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.
He Gets That From Me
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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You have to drag him outta bed,
Only frosted flakes will do,
He gets that from me
Yeah he gets that from me
His curly hair and his knobby knees,
The way the sun brings those freckles out,Talkin' talk never miss a beat,
Yeah he gets that from me,
He gets that from me
He looks at me with those big brown eyes,
He's got me in the palm of his hands,
And I swear sometimes,
It's just like you're here again,
He smiles that little crooked smile,
There's no denying he's your child,
Without him I don't know what I'd do,
He gets that from you,
Oh he gets that from you
How he loves your old guitar,
Yeah he's taught himself today,
He melts my heart,
Tells me he loves me every day,
And cracks a joke at the perfect time,
Makes me laugh when I want to cry,
That boy is everything to me,
He gets that from you,
He gets that from you
Last night I heard him pray,
Lord help me and momma make it through,
And tell daddy we'll be ok,
He said he sure misses you,
He sure misses you,
He really misses you,
He gets that from me
In "He Gets That From Me," Reba McEntire reflects on her sonās traits and attributes, both good and bad, that he has undoubtedly inherited from his father who has passed away. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, and serve as an ode to the child's father who continues to live on through his son. From his early morning attitude, love for frosted flakes, curly hair and freckles, to his humor, musical talent, and endearing mannerisms, every characteristic of this precious boy holds a bit of his father's essence. The boy has a deep connection to his father since he misses him terribly and always wants to make sure that he is doing okay, even though he knows that his dad is not with them physically.
The song's message is relatable and universal, and speaks to anyone who has lost a loved one. It reminds the listeners that traits and characteristics, which can be passed down from parents or family members, help keep their loved ones alive within them, long after they are gone. It also highlights the challenges and hurdles faced by single parents, and the need to create a strong bond between a parent and a child, to keep the memory of the departed loved one alive.
Line by Line Meaning
His early morning attitude,
His tendency to be grumpy in the morning is something he inherited from me.
You have to drag him outta bed,
I have to put in extra effort to get him up and going in the morning.
Only frosted flakes will do,
He's very particular about his cereal, and insists on eating only frosted flakes.
He gets that from me
These little quirks are things he inherited from me.
Yeah he gets that from me
He takes after me in many ways.
His curly hair and his knobby knees,
He inherited his curly hair and knobby knees from me.
The way the sun brings those freckles out,
He gets his freckles from me, and they show up more in the sun.
Talkin' talk never miss a beat,
He's always quick to join in a conversation and keep it going, just like I am.
Yeah he gets that from me,
He's learned to be outgoing and sociable from me.
He looks at me with those big brown eyes,
He's inherited his big brown eyes from you, and when he looks at me with them it's like you're here again.
He's got me in the palm of his hands,
He has a special hold on me, just like you did.
And I swear sometimes,
There are moments when he reminds me so much of you that it's uncanny.
It's just like you're here again,
He channels you in a way that makes me feel like you're still with us somehow.
He smiles that little crooked smile,
He's got your smile, and it's just as charming on him as it was on you.
There's no denying he's your child,
He's got so much of you in him that there's no question about who his father is.
Without him I don't know what I'd do,
He's my whole world, and I don't know where I'd be without him.
He gets that from you,
His kind heart and loving nature are traits that he inherited from his father.
Oh he gets that from you
So much of who he is as a person comes from you.
How he loves your old guitar,
He's taken a special liking to your old guitar, and enjoys playing it just like you did.
Yeah he's taught himself today,
He's a self-taught musician, just like you were when you were his age.
He melts my heart,
He has a special way of touching my heart and making me feel loved.
Tells me he loves me every day,
He's not afraid to express his love for me, and reminds me of it every day.
And cracks a joke at the perfect time,
He's got a great sense of humor, and knows how to lighten the mood with a well-timed joke.
Makes me laugh when I want to cry,
He's a ray of sunshine in my life, and can always make me smile even when things are tough.
That boy is everything to me,
He's my world, my reason for living, and I love him more than anything.
He gets that from you,
His sense of humor and ability to make me smile are qualities he inherited from his father.
He gets that from you
So much of who he is and what he means to me comes from you.
Last night I heard him pray,
I overheard him talking to God last night.
Lord help me and momma make it through,
He's asking for God's help to get us through the tough times.
And tell daddy we'll be ok,
He's sending a message to his father, letting him know that we'll be alright.
He said he sure misses you,
He's feeling your absence keenly, and wishes you were still here with us.
He sure misses you,
He wants you to know that he still thinks about you and loves you deeply.
He really misses you,
Your absence is a constant ache in his heart, and he wishes he could see you again.
He gets that from me
His love for you and his desire to see you again are things he inherited from me.
Lyrics Ā© Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: STEVE JONES, PHILLIP BRIAN WHITE
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@PamelaJLamon
My son Ryan Forever now 21 drowned September 4th 2022, saving the lives of a brother and a friend... and just like that...I'm crying!
@Davidholton-cd3sk
How are you? how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
@sonjabowman4280
Iām so sorry
@lindabrumfield3082
My son got married in 2022 that is the song played for the mother and son dance I lost my husband in 2016 my kids were very close to there dad while me and my son were dancing he was crying because there was an empty chair beside me where his dad should be this song means a lot to us
@monicameleski397
My sister showed me this video. My husband just died suddenly of a stroke (he just turned 40) on Dec.30th and I just had our son March 22, so my son will be raised without his daddy. Even though baby is only a month old, he does so many things his daddy did, and I always say "you are just like your daddy".
@mistybethune9116
As much my mom drives my brother and me nuts sometimes me and my older brother remember our younger brothers have lost both parents cause our dad and their mom are both gone
@teachrkimmy2898
OMG, I can't stop ballin' my eyes out! š„ŗ
@sarahperillo8720
My brother was killed in January leaving behind a 7 year old and a 4month old boys and I just played this for my sister inlaw š¢
@brandi7777777
My son and his dad are the ones walking in cross-walk. I lost my dad directly after the filming, and Deavon lost his at 17-yrs-old. This video is more special than you know, Reba.šš
@loriwilber4652
So sorry for your lost. May God be with you both now and always š