"How Was I to Know" | ||||
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Single by John Michael Montgomery | ||||
from the album What I Do the Best | ||||
Released | June 9, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Will Rambeaux, Blair Daly | |||
Producer(s) | Csaba Petocz | |||
John Michael Montgomery singles chronology | ||||
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"How Was I to Know" is a song written by Will Rambeaux and Blair Daly, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in June 1997 as the fourth and final single from his album What I Do the Best . It peaked at number 2 in the United States, and number 8 in Canada. Reba McEntire recorded an unrelated song with the same title earlier in the year, which went to number-one.
Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it a "less traditional, rather summery feel than many of his previous outings." and that Montgomery's vocals have a "more intimate and conversational quality that's extremely effective on this lilting number." [1]
Like his previous video "I Miss You a Little", this music video was directed by Lou Chanatry.
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [2] | 8 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 2 |
Chart (1997) | Position |
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Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [4] | 81 |
US Country Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 32 |
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"Midnight in Montgomery" is a song written by American country music singer Alan Jackson and Don Sampson, and recorded by Jackson. It was released in April 1992 as the fourth single from Jackson's second album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and number 3 as well on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"The Keeper of the Stars" is a song written by Dickey Lee, Danny Mayo and Karen Staley, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. It was released in February 1995 as the fourth and last single from his album No Ordinary Man, it went on to reach a peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, behind "I Can Love You Like That" by John Michael Montgomery. A year after its release, it was named Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.
"I Can Love You Like That" is a song written by Steve Diamond, Jennifer Kimball and Maribeth Derry, and recorded by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery. It was released in February 1995 as the first single from his self-titled CD (1995). The song reached the top of the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Who's Cheatin' Who" is a country music song written by Jerry Hayes and initially recorded by Charly McClain. It was the title track of her 1980 album for Epic Records, released in November 1980 as a single with "Love Scenes" on the B-side, and in early 1981, was her first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. 17 years later, Alan Jackson had chart success with the song as well, with his version reaching number two on the same chart.
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"Rope the Moon" is a song written by Jess Brown, Aggie Brown and Jimmy Denton, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in March 1994 as the second single from his album Kickin' It Up. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada.
"Cowboy Love" is a song written by Jeff Wood and Bill Douglas, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in November 1995 as the fourth single from his album John Michael Montgomery. It peaked at number 4 in both the United States and Canada.
"Hold On to Me" is a song recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was written by Blair Daly and Will Rambeaux, and produced by Montgomery and Csaba Petocz. It was released in September 1998 as the third and final single from his album Leave a Mark. It peaked at number four in both the United States and Canada.
"Friends" is a song written by Jerry Holland, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1996 as the second single from his album What I Do the Best. It peaked at number 2 in the United States, while it was a number-one hit in Canada.
"I Miss You a Little" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in February 1997 as the third single from his album What I Do the Best. It peaked at #6 in the United States, and #5 in Canada. This is the only single to date that Montgomery has had a songwriting credit on. The song was written by Montgomery, Richard Fagan and Mike Anthony.
"Angel in My Eyes" is a song written by Tony Mullins and Blair Daly, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1997 as the only single from his Greatest Hits compilation album. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 6 in Canada.
"In Another's Eyes" is a song recorded by American country music artists Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1997 as the second single from Yearwood's compilation album (Songbook) A Collection of Hits. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Brooks wrote the song with Bobby Wood and John Peppard.
"No Man's Land" is a song written by Steve Seskin and John Scott Sherrill, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in August 1995 as the third single from the album John Michael Montgomery. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Home to You" is a song written by Arlos Smith and Sara Light, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in July 1999 as the second single and title track from the album Home to You. The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Ain't Got Nothin' on Us" is a song written by Jim Robinson and Wendell Mobley, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in August 1996 as the lead single from his album What I Do the Best. It peaked at number 15 in the United States, while in Canada it peaked at number 3.
"Love Working on You" is a song written by Jim Collins and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in March 1998 as the first single from his album Leave a Mark. It peaked at number 14 in the United States, while peaking at number 8 in Canada.
"Hello L.O.V.E." is a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Danny Wells, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in March 1999 as the first single from his album Home to You. The song reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June 1999.