Contents
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* 1 Biography
o 1.1 In a Different Light and Linda Davis
o 1.2 "Does He Love You" and Shoot for the Moon
o 1.3 Some Things Are Meant to Be
o 1.4 I'm Yours
o 1.5 2003-present
* 2 Discography
o 2.1 Albums
o 2.2 Singles
+ 2.2.1 As Skip & Linda
+ 2.2.2 Solo
+ 2.2.3 Guest singles
o 2.3 Music videos
* 3 References
* 4 External links
[edit] Biography
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Linda Kaye Davis was born November 26, 1962 in Dotson, Texas. She made her singing debut on a local radio show at age six. By the time she was 20, Davis moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she paired up with singer Skip Eaton to form the duo Skip & Linda. Skip & Linda signed to MDJ Records and had three minor singles on the Billboard country charts.[1]
[edit] In a Different Light and Linda Davis
After Skip & Linda parted ways, Davis found work as a jingle singer, and subsequently as a backing vocalist for Reba McEntire. Davis's first solo chart entry came in 1988 on Epic Records, although it was not until 1991 that she released her debut album In a Different Light on Liberty Records. This album produced two chart singles, but no Top 40 hits. It was followed by a self-titled second album in 1992, which did not produce any chart singles at all.
[edit] "Does He Love You" and Shoot for the Moon
Davis saw her biggest chart success in 1993 when she and McEntire recorded their duet "Does He Love You". Davis's only Number One country hit, it also won her and McEntire a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration that year.[1] Soon afterward, Davis signed to Arista Nashville and recorded her third album, Shoot for the Moon. This album's lead-off single, the Mac McAnally composition "Company Time", fell short of the Top 40. It was followed by "Love Didn't Do It" at #58. Davis, along with Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride, sang guest vocals on McEntire's mid-1995 cover of the Patti LaBelle/Michael McDonald song "On My Own", although only McEntire received chart credit for it.
[edit] Some Things Are Meant to Be
Davis did not enter Top 40 on the country charts again until 1996 with the title track of her 1996 album Some Things Are Meant to Be, her second album for Arista. This song peaked at #13 on the country charts, becoming her highest solo chart peak. Following it were "A Love Story in the Making" (co-written by former NRBQ member Al Anderson) at #33, and "Walk Away", which failed to chart. Also included on this album was the song "What Do I Know", released by Ricochet that same year as its debut single.
[edit] I'm Yours
Davis's fifth album, I'm Yours, was released in 1998 on DreamWorks Records, then a newly-established record label. Its lead-off single, "I Wanna Remember This, was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Black Dog. This song peaked at #20 in 1998, followed by the title track at #38 and "From the Inside Out" at #60. After this latter song, Davis exited DreamWorks.
[edit] 2003-present
In 2003, Davis self-released a Christmas album with her husband, Lang Scott, and their daughter, Hillary (b. April 1, 1984). Two more self-released albums, I Have Arrived and Young at Heart, followed in 2004 and 2007, respectively. Hillary founded the country music group Lady Antebellum in 2006.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
Year Album details Chart Positions
US Country US US Heat
1991 In a Different Light
* Released: February 1, 1991
* Label: Liberty Records
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1992 Linda Davis
* Released: April 21, 1992
* Label: Liberty Records
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1994 Shoot for the Moon
* Released: April 26, 1994
* Label: Arista Nashville
28 124 2
1996 Some Things Are Meant to Be
* Released: January 30, 1996
* Label: Arista Nashville
26 164 7
1998 I'm Yours
* Released: November 3, 1998
* Label: DreamWorks Nashville
61 — —
2003 Family Christmas (with Lang and Hillary Scott)
* Released: 2003
* Label: Center Hill
— — —
2004 I Have Arrived
* Released: 2004
* Label: Center Hill
— — —
2007 Young at Heart
* Released: December 4, 2007
* Label: Center Hill
— — —
[edit] Singles
[edit] As Skip & Linda
Year Single US Country Album
1982 "If You Could See You Through My Eyes" 63 single only
"I Just Can't Turn Temptation Down" 73
"This Time" 89
[edit] Solo
Year Single Chart Positions Album
US Country CAN Country
1980 "Steppin'" — — singles only
1988 "All the Good Ones Are Taken" 50 —
1989 "Back in the Swing Again" 51 —
"Weak Nights" 67 —
1991 "In a Different Light" 61 — In a Different Light
"Some Kinda Woman" 68 —
"Three Way Tie" — —
1992 "He Isn't My Affair Anymore" — — Linda Davis
1994 "Company Time" 43 73 Shoot for the Moon
"Love Didn't Do It" 58 —
1996 "Some Things Are Meant to Be" 13 13 Some Things Are Meant to Be
"A Love Story in the Making" 33 22
"Walk Away" — —
1998 "I Wanna Remember This" 20 31 I'm Yours
1999 "I'm Yours" 38 52
"From the Inside Out" 60 —
2004 "I Have Arrived" — — I Have Arrived
[edit] Guest singles
Year Single Artist Chart Positions Album
US Country CAN Country UK
1993 "Does He Love You" Reba McEntire 1 1 — Greatest Hits Volume Two
1999 "Does He Love You" (re-release) — — 62 Moments and Memories: The Best of Reba
[edit] Music videos
Year Video Director
1991 "In a Different Light" Greg Crutcher
1993 "Does He Love You" (with Reba McEntire) Jon Small
1994 "Company Time"
