Referring to her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on the 18th of May, 2023 alongside the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Anne Murray, Terri Clark recalled ‘There’s not a lot of country artists in there. The last one was Shania Twain in 2011‘.
Today’s featured track I’m Alright is the final in the trilogy of songs (in fact the first 3 songs on the record) I added to the Music Library Project from Terri Clark’s 1998 record How I Feel. For more information on Terri Clark’s personal history and music backstory I refer you the first two song articles presented here: Now That I Found You and Everytime I Cry and her recent interview at the end of this post.
Nostalgic Italian wrote in response to my first song article on Terri Clark:
‘I have loved her stuff for a long time. I had the chance to interview and meet her and she is so down to earth. She’s a fantastic songwriter and singer. Great song.’
I wore out her album How I Feel after I procured it and I still like hearing these songs. Also I found out years later, my brother also remains very fond of it. How I Feel, the third studio album by Terri Clark achieved two top 10 places on the US Billboard Country Charts and was certified platinum in both Canada and the US.
After all was said and done
There was nothing left to do
The hardest mile I ever walked
Was the one I walked away from you
So maybe I’m a little ragged around the edges
And I’ve been keeping a little more to myself these days but
Chorus
I’m alright
Shot down but I’m still standing
I’m alright
A little banged up from the fall
But I’m alright
Still shaky from the landing
I’m alright, after all
You know it’s really not that bad
No matter how bad it might feel
Cause there ain’t nothing time won’t fix
This ain’t nothing that some time won’t heal
So maybe I’ve been walking a little wounded
I move a little bit slower now but that’s okay cause…
Terri Clark’s albums have accounted for more than twenty singles, including six Number Ones. In 2004, Clark gained one of country music’s crowning achievements when she became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018 and as aforementioned a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on May, 18 2023.
At the end of this post you can find a very recent interview (Jul 7, 2023) with Terri Clark. She talked with On the Record about the journey to Nashville, playing on Broadway, and catching her big break after eight years.
References:
1. How I Feel (album) – Wikipedia
2. Terri Clark – Wikipedia
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One of the most relatable performers in any genre. I adore her and her work. Thanks, Matt.
Hi Nancy. I’m elated you rank Terri so highly. I was amazed by how well she has aged over the years. Compare her in the wonderful song ‘Now that I’ve Found You’ (this was the one that hooked me) and the interview in the article.
She has such a lovely way about her, a great attitude.
That’s what I noticed as well in her interview. Very forth-strong and enlightening. Like you, I imagine. But you have way more talent on the ‘writing level’.
Haha! Thanks! One never knows.
Terri Clark is a new name to me. I like “I’m Alright”. I also watched most of the TV segment you included. She seems to be a nice lady.
Hi Christian. I’m glad you liked it. The song that got me in was ‘Now That I Found You’. That’s worth checking out. I agree she does come across so well in the interview.
It’s a pretty song. I just listened to it.
The video with the model ‘guy’ sucks. The song is grandiose.
I only “watched” the video of the audio clip, not the official video. Now that you described the official video, I certainly won’t watch it! 🙂
Haha, this is cool. I hope you like it:
She is very talented..great song 🎵
I’m delighted you thought so.