"Hypnotize the Moon" is a song written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz, and recorded by American country music singer Clay Walker. It was released in January 1996 as the second single and title track from Walker's CD Hypnotize the Moon. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, behind "No News" by Lonestar.
| "Hypnotize the Moon" | ||||
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| Single by Clay Walker | ||||
| from the album Hypnotize the Moon | ||||
| B-side | "A Cowboy's Toughest Ride" | |||
| Released | January 8, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Giant | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Steve Dorff, Eric Kaz | |||
| Producer(s) | James Stroud | |||
| Clay Walker singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editLarry Flick of Billboard gave the song a positive review: "The pretty melody and sentimental lyrics should prove popular with country radio listeners."[1]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Bill Young. It starts out in a house museum with a boy who is on a tour, and before going along with the tour, he takes a look at a picture of a woman. Then he starts to imagine her at a party in a past themed time, with Walker singing in a background with a bright moon right behind him.
Chart positions
edit"Hypnotize the Moon" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 13, 1996.
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 6 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 63 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine, January 13, 1996, Billboard Magazine
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2924." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. March 25, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ "Clay Walker Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Clay Walker Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1996". RPM. December 16, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1996: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
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