She Dreams
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"She Dreams" is the title of a song co-written by Tim Mensy
and Gary Harrison. It was originally recorded by Mensy on his 1993 album This Ol' Heart, from which it was released as the third and final single. It was also the final single release of his career. It was recorded by American country music
artist Mark Chesnutt
and released in July 1994 as the lead single from the album, What a Way to Live
. It peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
who dreams of her husband being more affectionate towards her.
covered "She Dreams" on his album What a Way to Live
. The song was the first release from the album, as well as his first release on the Decca Records
label.
gave Chesnutt's version of the song a positive review, saying that Chesnutt "makes the most of sentimental balladry." Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard
magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Chesnutt comes up with "one of his most fully realized vocal perforances on this debut single for his new label." She goes on to say that "tasteful guitar and string arrangements help distinguish this song."
Tim Mensy
Timmie Menzies is an American country music artist known as Tim Mensy. Initially, he was a member of the band Bandana, in which he charted several singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the 1980s...
and Gary Harrison. It was originally recorded by Mensy on his 1993 album This Ol' Heart, from which it was released as the third and final single. It was also the final single release of his career. It was recorded by American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Mark Chesnutt
Mark Chesnutt
Mark Nelson Chesnutt is an American country music singer. Chesnutt recorded and released his first album, Doing My Country Thing, in the late-1980s on private independent record label, Axbar Records, with the vinyl album version now a collector's item...
and released in July 1994 as the lead single from the album, What a Way to Live
What a Way to Live
What a Way to Live is the fifth studio album released by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt. His first album for Decca Records, it earned RIAA gold certification in the United States for sales of 500,000 copies...
. It peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Content
The song discusses a 30-year-old housewifeHousewife
Housewife is a term used to describe a married woman with household responsibilities who is not employed outside the home. Merriam Webster describes a housewife as a married woman who is in charge of her household...
who dreams of her husband being more affectionate towards her.
Chart performance
"She Dreams" debuted at #74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 6, 1993.| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 74 |
Mark Chesnutt version
One year later, Mark ChesnuttMark Chesnutt
Mark Nelson Chesnutt is an American country music singer. Chesnutt recorded and released his first album, Doing My Country Thing, in the late-1980s on private independent record label, Axbar Records, with the vinyl album version now a collector's item...
covered "She Dreams" on his album What a Way to Live
What a Way to Live
What a Way to Live is the fifth studio album released by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt. His first album for Decca Records, it earned RIAA gold certification in the United States for sales of 500,000 copies...
. The song was the first release from the album, as well as his first release on the Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
label.
Critical reception
Mike Joyce of The Washington PostThe Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
gave Chesnutt's version of the song a positive review, saying that Chesnutt "makes the most of sentimental balladry." Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Chesnutt comes up with "one of his most fully realized vocal perforances on this debut single for his new label." She goes on to say that "tasteful guitar and string arrangements help distinguish this song."
Chart performance
"She Dreams" debuted at #64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 23, 1994.| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 6 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 7 |