"Love of a Woman" | ||||
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Single by Travis Tritt | ||||
from the album Down the Road I Go | ||||
Released | June 11, 2001 | |||
Recorded | 2000 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:38 | |||
Label | Columbia Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kevin Brandt | |||
Producer(s) | Billy Joe Walker, Jr., Travis Tritt | |||
Travis Tritt singles chronology | ||||
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"Love of a Woman" is a song written by Kevin Brandt, and recorded by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in June 2001 as the third single from his album Down the Road I Go . It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, as did Travis Tritt's previous single "It's a Great Day to Be Alive". It also peaked at number 39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
James Travis Tritt is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the now defunct Category 5 Records. Seven of his albums are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); the highest-certified is 1991's It's All About to Change, which is certified triple-platinum. Tritt has also charted more than 40 times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones — "Help Me Hold On," "Anymore," "Can I Trust You with My Heart," "Foolish Pride", and "Best of Intentions" — and 15 additional top ten singles. Tritt's musical style is defined by mainstream country and Southern rock influences.
Down The Road I Go is American country music artist Travis Tritt's seventh album, released on Columbia Records in 2000. It is also his first album for Columbia. The tracks "Best Of Intentions", "It's a Great Day to Be Alive", "Love of a Woman", and "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" were released as singles. "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" was originally recorded in 1996 by Jon Randall for an album which was never released. "Best of Intentions" was a Number One hit for him, and his first chart-topper since "Foolish Pride" in 1994. The album is certified Platinum for sales of over 1,000,000.
Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it "a gorgeous, understated ballad about the virtues of a good woman's love." He goes on to say that the production is "low-key" and Tritt's vocal is "an engaging blend of country-boy grit and heartfelt passion." [1]
Billboard is an American entertainment media brand owned by the Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group, a division of Eldridge Industries. It publishes pieces involving news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style, and is also known for its music charts, including the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, tracking the most popular songs and albums in different genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows.
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman. It was released in August 2001.
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 2 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 39 |
Chart (2001) | Position |
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US Country Songs ( Billboard ) [4] | 37 |
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