[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wariner"
Lynda
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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I sat bolt upright in bed
I saw a red sky dawning
Must've been something I read
Lynda, do you wanna dance
Lynda, give me half a chance
Lynda, just a passing glance
I don't see no ship going under
Don't hear no pouring rain
Don't hear no lightning and thunder
I just hear the sound of your name
Lynda, do you wanna dance
Lynda, give me half a chance
Lynda, just a passing glance
And we'll fall in love
Keep the machinery running
If it ever gets out of hand
You can be my Wonder Woman
I'll just be your Spider Man
Lynda, do you wanna dance
Lynda, give me half a chance
Lynda, just a passing glance
And we'll fall in love
Whoa, whoa
Lynda, do you wanna dance
Lynda, give me half a chance
Lynda, just a passing glance
And we'll fall in love
Lynda
Lynda
The lyrics to Steve Wariner's song "Lynda" describe the singer waking up in the morning screaming and bolt upright in his bed after seeing a red sky dawning, which he believes is due to something he read. He then proceeds to ask Lynda if she wants to dance and if she'll give him half a chance, just a passing glance and promises that if they do, they'll fall in love. The singer is mesmerized by Lynda's name, which is the only sound he can hear at the moment.
The song is a classic love ballad with a twist, where the singer's fear of the unknown is replaced with the hope that he can make a connection with Lynda. Despite the initial panic, he ultimately decides to put his trust in the power of love and destiny, in the belief that he and Lynda are meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up screaming this morning
I had a sudden realization that something is missing in my life
I sat bolt upright in bed
My realization was so intense that it woke me up from my sleep
I saw a red sky dawning
I felt a sense of urgency and impending danger
Must've been something I read
I attribute my intense feelings to something I have recently read or learned
Lynda, do you wanna dance
I am now shifting my focus to Lynda and asking her if she wants to accompany me in a romantic activity
Lynda, give me half a chance
I am asking Lynda for an opportunity to prove myself to her
Lynda, just a passing glance
I am requesting Lynda to give me a brief moment of her attention
And we'll fall in love
I am hopeful that our brief interaction will turn into something more meaningful
I don't see no ship going under
I do not see any major issues or problems in our future together
Don't hear no pouring rain
I do not hear any indications of things going wrong
Don't hear no lightning and thunder
I do not hear any warning signs or red flags
I just hear the sound of your name
I am so focused on Lynda that she is the only thing I am aware of at the moment
Keep the machinery running
I am asking for us to keep moving forward and not allow anything to hinder our progress
If it ever gets out of hand
I am acknowledging the possibility of issues arising in our relationship
You can be my Wonder Woman
I am expressing my admiration for Lynda and envisioning her as a strong and capable partner
I'll just be your Spider Man
I am offering to be Lynda's supportive and reliable partner
Lynda
I am addressing Lynda directly and expressing my sincere interest in her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bill LaBounty, Pat Mc Laughlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arquimedesxxi6419
This song was inspired by actress Lynda Carter (there is a reference to Wonder Woman in the third verse)
I woke up screamin' this mornin'
I sat bolt upright in bed
I saw a red sky a-dawnin'
Must've been somethin' I read
Lynda do ya wanna dance
Lynda give me half a chance
Lynda just a passin' glance
And we're fallin' in love
Don't see no ship goin' under
Don't hear no pourin' rain
Don't hear no lightnin' and thunder
I just hear the sound of your name
Lynda do ya' wanna dance
Lynda give me half a chance
Lynda just a passin' glance
And we're fallin' in love
Keep the machinery runnin'
If it ever gets out of hand
You can be my Wonder Woman
I'll just be your Spider Man
Lynda do ya' wanna dance
Lynda give me half a chance
Lynda just a passin' glance
And we're fallin' in love
Oh
Lynda do ya' wanna dance
Lynda give me half a chance
Lynda just a passin' glance
And we're fallin' in love
Lynda
Lynda
@clayjones8890
Best guitar player on earth! So glad I grew up in an era of awesome artists!
@johnTardyMetallover7
from someone who turned totally metal in the 90's (extreme metal like black, death, speed, thrash, etc.) I loved this song in 1987. Totally rocked out to country. Still appreciate Steve all these years later
@lindaholley4406
Lynda or Linda can't go wrong!!!!!!!
@timlimberg4766
Saw Steve in concert 35 years ago in Mole Lake, Wisconsin memories!
@jchambers2586
I listened to this when I was 10 years old. I am 32 years old now and still love it
@timothythorne9464
John Chambers superb song! And it pays tribute to the hottest chick ever--the inimitable Lynda Carter
@LindaSCross
YEA! THIS SONG WAS RECORDED AND PLAYED BY STEVE WARINER IN THE YR OF 1990 OR 1991 OR 1992...I MET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE THEN TOO...SO DOES ANYONE KNOW IF IT WAS RECORDED IN THE YR OF 90, 91 OR 92....
@computerwhiz69
@Linda S. Cross it was recorded in 1987.
@laurakissinger4748
I have some great memories of him and partying on his bus!!! That's all I can say lol😂
@Buffboysclub
This is what country music should be