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Swingin' Doors
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Wikipedia article
"'Swingin' Doors'" is a song written by Bobby Boyd, Chapin Hartford, and Jim Foster. It was recorded by American country music group Molly & the Heymakers under the title "Swinging Doors" for their 1992 self-titled album. Their version, produced by Gregg Brown, was released as a single in August 1992 but did not chart.
It was later recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride, whose version was released in August 1996 as the fourth single from her album 'Wild Angels'. The song reached No. 38 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Content
The song is about a woman who tells off a "wayward man" who does not remain faithful to her that "'you must think my heart has swingin' doors'."
Critical reception
'Billboard' reviewed the Molly & the Heymakers version with favor, saying that "this alternative country record was worth
the wait. Catchy, catchy hook."
A review from the same magazine of the McBride version was positive, stating that "McBride's evocative voice fills the chorus with passion and conviction."
Chart performance
References
Category:1996 singles
Category:1992 songs
Category:Martina McBride songs
Category:Songs written by Bobby Boyd (songwriter)
Category:Songs written by Chapin Hartford
Category:Song recordings produced by Paul Worley
Category:RCA Records singles
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