"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a Southern Gothic song, of the murder ballad type, written and composed in 1972 by songwriter Bobby Russell and sung by Vicki Lawrence, an American pop music singer, actress, author, and comedian. Lawrence's version, from her 1973 album of the same name, was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release. In addition to several other renditions, the song was again a hit in 1991 when Reba McEntire recorded it for her album For My Broken Heart. McEntire's version was a chart single as well, reaching number 12 on Hot Country Songs.
"On My Own" is a duet by American singers Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald. It was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and his former wife Carole Bayer Sager and originally recorded by singer Dionne Warwick for inclusion on her album Friends (1985). Eventually recorded by LaBelle and McDonald for her eighth studio album Winner in You (1986). It was released as the album's lead single on March 22, 1986 by MCA Records. Lyrically, "On My Own" was based on a relationship that had reached its end with both parties going their separate ways in a melancholy state with the occasional option of coming back together again one day.
"Starting Over Again" is a song recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. The song was written by Donna Summer and her husband Bruce Sudano. Parton's recording was performed as a slow tempo ballad, gradually building to a dramatic crescendo. It was released in March 1980 as the first single from her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. "Starting Over Again" made the U.S. pop top forty, peaking at number 36, and reached number 1 on the U.S. country charts on May 24, 1980.
Starting Over is the twenty-first studio album released by American country singer/actress Reba McEntire on October 3, 1995. It was a tribute to her roots and influences, featuring cover versions of songs by artists whom she admired growing up. Among the artists being covered were Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Linda Ronstadt, The Supremes, Lee Greenwood and Patti LaBelle.
Rumor Has It is the seventeenth studio album by country musician Reba McEntire. It was released on September 4, 1990. The album continued her streak of late-80s success and features one of her signature songs, "Fancy". CMT ranked "Fancy" at No. 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Country Songs. Additionally, they ranked the video at No. 35 on their list of 100 Greatest Country Videos. Initially, "Fancy" song wasn't one of McEntire's larger radio hits, despite its acclaim. It peaked outside of the Top 5 at No. 8. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard country album chart and No. 39 on the Billboard 200, becoming her first album to enter the mainstream top 40. It was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Rumor Has It was McEntire's first collaboration with record producer Tony Brown.
"Cathy's Clown" is a popular song, written and recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1960. The lyrics describe a man who has been wronged and publicly humiliated by his lover: "Here he comes / That's Cathy's clown". The choruses are sung by brothers Don and Phil in their trademark close harmony style, while Don sings the bridges solo.
"What If" is a song written by Diane Warren, and released in November 1997 by Reba McEntire and re-released in May 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"If You See Him/If You See Her" is a song written by Terry McBride, Jennifer Kimball and Tommy Lee James, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire, along with the duo Brooks & Dunn. It served as the title track to each artist's respective 1998 albums, both released on June 2 of that year. The song was concurrently promoted and distributed by both artists' labels: MCA Nashville and Arista Nashville, then the respective labels for McEntire and Brooks & Dunn. It is the only single to feature both Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn on vocals.
"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" is a song written by Mark D. Sanders, Kim Williams and Ed Hill, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in February 1995 as the fourth single from her 1994 album Read My Mind. The song reached number one on both the U.S. and Canadian country singles charts that year.
"For My Broken Heart" is a song written by Keith Palmer and Liz Hengber, and recorded by American country music singer Reba McEntire. It was released in September 1991 as the first single and title track from her album For My Broken Heart. The song was a Number One hit for her, topping the country singles charts in both the U.S. and Canada.
"What Am I Gonna Do About You" is a song written by Jim Allison, Doug Gilmore, and Bob Simon. It was first recorded by American country music artist Con Hunley in 1986 on the Capitol Records label and later by Reba McEntire for her 1986 studio album of the same name. Produced by Jimmy Bowen and McEntire, it was a number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"You Lie" is a song written by Bobby Fischer, Charlie Black and Austin Roberts. It was originally recorded by American country music artist Cee Cee Chapman for her 1988 debut album Twist of Fate. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Reba McEntire who released it in August 1990 as the first single from her seventeenth album Rumor Has It. The song became McEntire's fourteenth number one country hit. It stayed at the top-spot for one week in late 1990 and spent a total of 20 weeks on the country chart.
"I Know How He Feels" is a song written by Rick Bowles and Will Robinson, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in August 1988 as the second single from the album Reba. The song was McEntire's eleventh number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
"Rumor Has It" is a song written by Bruce Burch, Vern Dant and Larry Shell, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in November 1990 as the second single and title track from her album Rumor Has It. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1991.
"Why Haven't I Heard from You" is a song written by Sandy Knox and T. W. Hale, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released on March 21, 1994 as the first single from her album Read My Mind. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1994.
"Forever Love" is a song recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire from her studio album, If You See Him (1998). It was written by Liz Hengber, Deanna Bryant and Sunny Russ and released on July 15, 1998 as the album's second single. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1998.
"Little Girl" is a song written by Kendal Franceschi and Quentin Powers, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in December 1989 as the third single from the album Sweet Sixteen. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Sweet Music Man" is a song written and recorded by American musician Kenny Rogers. It appears on his 1977 album Daytime Friends, from which it was released as the final single.
The singles discography of American country music singer Reba McEntire consists of 123 singles.
"I Wish I Were Only Lonely" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Michelle Wright. It was released in 1989 as the fifth single from her debut album, Do Right by Me. It peaked at number 7 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in June 1989.
