Shoulda Been a Hit: Mindy McCready’s “You’ll Never Know” [Video]
September 14, 2012 Mindy McCready. In a hot tub. Riding a snowmobile. Building a snowman. Flirting with her real-life boyfriend at the time, Dean Cain. And this wasn't a hit? WHAT??? In 1996, Mindy McCready just sprinted out the blocks and recording studio to race straight up the Billboard country chart. Her first single, "Ten Thousand Angels," peaked at #6. Her follow-up, "Guys Do it All the Time," was a monster and hit the very top of the charts. But that success didn't last long and, by 1998, Mindy was struggling. Her sophomore CD, If I Don't Stay the Night, was primed to deliver more Top Ten hits . . . only it didn't. And this song, the Kim Richey-penned "You'll Never Know," finally ran out of steam at #19. It was the last time that Mindy McCready would crack the Top 20. But, if you ask me, it SHOULDA BEEN A HIT! Listen!