"She Misses Him" is a song written by
Tim Johnson, and recorded by American
country music
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artist
Tim Rushlow. It was released in October 2000 as the second single from his
self-titled album. The song peaked at number 8 on the U.S. country charts. It also reached number 59 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was his highest peaking single and his only top 40 single as a solo artist. It was also Rushlow's only peaking single on the Hot 100.
Content
The song discusses
Alzheimer's disease as seen from the perspective of a woman married to a victim of said illness.
Critical reception
A review in ''
Billboard
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'' praised it as an "extremely well-written take on enduring love and devotion in the face of tough times" and described Rushlow's voice favorably, but criticized the "heavy-handed production".
Music video
The music video was directed by Jim May and premiered in January 2001. The music video contains many past photos of
Ronald Reagan.
Chart performance
"She Misses Him" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of November 4, 2000.
Year-end charts
References
2000 singles
2000 songs
Tim Rushlow songs
Atlantic Records singles
Song recordings produced by David Malloy
Songs written by Tim Johnson (songwriter)
Songs about mental health
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