I Got You
Shenandoah
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We got married one afternoon in may Never did see the light of day, on our honeymoon We didn't have much when we started out Your grandma's bed and a three room house, but we made do Oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you You could've had that boy you used to know He's a millionaire from Ohio, your mama told me so When the best I could do was the factory You didn't get much when you got me, maybe that's true But oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you I got something that money can't buy Cross my heart and I hope to die Don't need nothing that I can't afford I got you and I thank the lord Now if all that's left is the rocking chair I'll be fine knowing you'll be there, rocking too Oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you Oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you Oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you Oh, oh I got you, oh, oh I got you
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Written by: RADNEY M. FOSTER, RAUL MALO
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Got You" falls into the genre of Country music.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1988.
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Chart Performance"I Got You" was not just another song but it was a hit that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles, marking Shenandoah's second No. 1 single.
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Album Inclusion"I Got You" is a track included in Shenandoah's second album titled "The Road Not Taken."
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Teddy Gentry and Robert Byrne. Gentry is known as the bass guitarist for the famous band Alabama.
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Record LabelThe song was released through the Columbia Records.
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Music VideoThe music video of "I Got You" features the band singing and playing their instruments in a dim-lit setup.
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Popular CultureThe song has since been covered and performed by various artists and remains a popular staple in Country music.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "I Got You" didn't win any award, the song's success helped Shenandoah win the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year award in 1991.
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MembersShenandoah was composed of Marty Raybon (lead vocals), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Mike McGuire (drums, backing vocals), Jim Seales (guitar, backing vocals), and Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals) when “I Got You” achieved its success.
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Signature Sound"I Got You" is a perfect example of Shenandoah's signature sound - a blend of mainstream country and Southern rock, with catchy melodies and tight harmonies.
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Album Success"I Got You" was a significant contribution to the success of "The Road Not Taken" album. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA, meaning it sold 500,000 copies in the United States.
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