Going Out of My Mind
"Going Out of My Mind" is a song written by Terry McBride and Kostas, and recorded by American country music group McBride & the Ride. It was released in July 1992 as the second single from their album Sacred Ground. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
| "Going Out of My Mind" | ||||
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| Single by McBride & the Ride | ||||
| from the album Sacred Ground | ||||
| B-side | "Trick Rider"[1] | |||
| Released | July 13, 1992 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kostas Terry McBride | |||
| Producer(s) | Tony Brown Steve Gibson | |||
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Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the song is "smoothly performed" and that it showcases the bands "sturdy harmonies." She goes on to call the production, "light and airy" and that the repetitious chorus line is difficult to forget.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Going Out of My Mind" was directed, produced, and filmed by Sherman Halsey.
Chart performance
"Going Out of My Mind" debuted at number 71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 18, 1992.
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 11 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 64 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 263. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- Billboard, July 11, 1992
- "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1913." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. October 31, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- "McBride & the Ride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Best of 1992: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
