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 No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

"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.

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 Berry seems to be "exploring more of the nuances in his powerful voice on this fine outing."

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)	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)	30
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)	3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)	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 (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
"Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 9886." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 2, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
"John Berry Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
"John Berry Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

v t e The Oak Ridge Boys
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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 Journey Common Thread A Gospel Journey The Boys Are Back It's Only Natural
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" "So Fine" "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)
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Discography
Studio albums	John Berry Standing on the Edge Faces Wildest Dreams
Christmas albums	O Holy Night
Compilation albums	Greatest Hits
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"

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