In a review of his debut single, ''Say Anything,'' Billboard magazine praised the newcomer citing, ''It's a strong debut that displays McAnally's gifts as both a writer and vocalist.'' Billboard calls ''Are Your Eyes Still Blue,'' an appealing uptempo number... production is crisp and flatters McAnally's energetic performance... his voice perfectly conveys the sense of longing and resignation in the lyric.'' Of the most recent single, ''Run Away,'' radio veteran Tim Closson claims, ''Shane has created his own category.'' Now, with his long anticipated debut album, SHANE McANALLY due in stores October 24, he is ready to do just that.
McAnally began performing at the age of 12 and started writing songs when he was 6. By age 15, he was a featured performer at the Texans Theater in Branson, Missouri. After his run at the theater, he went back to Texas where he performed at the Johnny High Music Review, as well as at various festivals. ''It's hard to imagine a time when music didn't encompass some part of my day. As a kid, I was always singing,'' he remembers.
As Shane began to prepare for the future, it was hard for him to foresee music being a tangible career choice. However, he realized while studying accounting at the University of Texas at Austin that music was his passion, and he had to give it his all. ''One day at the end of my second semester I was in a chemistry class and, instead of taking notes, I found myself writing a song,'' he admits. ''Music is always something I have had a knack for and have truly enjoyed.''
Soon after his arrival in Nashville and a lucky break on the famed Bluebird stage, Shane met with Curb Music Publishing. There, he was provided with the encouragement to work on the craft of songwriting and introduced to Rich Herring, a singer/songwriter who wanted to produce. Herring and McAnally collaborated on the demo of Shane's song, ''Just One Touch.'' It was an unforgettable experience for him. ''Rich would put a guitar track down, I sang to it, then he produced around it. When he came to me with the finished song, I could not believe what I heard! It was exactly what I had dreamed of.''
Ultimately, a year later, that demo landed Shane a producer, a publishing deal and a recording contract. He began co-writing with Herring, as well as other songwriters. Shane found that collaborating allowed him to really stretch himself as a songwriter and to hone in on his musical style. McAnally prides himself on writing detailed songs about real situations. He is influenced by the vocals of Marty Robbins, Ronnie Milsap, and The Judds, as well as the entertaining style of Barbara Mandrell. ''The way the crowd would respond to those artists and the connection they had with their audiences
'' I want to do what they did,'' says McAnally. ''It's an extremely dramatic process,'' McAnally says of his musical evolution.
Along with Rich Herring, famed producer Brian Ahern (Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray) and Mark Bright are also part of Shane's musical team. ''He's a musical genius,'' says Shane of Ahern. ''He's very earthy and raw, just what I wanted. He took the time to say 'What do you want to do?' The sides we cut with Brian and Rich are amazing! It's not because of my vocals or because of the songs. It's because of the combination we all brought to the record.''
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I Remember You
Shane McAnally Lyrics
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You must have lived in every city from Mobile to Santa Fe
And you asked if I think about you, and if the memories make me smile
And do I remember that summer, well maybe every once in a while
Like....
Every time it rains on this Georgia farm
I can see us laughing in that July storm
And laid down on the river bed
Till the sky turn back to blue
Ooo I remember you
I've gotten postcards and pictures and phone calls late at night
Off on another great adventure you're just loving life
You always telling me you're come my way again
And you laugh and ask, "Can you imagine that?"
Well baby I think I can
Cause...
Every time it rains on this Georgia farm
I can see us laughing in that July storm
When we ran from the cover of that old wood shed
And laid down on the river bed
Till the sky turn back to blue
Ooo I remember you
If you ever do come through on these promises you make
Well, I'll never let you out of my arms
But until that day
Every time it rains on this Georgia farm
I can see us laughing in that July storm
When we ran from the cover of that old wood shed
And laid down on the river bed
Till the sky turn back to blue
Ooo I remember
Every time it rains on this Georgia farm
I can see us laughing in that July storm
When we ran from the cover of that old wood shed
And laid down on the river bed
Till the sky turn back to blue, yeah
Ooo I remember you
I remember you, I do
The song "I Remember You" by Shane McAnally talks about receiving a letter from a person he used to know but hasn't seen in years. The letter asks if the memories they had together still make him smile and if he remembers that summer. The song then transports the listener to a memory of a July storm and the time they lay down on the riverbed until the sky turned back to blue. The singer then talks about receiving postcards and pictures from the person, who seems to be living a carefree life, and how they always promise to come back, but until that day, every time it rains, he remembers the good times they had.
The song's theme is centered around memories and how they can transport us back to a specific place and time. The rain, in this case, serves as a trigger to remind the singer of those good times. The song's nostalgic tone is also a reminder that sometimes people come and go, but the memories they leave behind stay with us forever.
Overall, "I Remember You" is a beautiful and emotional song that takes the listener on a journey down memory lane, reminding us of the importance of holding onto cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
The address was unfamiliar on the letter I got today
I received a letter from an unknown address today
You must have lived in every city from Mobile to Santa Fe
You seem to have lived everywhere from Mobile to Santa Fe
And you asked if I think about you, and if the memories make me smile
You asked if I remember you and if those memories bring a smile to my face
And do I remember that summer, well maybe every once in a while
You asked if I remember that summer and I replied that I do remember, but only once in a while
Every time it rains on this Georgia farm
Whenever it rains on this Georgia farm
I can see us laughing in that July storm
I remember us laughing during that July storm
When we ran from the cover of that old wood shed
When we ran from the shelter of that old wood shed
And laid down on the river bed
And lay down on the bed of the river
Till the sky turn back to blue
Until the sky became blue again
Ooo I remember you
I remember you fondly
I've gotten postcards and pictures and phone calls late at night
I have received postcards, pictures, and late night phone calls from you
Off on another great adventure you're just loving life
You seem to be off on another adventure and enjoying life
You always telling me you're come my way again
You always tell me that you will visit me again
And you laugh and ask, "Can you imagine that?"
You laugh and ask, "Can you picture that?"
Well baby I think I can
I reply saying that I think I can imagine that
If you ever do come through on these promises you make
If you ever fulfill these promises you make
Well, I'll never let you out of my arms
I'll hold onto you tightly
But until that day
But until that day arrives
I remember you, I do
I remember you, I really do
Contributed by Alexander A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.