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Wikipedia article"'Smoke Rings in the Dark'" is a song written by Rivers Rutherford and Houston Robert and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in August 1999 as the first single and title track from Allan's 1999 album of the same name. The song peaked at number 12 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart in February 2000. It also reached 76 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and became his highest-charting single in Canada at number 5. ContentThe song deals with the pain of unrequited love. The narrator states that all he will leave his significant other like "smoke rings in the dark." Critical receptionChuck Taylor of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "the production, songwriting, and performance combine to create a record that leaves a stunning impression." Taylor calls Allan's performance "wonderfully nuanced" and saying that the production has a "decidedly retro feel."'Billboard', August 14, 1999 Music videoThe music video was directed by Chris Rogers. Chart positions"Smoke Rings in the Dark" debuted at number 71 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of August 14, 1999. Year-end chartsReferencesCategory:1999 singles Category:1999 songs Category:Gary Allan songs Category:Songs written by Rivers Rutherford Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) Category:Song recordings produced by Byron Hill Category:Song recordings produced by Mark Wright (record producer) Category:MCA Nashville Records singles Category:MCA Records singles | |
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