Unsung Hero (Terri Clark song)

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"Unsung Hero"
Song by Tina Arena
from the album In Deep
Genre
Length4:37
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Unsung Hero" is a song written by Australian singer Tina Arena collaborating with Dean McTaggart, and David Tyson. It was originally recorded by Arena for her fourth studio album In Deep (1997), which was released on 18 August 1997 through Columbia Records. The song was produced by Mick Jones and David Tyson. It was not released as a single from the album.

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The song was covered by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark for her third studio album How I Feel (1998).

Terri Clark version

"Unsung Hero"
Terri Clark Unsung Hero.jpg
Single by Terri Clark
from the album How I Feel
B-side "Not Getting Over You"
Released24 May 1999
Recorded1997
Studio The Castle (Franklin, Tennessee)
Genre Country
Length3:54
Label Mercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Tina Arena
  • Dean McTaggart
  • David Tyson
Producer(s) Keith Stegall
Terri Clark singles chronology
"Everytime I Cry"
(1999)
"Unsung Hero"
(1999)
"A Little Gasoline"
(2000)

Canadian country music artist Terri Clark recorded a cover of the song for her third studio album How I Feel (1998). Clark's version was produced by Keith Stegall. It was released on 24 May 1999, as the fourth and final single from the album.[ citation needed ]

Clark's version hit number 47 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 15 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.[ citation needed ]

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Clark said that producer Keith Stegall told her it was the most expensive vocals he had ever recorded. When recording the cover, Clark thought of her mother, saying "When my mom heard it, she started to cry. She is so close to me. I probably think of her more than anybody when I sing this song." [1]

Critical reception

Billboard magazine gave the single a positive review by saying, "Clark once again turns in a solid performance, while producer Keith Stegall accomplishes exactly what we have come to expect from him. The lyric, in spirit of "Wind Beneath My Wings", pays homage to the strong silent type who has always stood by, allowing a partner to take the spotlight." They ended their review by saying "Clark's rendition will likely generate strong airplay, thanks to her current status at country radio." [2]

Commercial performance

"Unsung Hero" debuted on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart the week of 29 May 1999, at number 60. [3] In its fifth week, the song reached its peak of number 47. It stayed 10 weeks on the chart.

The song debuted at number 82 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart the week of 14 June 1999. [4] In its seventh week, it reached its peak position of number 15 on 26 July 1999. It spent 17 weeks on the chart. [5]

Track listing

7-inch single
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Unsung Hero"3:54
2."Not Getting Over You" Terri Clark 3:48

Charts

Chart (1999)Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [6] 15
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [7] 47

Release history

Release dates and format(s) for "Unsung Hero"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United States24 May 1999 Country radio Mercury Nashville [1]

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