Change My Mind (The Oak Ridge Boys song)

"Change My Mind" is a song written by Jason Blume and A. J. Masters, and recorded by American country music artist John Berry. It was released in July 1996 as the first single from the album Faces. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.^[1]

"Change My Mind" was originally recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys, whose version peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991. Their version, with "Our Love Is Here to Stay" on the B-side, appears on their 1991 album Unstoppable for RCA Records. It was produced by Richard Landis.

Content

The narrator is looking to his lover to help save their relationship. He wants her to change his mind about the problems they are experiencing in their relationship.

Critical reception (John Berry)

Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "power and passion" are "abundant" in the song. He goes on to say that Barry seems to be "exploring more of the nuances in his powerful voice on this fine outing."^[2]

Music video (John Berry)

The music video was directed by Jon Small and premiered in July 1996.

Chart performance

The Oak Ridge Boys

Chart (1991)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[3]	70

John Berry

"Change My Mind" debuted at number 65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 27, 1996.

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)^[4]	30
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[5]	3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[6]	10

References

↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 45.
↑ Billboard, July 20, 1996
↑ "The Oak Ridge Boys – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for The Oak Ridge Boys.
↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9886." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 2, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
↑ "John Berry – Chart history" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for John Berry.
↑ "John Berry – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for John Berry.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

The Oak Ridge Boys

Duane Allen Joe Bonsall William Lee Golden Richard Sterban

Studio albums	Y'all Come Back Saloon Room Service The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived Together Fancy Free Bobbie Sue American Made Deliver Step On Out Seasons Where the Fast Lane Ends Heartbeat Monongahela American Dreams Unstoppable The Long Haul Revival Voices From the Heart Colors The Journey Common Thread Front Row Seats A Gospel Journey The Boys Are Back It's Only Natural Back Home Again: Gospel Favorites

Other albums	Greatest Hits Greatest Hits 2 Greatest Hits 3 Christmas

Notable singles	"Y'all Come Back Saloon" "You're the One" "I'll Be True to You" "Cryin' Again" "Come On In" "Sail Away" "Dream On" "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" "Trying to Love Two Women" "Heart of Mine" "Beautiful You" "Elvira" "(I'm Settin') Fancy Free" "Bobbie Sue" "I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)" "Thank God for Kids" "American Made" "Love Song" "Ozark Mountain Jubilee" "I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes" "Everyday" "Make My Life with You" "Little Things" "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend" "Come On In (You Did the Best You Could Do)" "Juliet" "You Made a Rock of a Rolling Stone" "It Takes a Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)" "This Crazy Love" "Time In" "True Heart" "Gonna Take a Lot of River" "Bridges and Walls" "Beyond Those Years" "An American Family" "No Matter How High" "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" "Lucky Moon" "Change My Mind" "Seven Nation Army"

Guest singles	"Same Ole Me" (with George Jones) "When You Get to the Heart (with Barbara Mandrell) "Out Goin' Cattin'" (Sawyer Brown with Joe Bonsall) "Broken Trust" (with Brenda Lee)

Related articles	Discography MCA Records RCA Records Steve Sanders (musician)

John Berry

Studio albums	John Berry Standing on the Edge Faces Wildest Dreams All the Way to There I Give My Heart Those Were the Days Real Man. Real Life. Real God.

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits Certified Hits

Christmas albums	O Holy Night My Heart Is Bethlehem Christmas Live O Holy Night Live

Notable singles	"Kiss Me in the Car" "Your Love Amazes Me" "What's in It for Me" "You and Only You" "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye" "I Think About It All the Time" "If I Had Any Pride Left at All" "Every Time My Heart Calls Your Name" "Change My Mind" "She's Taken a Shine" "I Will, If You Will" "Power Windows"

Related articles	Discography Liberty Records Patriot Records Capitol Records

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