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(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing
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Wikipedia article
'"(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing"' is a song written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders and recorded by American country music singer Trace Adkins. It was released in January 1997 as the third single from his debut album 'Dreamin' Out Loud'. It reached the top of the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking his first Number One single.
Content
"(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing" is in the key of A minor, with a vocal range from C4 to E5. The verses use a pattern of G-F-C three times, followed by an F and E chord for one bar each. The refrain uses a pattern of Am-F-G-Am twice, followed by C, G, F and E and another Am-F-G-Am progression. The solos between verses are eight bars long, each based on a pair of Am-F-G-Am progressions. Lyrically, the song reflects on the complexity of understanding love and romance.
Music video
The music video for this song features Adkins singing the song with his band at a concert, as well as him performing the song beneath a sunset orange backdrop, with an acoustic guitar. This video was directed by Michael Merriman.
Chart performance
This song debuted at number 44 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated January 25, 1997. Having charted for 20 weeks on that chart, it also became his first Number One single on the country chart dated April 5, 1997. It would remain his only Number One hit until ten years later, when he topped the country charts again with "Ladies Love Country Boys."
Year-end charts
References
Category:1997 singles
Category:Trace Adkins songs
Category:Songs written by Tim Nichols
Category:Songs written by Mark D. Sanders
Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks
Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles
Category:1996 songs
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