"Mending Fences" is a song written by Jim Robinson and Andy Byrd, and recorded by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released in January 1993 as the second single from the album Big Iron Horses. The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. Bassist Paul Gregg sings lead vocals on this song.
| "Mending Fences" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Restless Heart | ||||
| from the album Big Iron Horses | ||||
| B-side | "We're Gonna Be OK"[1] | |||
| Released | January 18, 1993 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:51 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jim Robinson, Andy Byrd | |||
| Producer(s) | Josh Leo Restless Heart | |||
| Restless Heart singles chronology | ||||
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Content edit
This upbeat ballad is about a narrator noticing his lover's silence towards him followed by their disagreement. And he pleads with her to help him improve and repair their relationship that has been damaged. He also asks for a hug and forgiveness.
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman and premiered in early 1993.
Chart performance edit
"Mending Fences" debuted at number 66 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 23, 1993.
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 13 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 43 |
References edit
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 348. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1732." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. May 1, 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "Restless Heart Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1993". RPM. December 18, 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
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