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.
You Remember Me
Reba McEntire Lyrics
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Unless She's your permission to
But me, I just came anyway
I couldn't care less what you say
'Cause I know you from long before
You hid behind a stained glass door
And walked around
And looked your old friends up and down
But anyway, I thought I'd come give you a look
At where you're from and let you know
I still recall what a child you are underneath it all
[Chorus]
You remember me the funny way I cry
The funny way I sit there when someone says goodbye
The funny way I wind up lost when someone sets me free
Why sure, you remember me
Well, I won't take up your whole day
I've said about all I have to say
I guess I'll be moving on
I know you'll be glad to see me gone
Tonight is our last night in town
So don't worry 'bout me hanging around
Tomorrow night it's Calgary
And you'll be good and rid of me
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Reba McEntire's song "You Remember Me" tell the story of a woman who visits an old acquaintance without his permission. The song's protagonist remembers the person she visits from before, when he used to hide behind the "stained glass door" (which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a facade or a religious institution) and judge his old friends. The singer doesn't care about his opinion and wants to remind him of who she is and how she thinks he remembers her.
The chorus features the singer reminding the person of her quirks and personality traits that she thinks he remembers. She sings about the "funny" way she cries, sits when someone says goodbye and gets lost when someone sets her free. This further implies that she knows him well, and he must know her too. The song ends with the singer telling him that she won't take up too much of his time, and she'll be on her way soon.
Overall, the song is about confronting someone from your past and reminding them of who they used to be when they judged others. It's also about how people can remember each other's quirks, even if they haven't seen each other in a long time, and how it's essential to stay true to oneself no matter what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
They say no one should call on you
They say I shouldn't contact you
Unless she's your permission to
Unless I have your permission
But me, I just came anyway
But I came without permission
I couldn't care less what you say
I don't care about your feelings
'Cause I know you from long before
Because I have known you for a long time
You hid behind a stained glass door
You have been hiding behind a facade
And walked around and looked your old friends up and down
You have been judging your old friends
But anyway, I thought I'd come give you a look
But I came to see you anyway
At where you're from and let you know
To see your hometown and tell you
I still recall what a child you are underneath it all
I still remember the innocent side of you
You remember me the funny way I cry
You remember how I cry in a funny way
The funny way I sit there when someone says goodbye
You remember how I sit awkwardly when someone says goodbye
The funny way I wind up lost when someone sets me free
You remember how I get lost when someone sets me free
Why sure, you remember me
You definitely remember me
Well, I won't take up your whole day
I won't take too much of your time
I've said about all I have to say
I have said everything I wanted to say
I guess I'll be moving on
I will be leaving soon
I know you'll be glad to see me gone
I know you'll be happy to see me leave
Tonight is our last night in town
This is our last night in town
So don't worry 'bout me hanging around
Don't think I will stay here for long
Tomorrow night it's Calgary
We will be heading to Calgary tomorrow night
And you'll be good and rid of me
You'll finally be rid of me
[Chorus: x2]
Repeats the chorus twice
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE WINCHESTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They say no one should call on you
Unless She's your permission to
But me, I just came anyway
I couldn't care less what you say
'Cause I know you from long before
You hid behind a stained glass door
And walked around
And looked your old friends up and down
But anyway, I thought I'd come give you a look
At where you're from and let you know
I still recall what a child you are underneath it all
You remember me the funny way I cry
The funny way I sit there when someone says goodbye
The funny way I wind up lost when someone sets me free
Why sure, you remember me
Well, I won't take up your whole day
I've said about all I have to say
I guess I'll be moving on
I know you'll be glad to see me gone
Tonight is our last night in town
So don't worry 'bout me hanging around
Tomorrow night it's Calgary
And you'll be good and rid of me
You remember me the funny way I cry
The funny way I sit there when someone says goodbye
The funny way I wind up lost when someone sets me free
Why sure, you remember me
You remember me the funny way I cry
The funny way I sit there when someone says goodbye
The funny way I wind up lost when someone sets me free
Why sure, you remember me
@LanieLawson-gb8df
What's special about the song
Is no matter what things go in a relationship but there's a man and woman relationship the weather it is a mother and child relationship it's true we do remember all about it and don't forget about them
@colleennewman3292
This might be my all-time favorite Reba song. Love it!
@LanieLawson-gb8df
I love Miss Reba, she is one of countries best
@lshort8481
I love this album! It reminds me of riding around in the car with my mom. I had never owned any country music. I ended up getting this “tape “ from a magazine add that had five tapes for a penny. I didn’t see anything else I wanted so my mama said get Reba McEntire. I was reluctant but I ordered it and that’s when I feel in love with country music! That summer before I went off to college mama and I would listen to this album every theme we got in the car! Such great memories! Thanks Reba McEntire!!
@levettabrown689
Thank you so much Ms. Reba. There are not enough words for the appreciation I have for you. Many Blessings
@gregorymargaritis8360
Most powerful voice and the piano is incredible! I love you Reba ❤♥
@timwfortenberry
I had forgotten how much that I absolutely LOVE this song! The arrangement is so sweeping and Reba's voice really soars here!!
@44trae14
I just listened to it again. And fell in love again
@levettabrown689
I Love Love Love this song!!!!! Brings back so many memories, Thank you for sharing such a beautiful gift.
@soniarossman
I had forgotten how much I loved this song. The piano is incredible and the build..ending with the QUEEN absolutely killing that note. I love you Rebes. Made my entire childhood. 💕