Friends

John Michael Montgomery

About Friends

"Friends" is a song written by Jerry Holland, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1996 as the second single from his album What I Do the Best. It peaked at number 2 in the United States, while it was a number-one hit in Canada.


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John Michael Montgomery

John Michael Montgomery (born January 20, 1965, in Danville, Kentucky) is an American country music artist. He has had more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" (1994) and "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" (1995). Five more of Montgomery's singles have reached the top of the country charts: "I Love the Way You Love Me", "Be My Baby Tonight", "If You've Got Love", "I Can Love You Like That", and "The Little Girl", while thirteen more have reached Top Ten. Montgomery's recordings of "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" were both released concurrently with R&B versions by the group All-4-One. Montgomery has released eleven studio albums, including a C… more »

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Song Release Details
"Friends" was released on April 20, 1992. It was the second single from John Michael Montgomery's debut album, "Life's A Dance".
Song Ranking
The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Writing
The song was written by Jerry Holland.
Genre Classification
"Friends" is typically classified as a country-pop song.
Song Reception
Despite its high chart ranking, some critics have noted "Friends" for its more pop-leaning sound, contrasting the traditionally country style of the rest of his debut album.
Album Success
"Life's A Dance", the album on which "Friends" is included, went on to be certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics to "Friends" discuss the enduring nature of friendship, even amidst life’s ups and downs.
Artist Background
John Michael Montgomery hails from a musical family. His father and mother were both country musicians, and his brother Eddie Montgomery is part of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry.
Other Chart Success
Although "Friends" did not make it to number one, Montgomery had numerous other tracks that topped the charts, including "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That."
Notable Performances
"Friends" often featured in John Michael Montgomery's live performances during the early 90s.
Song Legacy
Today, "Friends" continues to be popular among fans of 90s country music.
Video Features
The music video for "Friends" showcases scenes of Montgomery performing as well as nostalgic moments between friends.

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