"Reno" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Doug Supernaw. It was released in May 1993 as the second single from his album Red and Rio Grande. It peaked at number 4 in the United States,[1] and number 12 in Canada. It was his first top ten hit.
| "Reno" | ||||
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| Single by Doug Supernaw | ||||
| from the album Red and Rio Grande | ||||
| B-side | "Honky Tonkin' Fool" | |||
| Released | May 17, 1993 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | BNA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tim Buckley Don Crider Joe Deleon Allen Huff Kenny King Doug Supernaw Justin White | |||
| Producer(s) | Richard Landis | |||
| Doug Supernaw singles chronology | ||||
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Content
edit"Reno" is a mid-tempo ballad played in the key of F. The narrator compares his former lover to the city of Reno, Nevada, saying that she will draw him in "like the lights of the casino".
Controversy
editThe song caused local controversy in Reno, Nevada due to its portrayal of the city. Then-mayor Pete Sferrazza thought that the song portrayed the city as "heartless", and one country station refused to play the song due to complaints from listeners.[2]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Sherman Halsey. It shows Doug Supernaw playing the song with his band, as well as scenes with him and the band walking around the city and gambling in various casinos. It was partially in black and white, while some of it was in color.
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 12 |
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 341.
- ^ "Kentucky New Era - Google News Archive Search". News.google.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Doug Supernaw Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.