Little Rock

Reba McEntire

About Little Rock

"Little Rock" is a song written by Pat McManus, Bob DiPiero and Gerry House, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It released in June 1986 as the second single from the album Whoever's in New England. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in late 1986.


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1986
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Well I'm married to the good life
I said I'd be a good wife
When I put on this ring
I drive a new Mercedes
I play tennis with the ladies
I buy all the finer things
But all that don't mean nothing
When you can't get a good night's loving

Oh little rock
Think I'm gonna have to slip you off
Take a chance tonight and untie the knot
There's more to life than what I've got
Oh little rock
You know this heart of mine just can't be bought
I'm gonna find someone who really cares a lot
When I slip off this little rock

Well I wonder if he'll miss me
He doesn't even kiss me
When he comes home at night
He never calls me honey
But he sure loves his money
And I'm the one who pays the price
But when he finds this ring he'll see
He keeps everything but me

Oh little rock
Think I'm gonna have to slip you off
Take a chance tonight and untie the knot
There's more to life than what I've got
Oh little rock
You know this heart of mine just can't be bought
I'm gonna find someone who really cares a lot
When I slip off this little rock

Oh little rock
Think I'm gonna have to slip you off
Take a chance tonight and untie the knot
There's more to life than what I've got
Oh little rock
You know this heart of mine just can't be bought
I'm gonna find someone who really cares a lot
When I slip off this little rock

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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: BOB DIPIERO, GERALD HOUSE, GERRY HOUSE, LEE JACOBS, PATRICK J MC MANUS

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12 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Little Rock" is a song performed by Reba McEntire, a prominent artist in the country music industry who has been referred to as "The Queen of Country" due to her tremendous success within the genre.
Album Information
"Little Rock" was part of Reba McEntire's 14th studio album, titled "Whoever's in New England," released in 1986.
Chart Performance
The single achieved significant success on the charts. It became Reba McEntire's second number one on the Billboard country chart in 1986.
Song Length
The duration of "Little Rock" is 3 minutes and 8 seconds long.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Pat McManus, Bob DiPiero, and Gerry House. This team of songwriters was instrumental in shaping Reba's career during the 1980s.
Noteworthy Lyrics
An interesting tidbit about the lyrics - the song's title "Little Rock" does not reference the Arkansas capital city per se, but rather the small diamond ring, a ‘little rock', the protagonist is intending to pawn.
Song Theme
"Little Rock" tells the story of a woman who feels stifled by her luxury lifestyle, indicating the theme of the song which revolves around personal freedom and self-discovery.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Little Rock" has been a staple in Reba McEntire's live concerts, classic evidence of the song's lasting popularity among fans.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by David Hogan, who directed many of McEntire's music videos in the 80s and 90s.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Little Rock", with standout performances by Collin Raye and Doug Supernaw.
Award Recognition
The album "Whoever's in New England" which features "Little Rock", won the Album of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 1986, reflecting the immense popularity and critical acclaim of the song and the album as a whole.
Critical Reception
"Little Rock" is often praised for its storytelling lyrics and McEntire's emotive delivery. It is considered a classic example of 1980s country music.

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