In a Real Love
Phil Vassar
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I was eighteen makin' minimum wage With a letterman jacket and a Chevrolet I thought I was cool, man I ruled the school You were cum laude with the strawberry lips You had the whole world danglin' at your fingertips Your senior year and I was Daddy's worst fear We ran off on graduation night Thought a copule of left hand rings would make everything right With a little bit of love, little bit a learn Little bit of watchin' a few more candles burn Findin' out what life was A little bit of fuss, a little bit of fight Little bit of kiss and makin' up all night And all day wakin' up in a real love Twenty two workin' double overtime I was spendin' dollars and makin' dimes We were overdrawn and barely hangin' on Then one night you came to me With tears in your eyes and an E P T And said guess what, baby ready or not I just smiled but I was scared to death How am I gonna have a kid when I'm still a kid myself With a little bit of love, little bit a learn Little bit of watchin' a few more candles burn Findin' out what life was A little bit of fuss, a little bit of fight Little bit of kiss and makin' up all night And all day wakin' up in a real love It all adds up to a real love
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Written by: PHIL VASSAR, CRAIG WISEMAN
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20 facts about this song
Song's Release"In A Real Love" is a song by American country music artist Phil Vassar. It was released in May 2004 as the lead single from his third studio album, "Shaken Not Stirred".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 2004, becoming Vassar's second number-one single. It also peaked at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Phil Vassar and Craig Wiseman, a Grammy-winning songwriter who has penned songs for a wide range of notable country artists including Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, and Dolly Parton.
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Content"In A Real Love" is a feel-good, romantic country song about falling deeply and unexpectedly in love.
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PopularityThe popularity of "In A Real Love" helped Vassar's "Shaken Not Stirred" album reach gold status, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Peter Zavadil, depicts Vassar as a high school gym teacher. The video was filmed at Nashville's old Hillsboro High School.
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InfluencesVassar's music, including "In A Real Love," is known for blending traditional country storytelling with a piano-driven pop-rock style drawing from his influences like Billy Joel and Elton John.
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Follow-up Hits"In A Real Love," along with his earlier #1 hit "Just Another Day in Paradise," helped establish Vassar as a consistent hit-maker in the country genre throughout the early 2000s.
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Live Performances"In A Real Love" has remained a staple in Vassar's live performances. It often brings upbeat, singalong moments at his concerts.
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ReceptionCritics praised "In A Real Love" for its catchy melody and feel-good lyrics, contributing to Vassar's reputation as a skilled tunesmith.
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Genre Classification"In a Real Love" is classified under the genre of country music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major chart success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs in 2004.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on June 21, 2004, as part of the album "Shaken Not Stirred".
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Songwriters"In a Real Love" was penned by Phil Vassar and Rob Thomas, the lead vocalist of "Matchbox Twenty" fame.
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MusiciansIn addition to being the vocalist, Phil Vassar also played the piano for the track.
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Song Theme"In a Real Love" is a song that talks about finding true love.
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Album SuccessAlongside the track's individual success, the album "Shaken Not Stirred" also peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums and number 29 on the Billboard 200.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In a Real Love" was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a popular director for country music videos.
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Concert StapleSince its release, "In a Real Love" has become a staple of Phil Vassar's live performances.
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Notable RecognitionWith "In a Real Love", Phil Vassar became one of the very few country artists to have their first four singles reach the top of the Billboard country chart.
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