Cold Day in July
Dixie Chicks
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The moon is full but my arms are empty All night long how I've pleaded and cried You always said the day that you would leave me Would be a cold day in July Your bags are packed and not a word is spoken Guess we said everything with goodbye Time moves so slow when promises get broken On this cold day in July Sun's comin' up, comin' up down on main street Children shout as they're running out to play Head in my hands here I am standing in my bare feet Watching you drive away Watching you drive away You said that we were gonna last forever You said our love would never die Looks like spring and feels like sunny weather But it's a cold day in July Sun's comin' up, comin' up down on main street Children shout as they're running out to play Head in my hands here I am standing in my bare feet Watching you drive away Watching you drive away The moon is full but my arms are empty All night long how I've pleaded and cried You always said the day that you would leave me Would be a cold day in July Here comes that cold day in July
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Written by: RICHARD C LEIGH
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11 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Cold Day in July" is a song that was covered by three different popular country artists: Joy Lynn White in 1992, Suzy Bogguss in 1994, and The Dixie Chicks in 1999.
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Songwriting & ProductionThe song was written by renowned songwriter Richard Leigh, who also penned classics like "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue."
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Joy Lynn White's VersionJoy Lynn White was the first to record "Cold Day in July." Her version was included in her debut album "Between Midnight & Hindsight."
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Suzy Bogguss' VersionSuzy Bogguss covered the song for her seven-track EP "Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt," released in 1994.
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The Dixie Chicks' VersionThe Dixie Chicks' cover of "Cold Day in July" was the most successful, charting at no. 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2000.
- Their version also earned a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2001.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, the song never hit number one on the country charts. Dixie Chicks’ version peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for The Dixie Chicks' version, directed by Evan Bernard. The video featured the trio playing in a snowy barn setting.
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AwardsIn 2000, the Dixie Chicks took home the Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Grammy for their performance of the song.
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Live PerformanceThe Dixie Chicks included "Cold Day in July" in the setlist of their headlining tour, the "Fly Tour," in 2000.
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The Song's Meaning"Cold Day in July" explores the theme of love ending unexpectedly, like a cold day happening in the typically hot month of July.
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Digital PlatformsAll versions of "Cold Day in July" are available for streaming on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.
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