How Far
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| "How Far" | ||||
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| Single by Martina McBride | ||||
| from the album Martina | ||||
| Released | May 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003; Money Pit Studio, Blackbird Studio (Nashville) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville | |||
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| "How Far" on YouTube | ||||
"How Far" is a song written by Ed Hill, Jamie O'Neal, and Shaye Smith and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from McBride's 2003 album Martina.
Content[edit]
The protagonist has reached a breaking point with her partner's apathy towards their relationship. She has decided to walk away and asks him how far does she have to go to make him realize what is about to happen.
Music video[edit]
The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in mid-2004.[2] It was nominated for Female Video of the Year at the 2005 CMT Music Awards.[3]
Chart performance[edit]
"How Far" debuted at number 54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 17, 2004.[4]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 68 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (2004) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 55 |
References[edit]
- ^ Dinoia, Maria Konicki. "Martina". Allmusic. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Martina McBride : How Far". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ "CMT Viewers Select the Finalists for the '2005 CMT MUSIC AWARDS'". PR Newswire. March 16, 2005. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ Gilbert, Calvin (April 10, 2004). "Tracy Lawrence Returns to Chart Spotlight". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ "Martina McBride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Martina McBride Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2004: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004. Retrieved July 11, 2012.