Down Came a Blackbird (song)
| "Down Came a Blackbird" | |
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| Song |
"Down Came a Blackbird" is a debut song recorded by American country music artist Lila McCann. It was released in May 1997 as the first single from the album Lila. The song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1] The song was written by Michael Smotherman and Mark Spiro.
Content
The song is about a troubled relationship, using a blackbird as a metaphor.
Critical reception
The then-president of Asylum Records said of the song at its release that the song "is starting to look like 'Blue' all over again" but added that ""We're hoping radio won't kill this before it has a chance to be a hit".[2]
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 28 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 40 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs: 1944-2012, Eighth edition. Record Research. p. 213.
- ^ Jessen, Wade (August 16, 1997). "Country Corner" (PDF). Billboard: 31.
- ^ "Lila McCann Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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