Only God (Could Stop Me Loving You)
2003 single by Emerson Drive
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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).
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3:39 (radio edit)
| "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"[1] | |||
| Released | March 17, 2003[2] | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:16 (album version) 3:39 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | DreamWorks | |||
| Songwriter | Robert John "Mutt" Lange | |||
| Producers | ||||
| Emerson Drive singles chronology | ||||
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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.[1]
Music video
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in mid-2003.
Charts
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 (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 83 |