When It Comes to You

"When It Comes to You" is a song written by Mark Knopfler, and recorded by British rock music band Dire Straits for their 1991 album On Every Street. It was later covered by American country music artist John Anderson (with Knopfler on guitar) and released in April 1992 as the third single from his album Seminole Wind. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.[1]

This article is about the 1991 song by Dire Straits. For the 2017 song by David Guetta and Justin Bieber that contains the verse "When it comes to you", see 2U (David Guetta song).
"When It Comes to You"
Song by Dire Straits
from the album On Every Street
Released10 September 1991
GenreRoots rock, country rock
Length5:01
LabelVertigo Records
Songwriter(s)Mark Knopfler
Producer(s)Mark Knopfler
"When It Comes to You"
Single by John Anderson
from the album Seminole Wind
B-side"Cold Day in Hell"[1]
ReleasedApril 13, 1992
GenreCountry
Length3:52
LabelBNA
Songwriter(s)Mark Knopfler
Producer(s)James Stroud
John Anderson singles chronology
"Straight Tequila Night"
(1992)		 "When It Comes to You"
(1992)		 "Seminole Wind"
(1992)

Content

The song is about a faltering marriage told from the point of view of the husband, who feels that his wife gives him a hard time in regards to everything he does and is wishing the relationship ends, rather than continue his feelings of despair.

Music video

The music video of Anderson's version was directed by Steve Boyle.

Chart positions
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] 2
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 3

Year-end charts
Chart (1992) Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] 28
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 25

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
  2. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2010." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. July 25, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  3. "John Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  4. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1992". RPM. December 19, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  5. "Best of 1992: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
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