My Maria
Brooks & Dunn
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My Maria don't you know I've come a long, long way I been longin' to see her When she's around she takes my blues away Sweet Maria the sunlight surely hurts my eyes I'm a lonely dreamer on a highway in the skies Maria, (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria, (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria there were some blue and sorrow times Just my thoughts about you bring back my piece of mind Gypsy lady you're a miracle work for me You set my soul free like a ship sailing on the sea She is the sunlight when skies are gray She treats me so right lady take me away My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria) Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
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Written by: LOUIS C STEVENSON, DANIEL JOSEPH MOORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Originality"My Maria" was originally written and performed by "Daniel Moore" and his wife, "B.W. Stevenson" in 1973. Brooks & Dunn popularized it again with their 1996 cover version.
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Chart AchievementWhen Brooks & Dunn released their version of "My Maria," it reached No.1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) and Canada Country Tracks (now Canada Country) charts.
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Award WinningBrooks & Dunn's version of "My Maria" won a Grammy Award in 1997 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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InspirationDaniel Moore was inspired to write "My Maria" after seeing an ad for Maria Muldaur's 1973 album "Midnight at the Oasis".
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Staple Song"My Maria" has become a staple in Brooks & Dunn's live performances, often as an encore, highlighting their harmonies and instrumentation.
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Music VideoThe music video of "My Maria" by Brooks & Dunn showcases the duo playing their instruments in a desert-like area, rather than performing a traditional narrative, which was quite usual in the 90s.
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Infused GenreThe song "My Maria" combines elements of country with a Southern rock flavor, showcasing Moore's rock influences.
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Mornin' Sun songAlthough Daniel Moore initially had popularity from "My Maria", he obtained even more success with his song "Mornin' Sun", which was heavily rotated on more than 100 radio stations in the U.S.
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The Different VersionsThe original version of "My Maria" by B.W. Stevenson is noticeably different from the later version by Brooks & Dunn in terms of tempo and style. The original is slow with a very relaxed mood, while the latter pumped up the tempo and made the song more energetic and lively.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being released over three decades apart, both versions of "My Maria" endure in popularity, illustrating the timeless appeal of the song's melody and lyrics.
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