"Not That Different" is a song written by Karen Taylor-Good and Joie Scott, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in November 1995 the second single from his album I Think About You. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.[1]

"Not That Different"
Single by Collin Raye
from the album I Think About You
B-side"Sweet Miss Behavin'"
ReleasedNovember 14, 1995
Recorded1995
GenreCountry
Length3:56
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Karen Taylor-Good
Joie Scott
Producer(s)John Hobbs
Ed Seay
Paul Worley
Collin Raye singles chronology
"One Boy, One Girl"
(1995)
"Not That Different"
(1995)
"I Think About You"
(1996)

Critical reception

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Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the song touches "people where they live, love, and hope." He goes on to say that Raye gives a "flawless performance."[2]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in late 1995.

Chart positions

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Chart (1995–1996) Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] 10
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 14
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 3

Year-end charts

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Chart (1996) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 48

References

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  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ Billboard, December 2, 1995
  3. ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2903." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. March 4, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "Collin Raye Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Collin Raye Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Best of 1996: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.