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Tender When I Want to Be
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Wikipedia article
"'Tender When I Want to Be'" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was released in December 1994 as the second single from her album 'Stones in the Road'. The song reached number 6 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1995.[ Mary Chapin Carpenter Hot Country Songs Chart History]
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "think-while-you-dance pop/country tune about grown-up emotions." She goes on to say that Carpenter continues to "light up country radio with incisive, intelligent lyrics and a talent for creating just the right melody."'Billboard', December 3, 1994
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered in early 1995.
Chart performance
"Tender When I Want to Be" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 10, 1994.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:1994 songs
Category:Mary Chapin Carpenter songs
Category:Songs written by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Michael Salomon
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