Only God (Could Stop Me Loving You)
"Only God (Could Stop Me Loving You)" | ||||
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Single by Emerson Drive | ||||
from the album Emerson Drive | ||||
B-side | "Fall into Me"[2] | |||
Released | March 17, 2003[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:22 | |||
Label | DreamWorks | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert John "Mutt" Lange | |||
Producer(s) | ||||
Emerson Drive singles chronology | ||||
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"Only God (Could Stop Me Loving You)" is a song written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange that has been recorded by multiple artists. It was first recorded by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus for his third studio album Storm in the Heartland (1994). It was then recorded by Chris Ward for his only studio album One Step Beyond (1996).[3] Lari White would also record a version, this time as a duet with Toby Keith, for her fourth studio album Stepping Stone (1998).
The first artist to release it as a single was Canadian band Emerson Drive. Their version was released on March 17, 2003, as the third and final single from their self-titled major label debut album (third album overall). It was not as successful as the previous singles, peaking at number 23 on the US Hot Country Songs chart.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in mid-2003.
Charts
[edit]Emerson Drive's version peaked at number 23 on the US Hot Country Songs chart, spending twenty-four weeks on that chart.
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2003) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 83
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References
[edit]- ^ "Going for Adds: Country" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1495. March 14, 2003. p. 26. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 137. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Zehnbauer, Eric. "One Step Beyond review". Country Standard Time. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "Emerson Drive Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Emerson Drive Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Most Played Country Songs | 2003" (PDF). Billboard Airplay Monitor. Vol. 11, no. 51. December 19, 2003. p. 38. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- 1994 songs
- 2003 singles
- Emerson Drive songs
- Billy Ray Cyrus songs
- Lari White songs
- Toby Keith songs
- Male–female vocal duets
- Songs written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange
- Song recordings produced by James Stroud
- Music videos directed by Steven Goldmann
- DreamWorks Records singles
- Song recordings produced by Julian King (recording engineer)