Lyle Lovett: Top 50 Songs

Lyle Lovett Top 50 Songs

Lyle Pearce Lovett was born November 1, 1957, in Houston, Texas. The singer/songwriter is most associated with country music, but has integrated jazz, blues, rockabilly, and other genres into his work. He has also been an actor and record producer. He began his career in 1980, releasing his debut album in 1986. Click here to see other best-of lists from performers and here to see other best-of lists from songwriters and/or producers. Spotify Podcast: Check out the Dave’s Music Database podcast: The Best of Lyle Lovett, 1986-2022 based on this list. Premiere: May 17, 2022 at 7pm CST. Tune in every Tuesday at 7pm for a new episode based on the lists at Dave’s Music Database.

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Top 50 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists as well as chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. Songs which hit #1 on various charts are noted. (Click for codes to singles charts.) DMDB Top 20%: 1. If I Had a Boat (1988) 2. Private Conversation (1996) 3. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (with Randy Newman, 1995) 4. She’s No Lady (1988) 5. Nobody Knows Me (1989) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 6. Give Back My Heart (1987) 7. Cowboy Man (1986) 8. Blue Skies (1994) 9. God Will (1986) 10. Church (1992) 11. Pontiac (1988) 12. That’s Right (You’re Not from Texas) (1996) 13. L.A. County (1988) 14. You Can’t Resist It (1986) 15. I Married Her Just Because She Looked Like You (1988) 16. Stand by Your Man (1989) 17. Funny How Time Slips Away (with Al Green, 1994) 18. Here I Am (1989) 19. Simple Song (1988) 20. Step Inside This House (1998) 21. Don’t Touch My Hat (1996) 22. Penguins (1994) 23. If I Were the Man You Wanted (1986) 24. Farther Down the Road (1986) 25. Till It Shines (with Keb’ Mo’, 1999) 26. Friend of the Devil (1991) 27. I Loved You Yesterday (1988) 28. Bears (1998) 29. My Baby Don’t Tolerate (2003) 30. You’ve Been So Good Up to Now (1992) 31. Closing Time (1986) 32. Why I Don’t Know (1986) 33. An Acceptable Level of Ecstasy (1986) 34. What’d I Say (2000) 35. Smile (1998) 36. What Do You Do/The Glory of Love (1989) 37. I’ve Been to Memphis (1992) 38. North Dakota (1992) 39. I Love Everybody (1994) 40. She’s Hot to Go (1988) 41. Mack the Knife (1994) 42. M-O-N-E-Y (1988) 43. Creeps Like Me (1994) 44. Sonja (1994) 45. Solider in the Army of the Lord (1997) 46. Skinny Legs (1994) 47. Since the Last Time (1992) 48. Cryin’ Shame (1989) 49. San Antonio Girl (2001) 50. Family Reserve (1994) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Lyle Lovett DMDB actpage for Lyle Lovett Dave’s Music Database: “Best-of Lists for Performers” Dave’s Music Database: “Best-of Lists for Songwriters and/or Producers” First posted 4/14/2022; last updated 5/17/2022.