I.O.U. (Lee Greenwood song)
"I.O.U. (I Owe You)" is a song written by Kerry Chater and Austin Roberts, and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood. It was released in March 1983 the first single from his album Somebody's Gonna Love You.
| "I.O.U" | ||||
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| Single by Lee Greenwood | ||||
| from the album Somebody's Gonna Love You | ||||
| B-side | "Another You" | |||
| Released | March 1983 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kerry Chater Austin Roberts | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Crutchfield | |||
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The single peaked at number 6 on the U.S. country charts[1] and number 4 in Canada. It also peaked at number 4 on the U.S. adult contemporary charts. Other than "God Bless the U.S.A.", it is Greenwood's biggest crossover hit, peaking at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered numerous times, the version by the German band Carry & Ron becoming a well-known pop song in South Korea.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 53 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 6 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 4 |
Bill Tarmey version
In 1994, English actor/singer Bill Tarmey released his version as a single, from his second album Time for Love. It reached No. 55 on the UK Singles Chart.[7]
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 144.
- "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- "Lee Greenwood Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 1983". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 1983". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- "BILL TARMEY | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.