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Postmarked Birmingham
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Wikipedia article
"'Postmarked Birmingham'" is a song recorded by American country music group Blackhawk. It was released in October 1997 as the second single from the album 'Love & Gravity'. The song reached number 37 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Phil Vassar and Don Sampson.
Content
The song is a mid-tempo ballad accompanied mainly by piano. In it, the narrator states that his lover has left him, and that the only "clue" she has given him is a letter that is "postmarked Birmingham".
Critical reception
A review in 'Billboard' praised Henry Paul's lead vocal, his bandmates' harmonies, and the "understated" production, while also making note of the "direct and appealingly conversational" lyrics.
Chart performance
References
Category:1997 singles
Category:1997 songs
Category:Blackhawk (band) songs
Category:Songs written by Don Sampson
Category:Songs written by Phil Vassar
Category:Arista Nashville singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Mark Bright (record producer)
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