Walkin' Away

Clint Black

About Walkin' Away

"Walkin' Away" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was co-written with Hayden Nicholas, Black's electric guitarist and Dick Gay, his drummer. It was released in February 1990 as the fourth single from his album, Killin' Time. The song was his fourth consecutive number-one hit on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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2001
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Walkin' away I saw a side of you
That I knew was there all along
And that someday I'd say goodbye to you
'Cause one right can still make two wrong
Not for each other, not from the start
The difference was day and night
My finest hour spent here with you in the dark
Was just before I saw the light
It's the people who want love and the people who need love
Who find love on the way
I'll be lookin' for someone 'til I find the right one
Then I won't be walkin away
Now that I know what I'm tryin' to find
There's only one place it could be
So I'm lookin' ahead, I've stopped lookin' behind
For someone who's lookin' for me

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Clint Black

Clinton Patrick "Clint" Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although his momentum gradually slowed throughout the 1990s, Black consistently charted hit songs into the 2000s. He has amassed more than 30 singles on the US Billboard country charts (of which 13 have reached number one), in addition to releasing nine studio albums and several compilation albums. In 2003, Black founded his own record label, Equity Music Group. Black has also ventured into acting, having made a … more »

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Written by: Clint Patrick Black, Dick Gay, James Hayden Nicholas

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15 facts about this song

Song Background
"Walkin' Away" is a song performed by American country music artist Clint Black.
Release Date
It was released in March 1990 as the third single from his debut album, 'Killin' Time.'
Song Creators
The song was co-written by Clint Black and Hayden Nicholas, his longtime collaborator.
Chart Performance
"Walkin' Away" reached the number one spot on both the BillBoard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Awards
This song contributed significantly to Clint Black's winning the award for Top Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1990.
Genre
"Walkin' Away" is specifically in the Country genre.
Song Theme
The song is about the frustrating and confusing end of a relationship, and the helplessness of "walkin' away".
Album's Success
Clint Black's debut album 'Killin' Time,' which "Walkin' Away" is included in, is recognized as one of the most successful debut albums for a country singer.
Music Video
The music video for "Walkin' Away," directed by Bill Young, features Clint Black performing the song with his band in a bar.
Recognition
In 2013, "Walkin' Away" earned a mention in a Taste of Country list of the Top 100 Country Songs of all time.
Clint Black's Status
This song, along with others from 'Killin' Time,' helped establish Clint Black as one of the key figures in 1990's country music.
Originality
Unlike many popular songs that cover the theme of ending relationships, "Walkin' Away" is unique in its depiction of the sense of resignation and acceptance rather than battling emotions of sadness or anger.
Country Icon
With "Walkin' Away" and other hits, Clint Black strengthened his place as part of the neo-traditional movement in country music during the early 1990s.
Band Performance
Alongside Clint Black, the track features the performance of Black's touring band, The Hard Way.
Lasting Popularity
Even after decades of its release, "Walkin' Away" continues to be a popular song in Clint Black's discography and is regularly performed in his concerts.

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