"Change My Mind" is a song written by

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and

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, and recorded by American

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artist John Berry. It was released in July 1996 as the first single from the album ''

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''. The song reached No. 10 on the ''

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chart. "Change My Mind" was originally recorded by

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, whose version peaked at number 70 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991. Their version, with "Our Love Is Here to Stay" on the

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, appears on their 1991 album ''

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Content

The narrator is looking to his lover to help save their relationship. He wants her to change his mind about the problems they are experiencing in their relationship.

Critical reception (John Berry)

Larry Flick, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "power and passion" are "abundant" in the song. He goes on to say that Berry seems to be "exploring more of the nuances in his powerful voice on this fine outing."''

'', July 20, 1996

Music video (John Berry)

The music video was directed by Jon Small and premiered in July 1996.

Chart performance

The Oak Ridge Boys

John Berry

"Change My Mind" debuted at number 65 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 27, 1996.

References

1991 singles The Oak Ridge Boys songs 1996 singles John Berry (country singer) songs Capitol Records Nashville singles RCA Records singles Song recordings produced by Richard Landis Songs written by A. J. Masters 1991 songs Songs written by Jason Blume {{1996-country-song-stub