What If It's You
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| What If It's You | ||
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| Studio album by Reba McEntire | ||
| Released | November 5, 1996 | |
| Genre | Country | |
| Label | MCA Records | |
| Producer(s) | David Malloy, John Guess, and Reba McEntire | |
| Reba McEntire chronology | ||
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| Starting Over (1995) |
What If It's You' (1996) |
If You See Him (1998) |
What If It's You is an album from Reba McEntire released in 1996. It represented a return to more modern country after dipping into pop with Starting Over. It was essentially successful as it fared better than its predecessor. New for McEntire at the time, she decided to use her touring band in the studio, rather than studio musicians. She wanted to give the songs the same energy that her live shows had. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard country chart and #15 on the Billboard 200. It is currently certified Double Platinum by the RIAA.
[edit] Track listing
- How Was I To Know
- The Fear Of Being Alone
- What If It's You
- I'd Rather Ride Around With You
- It Don't Matter
- State Of Grace
- Close To Crazy
- She's Callin' It Love
- Just Looking For Him
- Never Had A Reason To
[edit] Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Top Country Albums | #1 |
| 1996 | The Billboard 200 | #15 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "The Fear of Being Alone" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | #2 |
| 1997 | "How Was I To Know" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | #1 |
| 1997 | "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | #2 |
| 1997 | "What If It's You" | Hot Country Singles & Tracks | #15 |
[edit] Review
What If It's You doesn't offer any new tricks from Reba McEntire, but it is nevertheless an excellent reminder of her deep talents as a vocalist. The album is slightly uneven, but at its best -- such as on the single "The Fear of Being Alone," "She's Calling it Love" and "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" -- it is as good as anything McEntire has ever done. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide [1]
