The Time Has Come (Martina McBride song)

Last updated
"The Time Has Come"
Single by Martina McBride
from the album The Time Has Come
B-side "The Rope" [1]
ReleasedMay 1992
Genre Country
Length2:32
Label RCA Nashville
Songwriter(s) Susan Longacre, Lonnie Wilson
Producer(s) Paul Worley, Ed Seay
Martina McBride singles chronology
"The Time Has Come"
(1992)
"That's Me"
(1992)

"The Time Has Come" is a song written by Susan Longacre and Lonnie Wilson, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in May 1992 as her debut single and taken from her debut studio album of the same name. The song reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [2]

Contents

Music video

The music video was directed by Kate Ryan.

Track listing

  1. "The Time Has Come" – 2:32
  2. "The Rope" – 3:58

Chart performance

Chart (1992)Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [3] 11
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [4] 23

Related Research Articles

Independence Day (Martina McBride song)

"Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and performed by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 as the third single from her album The Way That I Am. The song peaked at number 12 on Hot Country Songs. Peters later recorded it herself on her 1996 album The Secret of Life. It was first offered to Reba McEntire, who turned it down.

A Broken Wing

"A Broken Wing" is a song written by James House, Sam Hogin and Phil Barnhart, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. It was released in September 1997 as the second single from McBride's album Evolution. In January 1998, "A Broken Wing" became McBride's second Number One single.

"Safe in the Arms of Love" is a country music song written by Mary Ann Kennedy, Pam Rose and Pat Bunch in 1986. The song was originally recorded by the American country music band Wild Choir. It was issued on their self-titled debut album in 1986 and was also released as the project's lead single. The song failed to chart. A music video, directed by David Hogan, was shot for the band's version and was scheduled to be broadcast on MTV, but due to a program change, never aired.

Where Would You Be

"Where Would You Be" is a song written by Rachel Proctor and Rick Ferrell, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. It was released in May 2002 as the third single from her Greatest Hits compilation album. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Blessed (Martina McBride song)

"Blessed" is a song written by Brett James, Troy Verges, and Hillary Lindsey and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in October 2001 as the second single from McBride’s Greatest Hits compilation album. In March 2002, it became her fifth and last number one single on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

I Love You (Martina McBride song) 1999 single by Martina McBride

"I Love You" is a song written by Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé and Tammy Hyler, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. It was released in July 1999 as the first single from her album Emotion. McBride originally recorded "I Love You" for the 1999 film's soundtrack, Runaway Bride, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The promotion the song got on the soundtrack is one of the reasons for its high chart performance. The single was then released on her upcoming album.

John Wesley Ryles

John Wesley Ryles is an American country music artist. Ryles recorded a string of hit country songs, beginning in 1968 when he was still a teenager, and continuing through the 1980s. He no longer records as a headline artist but remains active in the music industry as a session musician.

I Cant Get Over You (Brooks & Dunn song)

"I Can't Get Over You" is a song written by Ronnie Dunn and Terry McBride, and recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was released in January 1999 as the fourth single from their album If You See Her, and it reached a peak of number 5 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"My Baby Loves Me " is a song written by American singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters. The song was first recorded by Canadian country music singer Patricia Conroy on her 1992 album, Bad Day for Trains. Her version was released in May 1992 as the first single from her album and peaked at number 8 on the RPM Top Country Tracks chart.

Wild Angels (Martina McBride song)

"Wild Angels" is a song written by Matraca Berg, Gary Harrison and Harry Stinson and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in November 1995 as the second single and title track from McBride's album of the same name. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, giving McBride her first number one single on that chart.

Life Number 9

"Life #9" is a song written by Kostas and Tony Perez, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in January 1994 as the second single from her album The Way That I Am. The song was her fifth single release overall, and peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 8 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

Its My Time (Martina McBride song)

"It's My Time" is a song written by Tammy Hyler, Billy Crain and Kim Tribble, and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in December 2000 as the fourth single from her album Emotion. Emotion was McBride's fifth studio album. The song peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. It was her first solo single since 1997's "Cry on the Shoulder of the Road" to miss the top 10.

This Time (Sawyer Brown song)

"This Time" is a song written by Mark Miller and Mac McAnally and recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in November 1994 as the first single from their compilation album Greatest Hits 1990-1995. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, behind Pam Tillis' "Mi Vida Loca ".

Still Holding On

"Still Holding On" is a country power ballad recorded by American country music artists Clint Black and Martina McBride, written by Black along with Matraca Berg and Marty Stuart. It was released in June 1997 as the first single from Black's album Nothin' but the Taillights and McBride's album Evolution.

"Drive South" is a song written by John Hiatt, and recorded by him on his 1988 album Slow Turning. The song was later recorded by Kelly Willis on her 1990 debut album, Well Travelled Love. Neither versions were released as singles.

Valentine (Jim Brickman song)

"Valentine" is a song co-written and performed by American recording artist Jim Brickman, with a guest vocal from Martina McBride. It first appeared on his 1997 album Picture This, and later on McBride's album Evolution.

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.

"Just One Night" is a song written by Terry McBride and recorded by American country music group McBride & the Ride. It was released in November 1992 as the third single from their album Sacred Ground. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

"Rose Garden" is a song written in 1967 by American singer-songwriter Joe South. It was first recorded by Billy Joe Royal on his 1967 studio album. Versions by South himself and Dobie Gray appeared shortly after the original. Gray's version became a minor hit in North America in 1969.

"Swingin' Doors" is a song written by Bobby Boyd, Chapin Hartford, and Jim Foster. It was recorded by American country music group Molly & the Heymakers under the title "Swinging Doors" for their 1992 self-titled album. Their version, produced by Gregg Brown, was released as a single in August 1992 but did not chart.

References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 262. ISBN   0-89820-177-2.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 218.
  3. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2003." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. July 18, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  4. "Martina McBride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.