up a garden hose
Charlie's father was working in the backyard, specifically rolling up a hose.
I was on the porch with Charlie, feelin' love down to my toes
The artist was spending time with Charlie on the porch and feeling love and affection very strongly.
And we were swingin' (swingin')
Aw, yeah now we were swingin' (swingin')
The two were sitting on a swing on Charlie's front porch, enjoying each other's company.
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
The artist is enchanted by Charlie's appearance and can't believe they are sitting next to them on a porch swing, enjoying each other's company.
Yeah, and we'll be swingin' (swingin')
Yes, we'll be swingin' (swingin')
The two will be continuing to swing and spend time together.
Now Charlieshe's a darlin', she's the apple of my eye
When I'm on the swing with him, it makes me almost high
Charlie is very dear to the artist, and spending time on the swing with them makes them feel euphoric.
And Charlie is my lover, and he has been since the spring
I just can't believe it started on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin')
The singer and Charlie are in a romantic relationship, which began on Charlie's front porch while they were sitting on a swing.
I said Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin' (swingin') (swingin')
The singer is still marveling at Charlie's beauty and can't believe they are spending time together in this setting.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Colt Ford, John David Anderson, Lionel A. Delmore
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There's boy in our neighborhood
His name is Charlie Jackson and he's really lookin good
I had to go and see him so I called him on the phone
I walked over to his house and this was goin on
His brother was on the sofa eatin chocolate pie
His Momma was in the kitchen cuttin chicken up to fry
His Daddy was in the backyard rollin up a garden hose
I was on the porch with Charlie feelin love down to my toes
And we were swingin
Aw yeah now we were swingin
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin
Now Charlie he's my darlin he's the apple of my eye
And when I'm on the swing with him it makes me almost high.
And Charlie is my loverman and he has been since the spring
I just can't believe it started on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin
Aw yeah now we were swingin
Little Charlie he's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on his front porch in this swing
Just a swingin
On a sofa eatin chocolate pie
In the kitchen cuttin chicken up to fry
In the backyard rollin up a garden hose
Yeah feelin that love down to my toes
Yeah he's the apple of my eye
When I'm with him it makes me almost high
He's been here since this spring
On the front porch on this swing
Just a swingin oh yeah we were swingin
Well we were swingin
Oh now We were swingin
Yeah lil Charlie he's as pretty as the angels really sing
I can't believe l'm out here on this front porch in this swing
Yeah Just a swingin
Mmmm swingin
Michelle
This is the Original,
Pretty sure she is saying Charlie Johnson which would kinda be the male equivalent to Charlotte.
There's a little girl in our neighbourhood
Her name is Charlotte Johnson
And she's really lookin' good
I had to go and see her
So I called her on the phone
I walked over to her house
And this was going on
Sandro
This song and performance could go easily topping the world charts
Andrew howell
She nailed it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
James Edwards
purdy much.
diane barron
I really like it..She makes an old song sound good!
JT Roll
She really did a great job with the song and music video on this. :-)
azimuth361
It's pretty rare when the cover is better than the original. LeAnn certainly didn't do the song any harm! And MAN! Can she dance!
Marty Klestadt
I've heard a number of covers that were IMO at least as good as the original, if not better.
To me, the best in terms of improvement over the original is Always Something There To Remind Me by Naked Eyes.
No offense to Dionne Warwick, but her(I believe original) version was done in the same style as I Say A Little Prayer For You, and I just didn't care for it, and could hardly believe it was the same song.
Ronnie Bishop
Yes it’s hot and different from Johns.
Kendra Phipps
Sucked
Jen Swan
The best part is all the dancers in this video are world champion swing dancers