That Wasn't Me

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"That Wasn't Me"
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Single by Brandi Carlile
from the album Bear Creek
ReleasedApril 3, 2012 (2012-04-03)
Recorded2011
Genre folk rock
Length3:42
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s) Brandi Carlile
Producer(s) Trina Shoemaker
Brandi Carlile singles chronology
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
(2011)
"That Wasn't Me"
(2012)
"Keep Your Heart Young"
(2012)

"That Wasn't Me" is a song by American recording artist Brandi Carlile. The song serves as the lead single off Carlile's fourth studio album, Bear Creek . [1] It was recorded by Tanya Tucker for her 2023 album Sweet Western Sound , which was co-produced by Carlile.

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Background

The song's lyrics were inspired by the addiction and recovery of one of Carlile's friends [2] [3] while the style was influenced by Elton John, The Beatles and Sheryl Crow. [2] [4] The song is written from the viewpoint of the addict, and addresses the healing process and reconciliation that comes with overcoming addiction. [5]

On March 19, 2012, "That Wasn't Me" was announced along with Carlile's fourth studio album via her official website. The announcement stated that the single would be sent to radios soon. On March 26, via social networking site Twitter, Carlile "tweeted" the single cover and announced that the single would be released online on April 3.

The single's music video features Kris Kristofferson portraying the role of the addict.

Chart performance

Chart (2012)Peak
position
US Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [6] 50
US Triple A ( Billboard ) [7] 7

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