Red Rag Top
2002 single by Tim McGraw
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"Red Rag Top" is a song written and originally recorded by Jason White. It was later recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and released in September 2002 as the first single from McGraw’s album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors. McGraw's version peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in early 2003 and reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Single by Tim McGraw | ||||
| from the album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors | ||||
| Released | September 16, 2002 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
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| Label | Curb | |||
| Songwriter | Jason White | |||
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Background and writing
Content
The song's narrator recalls a past lover. He reflects on bittersweet memories from a youthful relationship, including a surprise pregnancy and the decision to get an abortion. This song was the subject of controversy due to the lyric that mentioned abortion ("We decided not to have a child"), and some radio stations banned the song.[2]
Critical reception
Chart positions
"Red Rag Top" debuted at number 34 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of September 21, 2002.
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 40 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 60 |
