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Wikipedia article"'Gone'" is a song written by Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele, and recorded by the American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in November 2004 as the third single from the duo's album 'You Do Your Thing', reaching a peak of #3 on the U.S. country charts, #53 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and #92 on the Pop 100. The single has also been certified as a digital gold single by the Recording Industry Association of America. This song is used in the Rock Band Country Track Pack. Content"Gone" is a moderate up-tempo featuring accompaniment from electric guitar and Hammond B-3 organ, with Troy Gentry on lead vocals. In it, the male narrator explains that his lover is gone, using a series of similes like "Gone like a freight train, gone like yesterday". On Montgomery Gentry's website, Gentry explains that he and Eddie Montgomery (the other half of the duo) "knew it was a hit" because the first time they sang the song live, the audience began singing along. Chart performance"Gone" debuted at number 45 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 27, 2004. It has sold 521,000 copies in the U.S. as of September 2017. Year-end chartsMusic videoThe video was directed by Ivan Dudynsky. It was filmed during the duo's 2004 tour and premiered in early 2005. Atlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves occasionally use the chorus of this song when one of their players hits a home run at Truist Park. ReferencesCategory:2004 singles Category:Montgomery Gentry songs Category:Songs written by Jeffrey Steele Category:Songs written by Bob DiPiero Category:Columbia Nashville Records singles Category:2004 songs | |
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