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Down Came a Blackbird (song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Down Came a Blackbird'" is a song recorded by American country music artist Lila McCann. It was released in May 1997 as her debut single and the first from her album 'Lila'. The song reached number 28 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Micheal Smotherman and Mark Spiro.

Content



The song is about a troubled relationship, using a blackbird as a metaphor.

Critical reception



The then-president of Asylum Records said of the song at its release that the song "is starting to look like 'Blue' all over again" but added that "We're hoping radio won't kill this before it has a chance to be a hit".

Chart performance



References



Category:1997 debut singles

Category:1997 songs

Category:Lila McCann songs

Category:Songs written by Micheal Smotherman

Category:Songs written by Mark Spiro

Category:Asylum Records singles


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