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Ordinary People (Clay Walker song)

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Wikipedia article




'"Ordinary People' is a song written by Ed Hill and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music singer Clay Walker. It was released in May 1998 as the first single from his 'Greatest Hits' compilation album.

The song is Walker's sixteenth single release, as well as his sixteenth Top forty hit on the 'Billboard' country singles charts. However, it was his lowest charting single at the time of its release as well as his first single to miss the top twenty.

Content



The song describes how "ordinary people have extraordinary love." The narrator compares ordinary people to famous people.

Critical reception



Larry Flick of 'Billboard' gave the song a positive rating "Cynics might be quick too dismiss the lyrics as being to syrupy. However, it's a sentiment that country music's core audience can relate to. Walker teams with James Stroud for production that is understated, while Walker turns in a plaintive, heartfelt performance."Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine, May 2, 1998, [https://books.google.com/books?id=XA0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22 Billboard Magazine]

Chart positions



"Ordinary People" is Walker's sixteenth Top 40 single on the 'Billboard' country singles charts. The song spent nineteen weeks on the charts, peaking at number 35 on the chart week of July 4. It also peaked at number 22 on the 'RPM' Country Tracks charts in Canada.

Charts



References



Category:1998 singles

Category:1998 songs

Category:Clay Walker songs

Category:Songs written by Craig Wiseman

Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud

Category:Giant Records (Warner) singles

Category:Songs written by Ed Hill


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