"Big Deal" (stylized as "BIG Deal") is a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Al Anderson and recorded by American country music artist LeAnn Rimes. The song was produced by her father Wilbur C. Rimes. It was released on September 7, 1999, as the lead single from her eponymous fourth studio album through Curb Records. It was also the only original song included in the album.
The song became a commercial success, peaking at number six on the US Hot Country Songs chart and number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The B-side track, "Leaving's Not Leaving," was released on the soundtrack for the film, Anywhere But Here on November 2, 1999.
Content "Big Deal" details the singer bitterly telling off a friend who's madly in love with and happily dating the singer's ex.
Track listing CD/Cassette tape Single "Big Deal"* (Al Anderson, Jeffrey Steele) — 3:05 "Leaving's Not Leaving"** (Diane Warren) — 4:53
* Note: Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes. ** Note: Produced by Don Was and Wilbur C. Rimes.
Chart positions Chart (1999–2000)Peakposition US Top Country Singles Sales (Billboard) 1
Year-end charts Chart (1999)Position Canada Country Tracks (RPM) 70
Chart (2000)Position US Country Songs (Billboard) 54
Release history +Release dates and format(s) for "Big Deal"RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesSeptember 7, 1999Country radioCurbSeptember 28, 1999
References
External links at official website.