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She's Taken a Shine

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Wikipedia article




"'She's Taken a Shine'" is a song written by Greg Barnhill and Richard Bach, and recorded by American country music artist John Berry. It was released in November 1996 as the second single from the album 'Faces'. The song reached number 2 on both the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart. It also reached number 1 status on the Radio & Records Country Top 50 chart Radio & Records: March 14, 1997, page+118 and number 38 on the Billboard Top 100 Country Hits of 1997.

Content



The lyric paints a vivid picture of two lovers and how Rosie's life changes in the light of the good relationship. The bridge defines her improved self worth (with her new found happiness) as coming from within herself, not just from Jessie's love, but more as a confirmation/validation within herself from his appreciation of her qualities.

Critical reception



Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "great love song." She went on to say that Berry "delivers the song in a straightforward manner that brings the story to life and the skillful production lets his vocals shine."'Billboard', November 23, 1996

Music video



The music video was directed by Jon Small and premiered in November 1996. In the video, Jesse is a construction worker who visits Rosie's Cantina, which is a food truck located near the construction site. Jesse is unable to pay for his cup of coffee, and gives Rosie his Powerball lottery ticket in lieu of payment. Jesse and Rosie develop a romantic relationship, and initially forget about the Powerball ticket, which Rosie posted on the truck's bulletin board. Near the end of the video, they realize that the ticket won, and they use the proceeds to upgrade Rosie's Cantina. They open a full sized restaurant together, called "Rosie and Jesse's Cantina".

Chart performance



"She's Taken a Shine" debuted at number 61 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 7, 1996.

Year-end charts



References



Category:1996 singles

Category:John Berry (country singer) songs

Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles

Category:Songs written by Greg Barnhill

Category:1996 songs


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