Black Horse and The Cherry Tree peaked at No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The song rose rapidly in popularity when Katherine McPhee sang the song on American Idol, peaking No. 20 on US’s Hot 100 chart. The song became KT Tunstall’s first single (and only single to date) to appear on the chart’s Top 20.

“Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” is inspired by old blues, Nashville psycho hillbillies & hazy memories. It tells the story of finding yourself lost on your path, and a choice has to be made. It’s about gambling, fate, listening to your heart, and having the strength to fight the darkness that’s always willing to carry you off.“
-KT Tunstall