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Our Top 10 Faith Hill Songs list looks back at the career of one of the most successful modern day country music singers who played a significant role in country music’s crossover appeal to the pop and rock world that really began flourishing in the 1990s. Faith Hill was a 60s child born in 1967 in the land of Ridgeland, Mississippi. She arrived on the county music scene in the early 1990s with great success on the country music charts. Her first album was released in 1993 entitled Take Me as I Am. It was a stunning debut album that won her legions of fans who would follow her for years.
Faith Hill’s fourth album entitled Breath released in 1998 would turn her into an international star as it was a monster hit around the world. The album earned four Grammy Awards making Faith Hill the biggest name in country music at the turn of the century. Faith Hill would continue to enjoy an amazing recording career earning herself eleven number one singles over the past almost thirty-year period. She has released eight studio albums and close to fifty singles. Our Top 10 Faith Hill songs list picks out ten of our favorite Faith Hill songs to showcase her incredible talents.
# 10 – Wild One
We open up our top 10 Faith Hill songs list with Faith Hill’s good time sounding debut single entitled “Wild One.” The song was released on the album entitled Take Me As I Am. It was the first single released from the album as it stands as the first single ever released from Faith Hill. The album was released in 1993. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts peaking at number number. Not bad to start your career with a number one single. “Wild One” was composed by Pat Bunch, Jaime Kyle, and Will Rambeaux.
# 9 – It Matters to Me
Continuing with our top 10 Faith Hill songs list we take a listen to the great song entitled “It Matters to Me” We just love that great Bruce Hornsby, Don Henley style piano opening on this one. The song was released on the album also entitled It Matters to Me. The album was released in 1995. It was the second single released from the album. The song “It Matters to Me” was a big-time hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts peaking at number one. “It Matters to Me” would also become the first single of Faith Hill’s career to break into the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number seventy four. The song was composed by Ed Hill and Mark D. Sanders.
# 8 – Cry
In the number eight spot on our top 10 Faith Hill songs list we present the daunting song entitled “Cry.” Faith Hill had come a long way in shaping her sound in the close to ten years since her debut album had been released when she released this one. The song “Cry,” was released on the album also entitled Cry. The album was released in 2002.”Cry,” was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts peaking at number twelve. Yet the songs showed Faith Hill’s true crossover power as the song hit number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts. “Cry,” was composed by Angie Aparo.
# 7 – The Lucky One
In the number seven position on our top 10 Faith Hill songs list is the song entitled The Lucky One. The beginning of this song sounds just like Bruce Springsteen’s “Growing Up.” But of course, it changes gears as soon as Faith Hill launches into her wonderful vocals. The song was released on the album entitled Fireflies. It was the third single released from the album. The song was composed by The Warren Brothers.
# 6 -The Way You Love Me
Now come on, everybody loves this song. Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me,” is just one of those songs you want to cruise around listening to with the windows down. In many ways, it sounds like a Shania Twain song, especially in the chorus. The song “The Way You Love Me” was released on the album entitled Breath. The album was released in 1999. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a number one hit record on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts. The song was composed by Keith Follesé and Michael Dulaney.
# 5 – Speak to a Girl
There is nothing like a great duet between a husband and a wife who also happen to be two modern day country music legends. On our top 10 Faith Hill songs list is the song entitled “Speak to a Girl.” This is a sensational duet between Faith Hill and her husband Tim McGraw. The song was issued on the album entitled The Rest of Our Life. The album was released in 2017. It was the first single released from The Rest of Our Life album. “Speak to a Girl,” was a top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts peaking at number six. The song “Speak to a Girl.” also was a hit on the US Billboard Country Airplay Charts reaching number nineteen. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number sixty one. “Speak to a Girl,” was composed by Shy Carter, Dave Gibson, and Joe Spargur.
# 4 – Mississippi Girl
At the number four spot on our top 10 Faith Hill songs list we present the song entitled “Mississippi Girl.” The song was released on the album entitled Fireflies. The album was released in 2005. It was the first single released from the album. The song “Mississippi Girl,” was a stunning success on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts where it sailed all the way to number one. “Mississippi Girl,” was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number twenty nine. The song “Mississippi Girl,” would also hit number one on the Canadian Country Music Charts. “Mississippi Girl,” was composed by John Rich and Adam Shoenfeld.
# 3 – There You’ll Be
As we happily turn to the number three spot on our top 10 Faith Hill songs list we present the song entitled “There You’ll Be.” This is just one of those songs that everyone loved. The song was released on the soundtrack album to the motion picture entitled Pearl Harbor. The album was released in 2001. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts peaking at number eleven. “There You’ll Be,” did better on the pop charts reaching the top 10. Its greatest commercial success occurred on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts where it hit number one. The song “There You’ll Be,” was composed by Diane Warren.
# 2 – This Kiss
Just of the top spot on our top 10 Faith Hill songs list we celebrate the jubilant song entitled “This Kiss” The song was released on the album entitled Faith, The album was released in 1998. “This Kiss,” was Faith Hill’s first top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 where it reached the top 10 peaking at number seven. The commercial success of the song turned Faith Hill into a star as the song also became her first platinum selling single. The song This Kiss” was a huge hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts skyrocketing to the number one spot. “This Kiss” also was a hit on the Canadian Country Music Charts rising all the way to number one. The song “This Kiss” was composed by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Robin Lerner and Annie Roboff.
# 1 – Breathe
We wrap up our top 10 Faith Hill songs list with the stirring song entitled “Breathe.” The song was released on the Faith Hill album entitled Breath. The album was released in 1999. It was the first single released from the album. This is just an incredible piece of music in every aspect. The lyrics, melody, chord changes, production, and of course Fath Hills’ wondrous vocal performance on this song just captured the hearts of millions of music fans.
Faith Hill’s “Breath” hit number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts. It was also a huge crossover hit just missing the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 as it peaked at number two. The song “Breathe” also was a hit on the Canadian Country Music Charts rising all the way to number one. “Breathe,” was composed by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar.
Updated October 29, 2023
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![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. 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However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. 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