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Refried Dreams
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Wikipedia article
"'Refried Dreams'" is a song written by Mark Petersen and Jim Foster and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in February 1995 as the fifth and final single from McGraw's 1994 album 'Not a Moment Too Soon'. The song peaked at number 5 on the US 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It was featured in the CoolGames Inc game 'Tim McGraw's What If? Trucks: Fates.'
Content
The song is about a woman who left the relationship without warning. To get over his despair, he goes to Mexico to rekindle some old dreams, or in this case, what he calls "refried dreams."
The song is a pun on the Mexican dish refried beans.
Music video
The music video was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, who directed almost all of Tim McGraw's music videos. It premiered on CMT on February 22, 1995, during 'The CMT Delivery Room'. It was filmed in Tijuana, Mexico, and features Tim McGraw singing the song in a Mexican-themed town, as well as interacting with him walking across a busy street. It changes from day to night. The last scene of the video shows him performing with his band The Dancehall Doctors.
Chart positions
"Refried Dreams" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 25, 1995'Billboard', February 25, 1995
Year-end charts
Parodies
*American country music parody artist Cledus T. Judd released a parody of "Refried Dreams" titled "Refried Beans" on his 1995 album 'Cledus T. Judd (No Relation)'.
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:1994 songs
Category:Tim McGraw songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Byron Gallimore
Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud
Category:Curb Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Sherman Halsey
Category:Songs about Mexico
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