For These Times
"For These Times" | ||||
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Single by Martina McBride | ||||
from the album Waking Up Laughing | ||||
Released | October 22, 2007[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | RCA Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Leslie Satcher | |||
Producer(s) | Martina McBride | |||
Martina McBride singles chronology | ||||
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"For These Times" is a song recorded and produced by American country music artist Martina McBride. The song was written by Leslie Satcher, who had also written her 2001 single "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues". RCA Nashville Records added the song to country radio on October 22, 2007, as the third and final single from McBride's ninth studio album Waking Up Laughing (2007).
Background and content
"For These Times" was inspired by former Republican senator Rick Santorum, who was defeated in 2006, and his daughter. When his daughter began to cry at his loss, the cameras focused on her, inspiring Leslie Satcher to write the song. It was also inspired by her Pastor, who stated "For these times in which we live, you are going to need this book." referring to the Bible.[2]
Music video
The music video for "For These Times" was shot in New York City and was directed by Sam Erickson.[3]
Charts
Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 35 |
References
- ^ "Aircheck Add Dates" (PDF). Country Aircheck. No. 60. October 15, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Santorum's daughter inspires C&W song". Archived from the original on March 12, 2008. Retrieved June 7, 2008.
- ^ "Martina McBride: "For These Times": VEVO: Yahoo! Screen". Yahoo!. Retrieved 11 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Martina McBride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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