"I Thought of You" is a song composed by Jimmy Rollins that was recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single in 1955, it became a top ten song on the US country chart in 1955, becoming Shepard's fourth top ten recording in her career. It was given positive reviews by publications following its release.
| "I Thought of You" | ||||
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| Single by Jean Shepard | ||||
| B-side | "Beautiful Lies" | |||
| Released | September 1955 | |||
| Recorded | April 1955 | |||
| Studio | Capitol Studios | |||
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| Length | 2:35 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Rollins | |||
| Producer(s) | Ken Nelson | |||
| Jean Shepard singles chronology | ||||
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Background, recording and content
editJean Shepard first found success recording with Ferlin Husky in 1953's "A Dear John Letter". The single topped the country chart. In 1955, she had her first top ten single as a solo recording artist with "A Satisfied Mind". It would be followed by a second commercial success called "I Thought of You".[3] The song had been composed by Jimmy Rollins.[4] The song describes a woman who imagines being with her former lover while in another man's company.[5] The song was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California in April 1955. The session was produced by Ken Nelson.[6]
Release, critical reception and chart performance
edit"I Thought of You" was released by Capitol Records in September 1955. It was distributed as a seven-inch vinyl record single. Despite its B-side "Beautiful Lies" charting higher on the US country survey, "I Thought of You" was actually the A-side.[4][7][8] Billboard found that the song had a "warm, expressive vocal treatment" with "strong, sincere lyric content".[9] Cash Box also highlighted Shepard's vocal, calling her delivery to be in a "soft, sincere fashion".[8] "I Thought of You" reached the number ten position on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1955. It became Shepard's fourth single to place in the top ten and second as a solo recording artist.[10]
Track listing
edit7" vinyl single[4]
- "I Thought of You" – 2:35
- "Beautiful Lies" – 2:46
Charts
edit| Chart (1955) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 10 |
References
edit- ^ ""I Thought of You: Jean Shepard". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Owens, Thom. "The Melody Ranch Girl: Jean Shepard: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Dan. "Jean Shepard Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Shepard, Jean (September 1955). ""I Thought of You"/"Beautiful Lies" (7" vinyl single)". Capitol Records. F-3222.
- ^ Johnson, Riley. "10 Jean Shepard Hit Songs For A Love-Heavy Rotation". Country Thang Daily. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Shepard, Jean (1995). "The Melody Ranch Girl (Liner Notes)". Bear Family Records. BCD-15905.
- ^ Shepard, Jean (2014). Down Through the Years. Don Wise Productions. p. 89. ISBN 978-0944391068.
- ^ a b "The Cash Box Country Reviews: Bullseye of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box. September 3, 1955. p. 28. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Country & Western Records: Spotlight On..." (PDF). Billboard. August 27, 1955. p. 57. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Jean Shepard Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2024.