Thunder Rolls

The music video, directed by Garth Brooks himself, caused so much controversy due to its dark content, portraying scenes of domestic abuse, that it was banned by The Nashville Network (TNN) and Country Music Television (CMT). - Despite this, or perhaps because of it, the music video won the Music Video of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 1991.

Tanya Tucker's version of the song finally surfaced publicly in a box set she released in 1994, five years after Brooks' release. - Her version includes the controversial third verse.

The band All That Remains included a cover of "The Thunder Rolls" on their eighth studio album, "Madness," showcasing the song's lasting influence. - The song has found its place in numerous lists of "Best Country Songs" and "Top Garth Brooks Songs", speaking volumes about its standing in country music genre.

Despite the controversy it stirred up, "The Thunder Rolls" has remained a staple at Brooks' concerts, indicative of its popularity among fans. - When performed live by Brooks, audience anticipation for the added third verse is still a major aspect of the song's appeal.

Apart from reaching the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "The Thunder Rolls" also peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its crossover appeal. - In Canada, it reached the top five on the RPM Country Tracks chart.