With a contract to Mercury Records (1975), McEntire began her professional career singing heavily pop-influenced ballads, a far cry from the neotraditionalist movement she would help lead a few years later.
"I Don't Want To Be A One Night Stand" became her first charting single in 1976. Her first Top 10 hit "(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven" followed four years later, and in 1982 she scored her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
Frustrated at her limited commercial success, McEntire left Mercury and signed with MCA Records in 1984. 1984's "Just A Little Love" wasn't much different form her Mercury material and was only moderately successful. However, another album followed later that same year, titled "My Kind of Country." This was a return-to-roots record, complete with fiddles and steel. It was comprised largely of covers of classic country songs, as well as original songs such as "How Blue" and the Harlan Howard-penned "Somebody Should Leave", both of which reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
In the early 1990s McEntire expanded her audience by adopting a softer, more pop-oriented sound. She became one of the best-selling country artists of all time, releasing three volumes of greatest hits collections.
Since that first #1 hit in 1982, she's forked out 21 more chartbusters, which are all recapped on "Reba #1s" released on November 22nd, 2005. The 2-disc compilation features all 22 number one singles (according to Billboard magazine) in chronological order, including two new tracks "You're Gonna Be" and "Love Needs A Holiday." "Reba #1s" also contains 11 singles that reached the #1 spot in publications other than Billboard.
She won the Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association four times in a row (a record she holds with Martina McBride), and had dozens of Top Ten hits during the 80s. For her contribution to the recording industry, Reba McEntire has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. In 1995, she was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is one of only six solo women (others include Shania Twain, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, "Entertainer Of The Year". McEntire continued to hit the charts through the 2000s, as well as appearing in television and film, most notably Tremors, a cult horror movie series, Forever Love, and One Night at McCool's. She also starred as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway, receiving critical acclaim.
From 2001 to 2007, Reba starred in the hit WB television show, Reba (with Texan actor Christopher Rich as her philandering ex-husband), even getting a visit from fellow country star Dolly Parton who played Reba's character's supervisor at a real estate firm.
A Little Want To
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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You gotta get up and get outta bed
Roll up your sleeves put your back into it
If your gonna get it done then you better get to it
No matter what it is you want to do
You got to have a little want to
Inside of you
A little nothing I can't do
Attitude
No matter what folks say
Well big dreams do come true
All you gotta go
Is have a little want to
I remember sittin' on the livin' room floor
My brother tried to show me how to make a G chord
My hands were small, my fingers hurt
That's when he said it'll take a lot of work
But if I can do it girl, so can you
You got to have a little want to
Inside of you
That goes a long, long way
A little nothing I can't do
Attitude
No matter what folks say
Well big dreams do come true
All you gotta go
Is have a little want to
Oh now I make my living out here singing on this stage
When people ask me how I got here I just look at them and say
You got to have a little want to
Inside of you
That goes a long, long way
A little nothing I can't do
Attitude
No matter what folks say
You got to have a little want to
A little nothing I can't do
Attitude
No matter what folks say
'Cause big dreams do come true
All you gotta do
Is have a little want to
That's all you gotta do
Is have a little want to
Keep that attitude
And have a little want to, want to, want to
The lyrics of A Little Want To by Reba McEntire tells us about how to get ahead in life. Reba's Mama taught her that one has to get up early and work hard if they want to achieve something in life. The song is motivational and inspiring to everyone who listens to it. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of having a little want to inside of you because this goes a long way. McEntire tells us that having a positive attitude will always come in handy when you want to achieve a big dream because a little nothing you can't do attitude will help you overcome the naysayers and obstacles that come your way.
The second verse of the song shows that Reba McEntire's brother taught her how to play the guitar. The guitar played an important role in McEntire's life as it helped her shape her music career. Her brother taught her that it would take a lot of work, but if she keeps on practicing and has the want to do it, she could learn to play the guitar. The bridge of the song tells us that McEntire is a musician who has achieved her big dreams through sheer hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude that came from having a little want to inside of her.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no excuse that's what my mama said
My mama always taught me that there is never any excuse for not getting something done.
You gotta get up and get outta bed
You need to stop being lazy and start taking action.
Roll up your sleeves put your back into it
Give it your all and don't hold anything back.
If your gonna get it done then you better get to it
If you want to achieve your goals, you need to start working towards them right away.
No matter what it is you want to do
It doesn't matter what your goals are.
You got to have a little want to
You need to have the desire and motivation to achieve your goals.
Inside of you
You need to cultivate this motivation within yourself.
That goes a long, long way
Having motivation and desire will take you a long way towards achieving your goals.
A little nothing I can't do
With the right mindset, there's nothing that is too difficult or impossible to achieve.
Attitude
It's all about your mindset and how you approach your goals.
No matter what folks say
Don't let others discourage you or tell you that you can't achieve your goals.
Well big dreams do come true
It's possible to achieve even the biggest and most ambitious dreams with the right attitude and motivation.
All you gotta go
All you need to do.
Is have a little want to
You just need to cultivate the desire and motivation to achieve your goals.
I remember sittin' on the livin' room floor
I remember a time from my childhood.
My brother tried to show me how to make a G chord
My brother was trying to teach me how to play a particular chord on a musical instrument.
My hands were small, my fingers hurt
I was struggling to learn and my physical limitations were making it difficult.
That's when he said it'll take a lot of work
My brother acknowledged that learning new skills requires hard work and dedication.
But if I can do it girl, so can you
My brother encouraged me by pointing out that if he could learn to do it, so could I.
Oh now I make my living out here singing on this stage
I have achieved my goal of becoming a professional musician.
When people ask me how I got here I just look at them and say
When people ask me about my success, I tell them the following:
Keep that attitude
Maintain a positive and motivated attitude towards achieving your goals.
And have a little want to, want to, want to
Cultivate and maintain your motivation and desire to achieve your goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Brice Long, Terry Mcbride
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