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, an American

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and

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singer, on her album '' Closer'', although it was not released as a single. Since then, the song has been recorded by the country groups

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and The Jenkins, R&B group

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, as well as the rock duo Hall & Oates. 4 Runner, The Jenkins and Hall & Oates all released their renditions as singles. 4 Runner's version, however, did not chart. Hall & Oates's version was released in late 2003 as the fifth and final single from their 2002 album '' Do It for Love'', reaching number 21 on the ''

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'' Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts with it. In 2004, The Jenkins released their version as the second and final single from their unreleased, self-titled debut album. This rendition reached a peak of number 38 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now

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) charts in August 2004, becoming the Jenkins' final chart single.

Chart performance

Hall & Oates

The Jenkins

References

1999 songs 2003 singles 2004 singles 4 Runner songs Hall & Oates songs The Jenkins songs Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy Songs written by Billy Mann Song recordings produced by Brian Rawling Capitol Records Nashville singles Song recordings produced by Mark Taylor (record producer) Song recordings produced by Rodney Crowell Susan Ashton songs {{2000s-US-single-stub