Garth Brooks - The Thunder Rolls Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who co-wrote The Thunder Rolls with Garth Brooks?

   The Thunder Rolls was co-written by Garth Brooks and Nashville songwriter Pat Alger. Brooks brought the initial concept, and Alger helped develop the scenario while writing the song.

2. What is the notable difference between Garth Brooks' and Tanya Tucker's versions of The Thunder Rolls?

   Tanya Tucker's version, which was recorded before Brooks' but shelved until 1995, includes a fourth verse alluding to infidelity and husband murder. This verse was omitted in Brooks' commercially released version but is often performed by him live.

3. Why was the music video for The Thunder Rolls controversial?

   The music video for The Thunder Rolls alludes to domestic violence, which led to its initial ban by TNN and CMT. Despite the controversy, VH-1 played it, and the video won the CMA Video of the Year award in 1991.

4. How did the sound effects of thunder get added to the song?

   After recording the song live in the studio, Brooks suggested adding thunder sound effects to enhance the stormy atmosphere. Producer Allen Reynolds had the sound effect on hand from a previous session, and it miraculously synchronized perfectly with the music when first played back.

5. Which heavy metal band covered The Thunder Rolls, and how did they approach the song?

   The heavy metal band All That Remains covered The Thunder Rolls on their 2017 album Madness. Their version features intense electric guitars, drums, and haunting vocals. The cover includes a heavy metal scream on the song's title and layered vocal effects.

6. What was the inspiration behind the song The Thunder Rolls?

   The idea came from a song co-written by Pat Alger called 'Like A Hurricane.' Garth Brooks wanted to explore the metaphor of thunder rolling inside a marriage as a signal for infidelity, intertwining the storm outside with the emotional turmoil within.