"Seein' My Father in Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Paul Overstreet. It was released in January 1990 as the fourth single from his album Sowin' Love. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 1990.[1] It was written by Overstreet and Taylor Dunn. The song won Country Recorded Song of the Year at the 22nd GMA Dove Awards in 1991.
"Seein' My Father in Me" | ||||
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Single by Paul Overstreet | ||||
from the album Sowin' Love | ||||
B-side | "Love Never Sleeps" | |||
Released | January 6, 1990 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | RCA Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Overstreet, Taylor Dunn | |||
Producer(s) | James Stroud | |||
Paul Overstreet singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe music video was directed by Jack Cole. It features Overstreet singing the song, as well as interacting with shots of their fathers.
Chart performance
editChart (1990) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 2 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 2 |
Year-end charts
editChart (1990) | Position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 52 |
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 16 |
Accolades
editYear | Winner | Category |
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1991 | "Seein' My Father in Me" | Country Recorded Song of the Year |
References
edit- ^ Paul Overstreet Hot Country Songs Chart History
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9093." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. April 7, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "Paul Overstreet Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1990". RPM. December 22, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1990: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.