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
— — —
1992 Linda Davis
* Released: April 21, 1992
* Label: Liberty Records
— — —
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
Three Way Tie
Linda Davis Lyrics
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Takes the kids to school and there's bills to pay
Sends her husband to work with a kiss on the cheek
They get by, but they hardly speak at all
They've built too many walls
And she knows that things aren't right
But she never lets it show
But she doesn't really want to know
There's a woman alone on the edge of town
Works a fancy job till the sun goes down
She loves a man who'll never be free
But she waits by the phone cause he promised he would call
Why did she ever fall
And she knows that things aren't right
But she never lets it show
And she wonders if he's home tonight
But she doesn't really want to know
It's a three way tie
Nobody wins everybody cries
Is anybody ever satisfied
In a three way tie
There's a man who means to do his best
But when you love two women they each get less
He knows his heart should be at home
But his fire burns for the woman alone so he calls
He'd like to have it all
And he knows that things aren't right
But he never lets it show
And he wonders how to change his life
But he doesn't really want to know
It's a three way tie
Nobody wins everybody cries
Is anybody ever satisfied
In a three way tie
Is anybody ever satisfied
In a three way tie
Linda Davis's song Three Way Tie depicts the story of three individuals who are all stuck in unfulfilling yet complex relationships. The first woman mentioned in the song is a stay-at-home mother who is struggling to connect with her husband, and although she knows that there are issues, she chooses to ignore them. The second woman is a successful and single career woman who is in love with a man who is not available to her, and while waiting for his call, she wonders if he is with someone else. Lastly, the third person in the song is a man who is in love with two women and finds himself torn between them.
The song title "Three Way Tie" refers to the fact that in this love triangle, nobody wins, and everyone ends up crying. The chorus of the song asks if anyone is ever satisfied in such complicated and messy relationships. The lyrics suggest that it is challenging to navigate complex emotions and difficult situations, and there are no clear winners.
The song's lyrics are both heartbreaking and relatable, as many individuals have experienced similar situations in their lives. The lyrics of the song showcase the depth of emotions and complexities that come with love triangles. The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, as it highlights the sadness and futility of such relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a woman at home, day after day
A dedicated mother who takes care of her children at home every day
Takes the kids to school and there's bills to pay
She is responsible for her kids' education and has financial obligations to fulfill
Sends her husband to work with a kiss on the cheek
Shows affection to her partner before he goes to work
They get by, but they hardly speak at all
They are able to survive, but they have communication issues
They've built too many walls
They have created emotional barriers between each other
And she knows that things aren't right
She is aware of the issues in their relationship
But she never lets it show
She hides her feelings from her partner
And she wonders where he goes at night
She is curious about her partner's whereabouts
But she doesn't really want to know
She fears what she might find out, and prefers to remain ignorant
There's a woman alone on the edge of town
A woman who lives in seclusion on the outskirts of town
Works a fancy job till the sun goes down
She has a high-status, well-paying job but works long hours
She loves a man who'll never be free
She is in love with someone who is not available to her
But she waits by the phone cause he promised he would call
She eagerly waits for her lover, hoping he will reach out to her
Why did she ever fall
She feels regret for falling in love with this man
It's a three way tie
There are three individuals who are caught in this situation
Nobody wins everybody cries
No one benefits from this situation, and everyone is left feeling hurt and upset
Is anybody ever satisfied
Everyone involved in this three-way affair is left unsatisfied
In a three way tie
The three individuals are tied together in a complex relationship
There's a man who means to do his best
A man who wants to do the right thing
But when you love two women they each get less
When you give your love to two people, you are unable to give either one enough attention and affection
He knows his heart should be at home
He understands that his loyalty should be with his family
But his fire burns for the woman alone so he calls
He cannot resist calling his other love interest, despite his commitment to his family
He'd like to have it all
He desires both women and the different emotions they offer him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROL GRACE ANDERSON, LISA MIRIAM SILVER, MARY BETH ANDERSON
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