"Love Didn't Do It"
1995 "Some Things Are Meant to Be" Steven Goldmann
"On My Own" (with Reba McEntire,
Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood) Dominic Orlando
1998 "I Wanna Remember This" Miller Murano
"I'm Yours" Morgan Lawley
1999 "From the Inside Out" Tara Johns
[edit] References
1. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Linda Davis biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:aifuxql5ldae~T1. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
[edit] External links
* Linda Davis official site
From The Inside Out
Linda Davis Lyrics
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He nearly drove right off the road, all she did was smile
But when she burned up their first dinner and lay cryin' on the couch
That's the moment that he fell in love from the inside out
She loved the way he always brought flowers to the door
He took her to new places that she'd never been before
When he lost his job and he lost his pride and his heart was filled with doubt
From the inside love is stronger
Than the outside lookin' in
When the tears flow you learn what love's about
From the inside out
She has watched her raven hair slowly turn to gray
Since the day that he retired he just gets in the way
Well they ain't much to look at, two old faces in the crowd
But they could write the book of love from the inside out
From the inside love is stronger
Than the outside lookin' in
And as the years go you learn what love's about
From the inside out
The song "From The Inside Out" by Linda Davis is a beautiful portrayal of love and its true strength. The lyrics highlight how love grows stronger over time - from the inside out. The song begins with a story of a man who falls in love at first sight with a woman. However, it's not her outer beauty that hooked him, but her inner beauty which shines when she burns the dinner and sobs. This is when he realizes that he's in love with her from the inside out - for her genuine self.
The second verse describes how the woman reciprocated the man's love by admiring his romantic gestures and appreciating the new adventures he brought her in life. However, their love was put to the test when the man lost his job and self-confidence, and it was the woman's turn to support him. This is when she realizes how much she loves him from the inside out - for the person he is and not for his material possessions or achievements.
As they grow older together, their love continues to strengthen from the inside out. They may not be the most attractive couple in the crowd, but their love is pure and true. Overall, the song reminds us that true love grows from the inside and not from external appearances or achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
First time he laid eyes on her he kissed his heart goodbye
When he first saw her, he knew that he was going to be completely smitten with this woman.
He nearly drove right off the road, all she did was smile
She had such a beautiful smile that it distracted him from driving and he almost crashed the car.
But when she burned up their first dinner and lay cryin' on the couch
When she accidentally burned their dinner and was upset about it, he realized that he loved her for who she was, mistakes and all.
That's the moment that he fell in love from the inside out
Her vulnerability and authenticity in that moment made him realize that he loved her for all her flaws and qualities.
She loved the way he always brought flowers to the door
She appreciated the small gestures of affection that he made to show how much he cared about her.
He took her to new places that she'd never been before
He expanded her horizons and introduced her to new experiences that she wouldn't have had on her own.
When he lost his job and he lost his pride and his heart was filled with doubt
When he faced adversity and felt defeated, she stood by him and helped him through it.
That's when she knew how much she loved that man from the inside out
His hardships allowed her to see the depth of her love for him and how much she was willing to support him through tough times.
From the inside love is stronger
True love is a deep connection that goes beyond surface-level appearances and circumstances.
Than the outside lookin' in
It's more important to have a meaningful connection with someone than just to have an outwardly impressive relationship.
When the tears flow you learn what love's about
Through tough times, you learn what it truly means to love and support someone.
She has watched her raven hair slowly turn to gray
She has grown old with him and watched the physical changes that accompany aging.
Since the day that he retired he just gets in the way
Now that he's retired, he's around the house more often and she has to adjust to having him there all the time.
Well they ain't much to look at, two old faces in the crowd
To others, they may not seem like anything special or noteworthy, but to each other, they are deeply in love.
But they could write the book of love from the inside out
Despite their ordinary appearances, they have a love that is strong and deep, built on the foundation of knowing each other from the inside out.
And as the years go you learn what love's about
Over time, you grow together and deepen your understanding of what it means to truly love someone, from the inside out.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANGELA KASET, MARC BEESON
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