The Songwriter Behind All Those Hit Songs
Craig talked about how his hit songs actually came to be... the story behind the songs.
Like two Kenny Chesney songs: "The Good Stuff" and "Young". Craig said that "Young" was inspired by a letter he received from his alma mater to attend their Class Reunion. He also said there was actually a 3rd verse written to this song, but Kenny opted to stick in a guitar solo instead. In Craig's original version of this song, the 3rd verse alluded to the passing of time and the natural occurrence of thinning up top (hair) and thickening down below (belly).
--> Watch Kenny Chesney's full-length video "Young"
Craig also told us how the Brooks & Dunn song "That's What It's All About" came to be. He said he was in London with his friend Steve, who had a new baby. They were ready to go out for a night on the town when Steve was rocking his baby in his arms, and the baby spit up on his Hawaiian shirt. Craig remarked, "Hey, that's what it's all about!..." Alluding to the daily nuances when you have kids and a family... This song is about the simple things, the things that remind you to step back and take a look at what's real and what's important in life.
--> Watch Brooks & Dunn's full-length video "That's What It's All About
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