Consider Me Gone
“Consider Me Gone” is a country song written by Steve Diamond and Marv Green. It was recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire for her thirty-third studio album, Keep On Loving You, which was released on August 18, 2009. The song was released as the album’s second single on July 29, 2009. On the Billboard country singles charts dated for the week of January 2, 2010, the song became McEntire’s twenty-fourth number-one single. It is also her longest-lasting number one at four weeks.
Background and composition
“Consider Me Gone” is a mid-tempo country ballad about a woman who is fed up with her husband’s controlling behavior. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the strength and resilience of women who have been in abusive relationships.
The song’s melody is catchy and memorable, and McEntire’s vocals are strong and passionate. She perfectly conveys the emotion of the song, and her performance is one of her best.
Recording and production
“Consider Me Gone” was recorded at the Starstruck Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Dann Huff.
The recording features McEntire’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, and it perfectly complements McEntire’s vocals.
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“Consider Me Gone” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was written by Steve Diamond and Marv Green.
- The song was released as the second single from McEntire’s album Keep On Loving You.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard country singles charts and stayed there for four weeks.
- “Consider Me Gone” has been covered by many artists, including Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, and Carrie Underwood.