Unfortunately, "Today Is Your Day" is not one of them, but it is a great one.
5. I'm Gonna Getcha Good! (2002, Up!)
For some, it might have been a bit too rock and roll, but Shania's first single following her blockbuster Come On Over album was a stonecold killer track. It had the country queen at her fiercest, as she laid out her master plan for male domination. It may not be her biggest hit, but it was enough to drive massive openin week sales Shania's way.
4. From This Moment On (1997, Come On Over)
Shania's gorgeous ballad from Come On Over helped in solidifying her status as the crossover queen. It's rich instrumentation, pure romanticism, and Shania's great vocal assured her multi-format radio play and the continued success of her album.
3. Any Man of Mine (1995, The Woman in Me)
This single is probably more famous for its genre-defining video, where she became the first female country artist to bare her midriff. The huge stink made over the video only helped fuel interest in the budding superstar and her rock-tinged music, which would be produced by her future ex-husband Robert "Mutt" Lange. After seeing her in that video, every guy was taking notes on what it took to be her man.
2. You're Still The One (1997, Come On Over)
This was the song that changed everything. The tender ballad dedicated to the strength of her marriage to Lange was the crossover hit of the decade, logging multiple weeks in the top 10 of the charts worldwide and keeping Come On Over afloat with weekly sales of 100,000-plus. The accessible theme and the passionate performance helped it touch millions the world over. It remains the biggest hit of her career, and one of the most successful country singles of all time.
1. Man! I Feel Like A Woman (1997, Come On Over)
"You're Still The One" may be her biggest hit, but "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" embodies everything that makes Shania who she is. It's fiery, flirty, and feisty all in one skintight dress and thigh-high boot package. Of course, I'm referring to her iconic music video, which is a parody of Robert Palmer's "Addicted To Love". Whatever your gender, this was a song that was liberating, exhilirating, and just plain fun, and easily her best crossover single (in my humble opinion, at least).
Do you think I missed out on a Shania classic (yes I know about "Don't Impress Me Much", don't shoot me, there just wasn't enough room!)? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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