Sept. 16, 1995 was a big day for 28-year-old Tim McGraw. His upbeat single, "I Like It, I Love It" reached the top of the country charts and became the third No. 1 song of his career. This song is such a throwback it was released before McGraw was married to Faith Hill.
"I Like It, I Love It" was able to hold onto the top spot of the Hot Country Songs chart for an impressive five straight weeks. The rowdy track was written by Jeb Stuart Anderson, Steve Dukes, and Mark Hall. "I LIke It, I Love It" was featured on McGraw's third studio album, All I Want. That album went on to sell over 2 million copies and brought his level of stardom to a new high.
Even over 20 years later, "I Like It, I Love It" stands as one of McGraw's most recognizable songs. Its infectious quality is supported by electric guitar and percussion. McGraw's energetic performance style, charisma, and incredible talent made him one of the hottest new male artists in country music that year.
Although the song hasn't been forgotten by fans, it would be no surprise if many have long forgotten the track's official video. It provides an instant flashback to the mid-1990s, when big hair, tight jeans, and crazy video graphics were all the rage in Nashville. The video makes McGraw look like a bonafide country rock star, showing footage from some of his concerts.
Take a trip back in time and watch Tim McGraw's music video for "I Like It, I Love It" above.
"I Like It, I Love It" Lyrics:
Spent forty-eight dollars last night at the county fair
I threw out my shoulder but I won her that teddy bear
She's got me saying sugar-pie, honey, darlin', and dear
I ain't seen the Braves play a game all year
I'm gonna get fired, if I don't get some sleep
My long lost buddies say I'm gettin' in to deep
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
I try so hard, I can't rise above it
Don't know what it is 'bout that little gal's lovin'
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
My Mama and Daddy tried to teach me courtesy
But it never sank in 'til that girl got a hold of me
Now I'm holding umbrellas and openin' up doors
I'm taking out the trash and I'm sweepin' my floors
Crossin' my fingers, and countin' every kiss
Prayin' that it keeps goin' on like this
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
I try so hard, I can't rise above it
Don't know what it is 'bout that little gal's lovin'
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
Got to wash my truck and dress up
To pick her up to watch TV
And she sits down on the sofa
She'll move a little closer
She can't get enough of me
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
I try so hard, I can't rise above it
Don't know what it is 'bout that little gal's lovin'
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
