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'''"A Lesson in Leavin'"''', also titled as '''"Lesson in Leavin'"'''', is a [[country music]] song written by [[Randy Goodrum]] and Brent Maher. It was originally recorded in 1980 by American country music singer, [[Dottie West]], who brought the song to #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. In 1999, it was re-recorded by American country music singer, [[Jo Dee Messina]], |
'''"A Lesson in Leavin'"''', also titled as '''"Lesson in Leavin'"'''', is a [[country music]] song written by [[Randy Goodrum]] and Brent Maher. It was originally recorded in 1980 by American country music singer, [[Dottie West]], who brought the song to #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. In 1999, it was re-recorded by American country music singer, [[Jo Dee Messina]], whose version spent seven weeks at #2 on the Billboard Country Chart. |
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==Song information== |
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Revision as of 21:36, 2 July 2009
"A Lesson in Leavin'", also titled as "Lesson in Leavin'"', is a country music song written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. It was originally recorded in 1980 by American country music singer, Dottie West, who brought the song to #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. In 1999, it was re-recorded by American country music singer, Jo Dee Messina, whose version spent seven weeks at #2 on the Billboard Country Chart.
Song information
Both versions of "A Lesson in Leavin'" is set at a mid-beat tempo. The song discusses how a woman is angry that her male lover has cheated on her. She hopes that the man's next lover treats him the way the woman was treated, saying that he will be given "a lesson in leavin."
The song's chorus explains the song's message:
- Somebody's gonna give you a lesson in leavin'
- Somebody's gonna give you back what you've been given
- And I hope that I'm around
- To watch 'em knock you down
- It's like you to love 'em and leave 'em
- Just like you loved me and left me
- It's like you to that sorta thing
- Over and over again
- You're a fool-hearted man
Dottie West version
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Dottie West was the first singer to release the song as a single and titled it "A Lesson in Leavin'." West's version was recorded in country pop style that was apparent on most her singles in the 1980s.[1] West's version peaked at #1 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart the week of April 26, 1980, becoming her first #1 hit as a solo artist, along with another #1 single shortly afterwards titled, "Are You Happy Baby."[2] In addition the single was reached #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a minor hit on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The song helped to revitalize West's career, after having a series of unsuccessful solo singles in the 1970s. The song helped West endure popularity during the early 1980s.[3]
Peak chart positions
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 73 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 42 |
| Canadian Radio & Records Country Singles | 23 |
Jo Dee Messina version
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Jo Dee Messina released a cover of West's original "A Lesson in Leavin'," but retitled the song, "Lesson in Leavin'." The song was released in 1999 as the fourth single from Messina's second album, 1998's I'm Alright. The song was a major hit in 1999, reaching a peak of #2. on the Hot Country Songs, spending seven consecutive weeks at #2.[4] The song did not reach #1 particularly because of the number weeks Lonestar's single, "Amazed" spent at #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. It was one of Messina's biggest hits from her 1998 album.
Peak chart positions
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
| Canadian Radio & Records Country Singles | 2 |
References
- ^ Sheridan, Tim. "Are You Happy Baby: The Collection album review". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Dottie West > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ Wenning, Elizabeth. "Dottie West Biography". Musician Guide.com. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Fabian, Shelly. "Jo Dee Messina Bio". about.com. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
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