Big Deal (song)
1999 single by LeAnn Rimes
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"Big Deal" (stylized as "BIG Deal") is a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Al Anderson and recorded by American country music artist LeAnn Rimes. The song was produced by her father Wilbur C. Rimes. It was released on September 7, 1999, as the lead single from her eponymous fourth studio album through Curb Records. It was also the only original song included in the album.
| "Big Deal" | ||||
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| Single by LeAnn Rimes | ||||
| from the album LeAnn Rimes | ||||
| B-side | "Leaving's Not Leaving" | |||
| Released | September 7, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | Curb | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Wilbur C. Rimes | |||
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The song became a commercial success, peaking at number six on the US Hot Country Songs chart and number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] The B-side track, "Leaving's Not Leaving," was released on the soundtrack for the film, Anywhere But Here on November 2, 1999.[2]
Content
"Big Deal" details the singer bitterly telling off a friend who's madly in love with and happily dating the singer's ex.
Track listing
- "Big Deal"* (Al Anderson, Jeffrey Steele) — 3:05
- "Leaving's Not Leaving"** (Diane Warren) — 4:53
* Note: Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes.[5]
** Note: Produced by Don Was and Wilbur C. Rimes.[5]
Chart positions
| Chart (1999–2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 23 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 6 |
| US Top Country Singles Sales (Billboard)[9] |
1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 54 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | September 7, 1999 | Country radio | Curb | [12] |
| September 28, 1999 | [3] |