Sittin' on Top of the World cover

Sittin' on Top of the World

LeAnn Rimes · 1998

68 min · 17 tracks · country · folk

A vibrant blend of country and pop, showcasing Rimes' soaring vocals and heartfelt storytelling.

Why this album works

'Sittin' on Top of the World' garnered significant commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and receiving a nomination for Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards. The single 'How Do I Live' became one of her signature songs, reaching the top of the charts and cementing Rimes’ influence in both country and pop music.
Career context
Released on May 5, 1998, 'Sittin' on Top of the World' marked LeAnn Rimes' third studio album, following her breakthrough self-titled debut in 1996. At just 15 years old, she was rapidly becoming a leading figure in the country-pop crossover scene, solidifying her place with this collection of emotional ballads and upbeat tracks.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blue Standout 2:49
  • 2 How Do I Live Standout 5:08
  • 3 Commitment 4:36
  • 4 Looking Through Your Eyes (From "The Magic Sword - Quest for Camelot" Motion Picture) 4:05
  • 5 Undeniable 3:45
  • 6 Feels Like Home Standout 4:32
  • 7 Surrender 4:08
  • 8 These Arms of Mine 2:58
  • 9 Nothin’ New Under the Moon 3:31
  • 10 When Am I Gonna Get Over You 3:28
  • 11 Rock Me 3:44
  • 12 More Than Anyone Deserves 4:20
  • 13 Insensitive 4:19
  • 14 All the Lovin’ and the Hurting 3:58
  • 15 Sittin’ on Top of the World 4:14
  • 16 The Heart Never Forgets 3:52
  • 17 Purple Rain 4:54

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