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About When You Say Nothing at All
"When You Say Nothing at All" is a country song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was a hit song for three different performers: Keith Whitley, who took it to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on December 24, 1988; Alison Krauss, whose version was her first solo top-10 country hit in 1995; and Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, whose version was his first solo single and a chart-topper in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand in 1999.
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- 1988
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It's amazing how you can speak right to my heartWithout saying a word you can light up the darkTry as I may I could never explain What I hear when you don't say a thing The smile on your face lets me know that you need meThere's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave meA touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fallNow you say it best when you say nothing at all All day long I can hear people talking out loud But when you hold me near you drown out the crowdOld Mister Webster could never define What's being said between your heart and mine The smile on your face lets me know that you need meThere's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave meA touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fallNow you say it best when you say nothing at all The smile on your face lets me know that you need meThere's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave meA touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fallNow you say it best when you say nothing at all
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Keith Whitley
Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 — May 9, 1989), known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters. He charted 19 singles on the Billboard country charts, including five consecutive Number Ones: "Don't Close Your Eyes", "When You Say Nothing at All", "I'm No Stranger to the Rain", "I Wonder Do You Think of Me" and "It Ain't Nothin'" (the last two posthumously). more »
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Written by: Donald Alan Schlitz, Paul Overstreet
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Origin"When You Say Nothing at All" was originally written by country music artists Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. |
Keith Whitley's VersionThe song was first recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley for his album "Don't Close Your Eyes", released in 1988. - Keith Whitley's version topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also charted on the Canadian country charts. |
Alison Krauss's VersionAmerican bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss covered the song for a Keith Whitley tribute album in 1994. - Krauss's version received two awards at the 1995 Country Music Association Awards - Single of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year. |
Ronan Keating's VersionIrish singer Ronan Keating, known for being part of the boy band Boyzone, recorded another cover of "When You Say Nothing At All" for the soundtrack of the 1999 film "Notting Hill". - Keating's version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and also charted top in multiple countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. |
Collaboration PerformanceAlison Krauss and Ronan Keating have performed the song together at various events, creating a unique blend of country and pop music. |
Shared Songwriting CreditsDespite the different styles and arrangements used by each artist, Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz are still credited as the songwriters for all versions of "When You Say Nothing At All". |
Enduring PopularityWith its sincere lyrics and catchy melody, the song has become a solid classic in both the country and pop music worlds, with multiple covers being done by various artists worldwide. |
Impact on CareersThe success of "When You Say Nothing at All" greatly boosted the careers of both Keith Whitley and Alison Krauss, with Whitley's version regarded as one of his signature songs, while Krauss gained more mainstream recognition outside the bluegrass scene with her version. |
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