Somebody Should Leave

Reba McEntire

About Somebody Should Leave

"Somebody Should Leave" is a song written by Harlan Howard and Chick Rains, and recorded by American country music artist, Reba McEntire. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from her album My Kind of Country. It was McEntire's second number one single in a row on the Billboard country music chart, being the first of a series of number one singles McEntire would acquire under MCA.


Year:
2005
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It sure gets quiet
When the kids go to bed
We sit here in the silence
Putting off what must be said
I read a book you watch TV
As our love dies quietly
I'm so sad I don't know what I just read

[Chorus]
Somebody should leave
But which one should it be
You need the kids and they need me
Somebody should leave
But we hate to give in
We keep hoping somehow we might need each other again

You say goodnight and turn and face the wall
We lie here in the darkness and the tears start to fall
If it was only you and me goodbye might come more easily
But what about those babies down the hall

[Chorus: x2]

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD, CHICK RAINS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC, TRAVELLERS HOLLOW MUSIC

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12 facts about this song

CountryxGenre
"Somebody Should Leave" is a classic ballad in the genre of country music. It has a slow-paced rhythm enhanced by the use of various instruments common in the country genre.
Record Label
The song was released under the label of MCA Records, a famous American record company which helped shape the country music industry.
Release Year
"Somebody Should Leave" was released in the year 1985 which was a historic year in Reba McEntire's music career.
Album
The song is part of Reba McEntire's album called "My Kind of Country", which is considered as one of the singer's most successful albums.
Chart Performance
The song hit #1 on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart in 1985, showcasing its popularity among audiences.
Song Duration
"Somebody Should Leave" lasts for a duration of approximately three minutes and thirty-five seconds, a fairly standard length for a country song.
Songwriters
The song was penned by songwriters Harlan Howard and Chick Rains, both renowned in the country music industry for their storytelling skills.
Recurring Theme
This song is a perfect example of Reba's recurrent theme of storytelling in her songs, focusing on everyday struggles and emotional experiences.
Awards
Although the song itself did not win any awards, Reba McEntire won the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year award in 1985, in part because of the success of the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Somebody Should Leave" not only showcases Reba's acting skills but also features her then-husband, Narvel Blackstock.
Influence
"Somebody Should Leave" had a major influence on the country music scene, as it helped solidify Reba McEntire's place as a successful female country artist.
Legacy
More than three decades after its release, the song continues to be a favorite among Reba McEntire fans, contributing to her ongoing success and reputation as a country music legend.

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