It was also a success internationally and reached the top 30 of the UK Singles Chart, a rare feat for a country singer at the time.

Brooks provided the following background information on the song in the CD booklet liner notes from The Hits: "I was in Los Angeles in 1992, hanging out with a good friend, Jenny Yates.

In 1991, Kenny Loggins and his guitarist Guy Thomas wrote the song "Convictions of the Heart" for his album "Leap of Faith."

Two years later, when Brooks released "Standing Outside the Fire", Loggins and Thomas thought the song sounded similar to their composition.

[3] Loggins writes of the 1998 court appearance that the agreement meant that the amount of money involved couldn't be shared and Brooks had to admit to settling the suit.

"[2] Brooks claims, on his All Access DVD, that most letters he receives regarding "Standing Outside the Fire" are from participants (or relatives of) in Special Olympics.

In the emotional and inspirational music video [citation needed], a high school student with Down syndrome named Brandon decides to not participate in the institution's Special Olympics but signs up for the regular event.

Brooks is not seen until two minutes into the video, where he is playing and singing with his band in front of a set resembling the sign-up board, which is on fire.

Contrary to popular belief, the drum kit Garth's drummer Mike Palmer was playing was placed directly outside the fire and melted during the shoot.