On Second Thought (song)
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"On Second Thought" was a song written and recorded by country music artist Eddie Rabbitt
for his 1990 album Jersey Boy
. It was released as a single in 1989 and topped both the United States and Canadian country charts for two weeks in 1990. It was the final No. 1 song for Rabbitt, who died from lung cancer in 1998.
The song marked a return to traditional country for Rabbitt since his emergence as a crossover
success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It had been described as a "country shuffle." A re-recorded version of the song was also included on his 1997 album Beatin' the Odds
.
, CMT
and GAC
.
Eddie Rabbitt
Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974...
for his 1990 album Jersey Boy
Jersey Boy
Jersey Boy was the twelfth studio album of Country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in 1990 under the Capitol Records label. The album produced five singles including "On Second Thought", the final number one country hit of Rabbitt's career, and "American Boy", which became a popular...
. It was released as a single in 1989 and topped both the United States and Canadian country charts for two weeks in 1990. It was the final No. 1 song for Rabbitt, who died from lung cancer in 1998.
The song marked a return to traditional country for Rabbitt since his emergence as a crossover
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It had been described as a "country shuffle." A re-recorded version of the song was also included on his 1997 album Beatin' the Odds
Beatin' the Odds (album)
Beatin' the Odds was the fourteenth studio album of Country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in 1997 under the Intersound Records label. The album was recorded by Rabbitt after undergoing chemotherapy and having had a part of his lung removed to combat cancer. It was released eight...
.
Music video
A music video was produced for the song, and was directed by Steve Boyle. It has aired on The Nashville NetworkSpike TV
Spike is an American cable television channel. It launched on March 7, 1983 as The Nashville Network , a joint venture of WSM, Inc...
, CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
and GAC
Great American Country
Great American Country , is a Nashville, Tennessee-based country music cable television network.-History:The station launched December 31, 1995 and Garth Brooks' video "The Thunder Rolls" was the first video to air on GAC....
.
Chart positions
| Chart (1989-1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |