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, and recorded by American

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. It was released in July 1998 as the third single from his album '' When the Wrong One Loves You Right''. The song reached number 13 on the ''

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chart in November 1998. It is his final Top 40 Hit to date.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price of ''

'' gave the song a favorable review, writing that "with each successive release ayesseems to grow more confident in his smoky baritone, and he imbues this taut single with a tense passion that perfectly suits the lyric."

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1998 singles 1998 songs Wade Hayes songs Song recordings produced by Don Cook Columbia Records singles Songs written by Jerry Salley Songs written by Jim McBride (songwriter)