What Made You Say That

Shania Twain

About What Made You Say That

"What Made You Say That" is the debut single by Canadian singer Shania Twain, from her 1993 eponymous debut album. The song was written by Tony Haselden and Stan Munsey, Jr.. The single was released to radio in February 1993, and was not much of a hit, though it did garner some attention because of its controversial-at-the-time video. Twain had the chance to perform the song at the 1993 Canadian Country Music Awards. The song also helped her win the Rising Star award in 1993, from CMT Europe. Several years later on Twain's Come on Over Tour, every night a local child who won a contest would be able to perform the song during the show, in front of everyone, with Twain performing backing vocals. One such rendition was by, a then-unknown, Canadian pop rock singer Avril Lavigne. 


Year:
1993
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Maybe tonight I'm gonna tell him how I feel
Maybe I'll leave well enough alone
Maybe, just maybe, he'll want to be my baby
What if he's got plans of his own

I'm waiting for the perfect moment
Looking for the perfect phrase
The one I finally choose is simply "I love you"
As the words came out I heard a voice inside me say

What made you say that
Was it the moonlight, was it the starlight in your eyes
What made you say that
Have you been listening to your heart
It's too late now, you don't want to (I won't let you) take it back
Cause I know love's
What made you say that

Look up to see his reaction
And a smile slowly spread across his face
He said "What took you so long
That's what I've been waiting on
I thought you'd take forever and a day"

What made you say that
Was it the moonlight, was it the starlight in your eyes
What made you say that
Have you been listening to your heart
It's too late now, you don't want to (I won't let you) take it back
Cause I know love's
What made you say that

What made you say that
Was it the moonlight, was it the starlight in your eyes
What made you say that
Have you been listening to your heart
It's too late now, you don't want to (I won't let you) take it back
Cause I know love's
What made you say that

Was it the moonlight, was it the starlight in your eyes
What made you say that
Have you been listening to your heart
What made you say that

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Shania Twain

Shania Twain, OC ( /ʃəˌnaɪ.ə ˈtweɪn/; born Eilleen Regina Edwards; August 28, 1965) is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her 1995 album The Woman in Me brought her fame, and her 1997 album Come On Over became the best-selling studio album of all time by a female act in any genre and the best-selling country album of all time, Come On Over sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Her fourth album, Up!, was released in November 2002 and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: Stan Jr. Munsey, Tony Haselden

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Release & Performance Notes
"What Made You Say That" was released in 1993 as the first single from Shania Twain's self-titled debut album. - The song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but reached no.55 on the Country Airplay chart, marking Twain's first appearance on the chart.
Music Video Trivia
The music video for "What Made You Say That" was directed by Steven Goldmann and features model Robert Merrill as Twain's love interest. - This video was Shania Twain's first-ever music video, and it was shot in Miami, Florida. - In the video, Twain is seen singing and dancing on a beach, with several outfit changes and scenes featuring horses, symbolizing freedom and joy.
Composition Details
The song was co-written by Shania Twain and Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who would later become her husband and frequent collaborator. - The song is known for its catchy, dance-driven country-pop sound, which would become Twain's signature throughout her career.
Album Impression
Although "What Made You Say That" and the album it features on didn’t make a huge impact initially, they established the groundwork for what would later become Twain's breakthrough.
Career Significance
"What Made You Say That" represented the start of Shania Twain's successful crossover from country music into pop, which would be fully realized on her next albums, "The Woman in Me" and "Come On Over."
Personal Insights
Shania Twain has often stated that she felt a strong connection to the song because of its upbeat and positive message. She appreciated it as an encapsulation of the playful and passionate sides of love, an element that is predominant in most of her songs.
Shania Twain and Mutt Lange Collaboration
"What Made You Say That" signaled the beginning of one of country-pop's most successful songwriting teams. Twain and Lange would go on to co-write many of her biggest hits, including "You're Still The One," "From This Moment On," and "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!."

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