Somebody Paints the Wall
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"Somebody Paints the Wall" is the title of a country music
song written by Tommy Smith, Charles Browder, Elroy Kahanek, and Nelson Larkin. First released in 1989 by Josh Logan
from his album of the same name, it was a #62 country hit for him that year. A second version was issued by Tracy Lawrence
in 1992 from his album Sticks and Stones, and his version was a Top 10 country hit.
. Released as a single in late 1992, his version was a #8 country hit in the US, and #19 in Canada.
recorded the song as "Somebody Always Paints the Wall" on his 1990 album You Oughta Be Here with Me
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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...
song written by Tommy Smith, Charles Browder, Elroy Kahanek, and Nelson Larkin. First released in 1989 by Josh Logan
Josh Logan (country singer)
Josh Logan is an American country music artist. He has recorded three albums, including one for the Curb Records label in 1988...
from his album of the same name, it was a #62 country hit for him that year. A second version was issued by Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music...
in 1992 from his album Sticks and Stones, and his version was a Top 10 country hit.
Content
"Somebody Paints the Wall" is a mid-tempo in which the narrator comments on his inability to advance on given opportunities: "Seems every time I make my mark / Somebody paints the wall".Josh Logan version
Josh Logan's rendition was the second single from his 1988 debut album, also titled Somebody Paints the Wall. It was released to radio in 1989, peaking at #62 on the U.S. country charts.Chart positions
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 62 |
Tracy Lawrence version
Tracy Lawrence's version was the fourth and final single from his 1991 debut album Sticks and StonesSticks and Stones (album)
Sticks and Stones is the debut album of American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. Released in 1991 on Atlantic Records, it produced four singles: the title track, "Today's Lonely Fool", "Runnin' Behind", and "Somebody Paints the Wall", which peaked at #1, #3, #4, and #8, respectively, on the...
. Released as a single in late 1992, his version was a #8 country hit in the US, and #19 in Canada.
Chart positions
"Somebody Paints the Wall" debuted at number 68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 10, 1992.| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 19 |
Other versions
George JonesGeorge Jones
George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
recorded the song as "Somebody Always Paints the Wall" on his 1990 album You Oughta Be Here with Me
You Oughta Be Here with Me
You Oughta Be Here with Me is an album by American country music singer George Jones. This album was released in 1990 on Epic Records. It includes the singles "Hell Stays Open " and "Six Foot Deep, Six Foot Down", neither of which charted...
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