"Going Out of My Mind" is a song written by Terry McBride and Kostas, and recorded by American

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group

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. It was released in July 1992 as the second single from their album '' Sacred Ground''. The song reached number 5 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the song is "smoothly performed" and that it showcases the bands "sturdy harmonies." She goes on to call the production, "light and airy" and that the repetitious chorus line is difficult to forget.''

'', July 11, 1992

Music video

The music video for "Going Out of My Mind" was directed, produced, and filmed by

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Chart performance

"Going Out of My Mind" debuted at number 71 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of July 18, 1992.

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 1992 singles McBride & the Ride songs Songs written by Kostas (songwriter) Songs written by Terry McBride (musician) Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) Music videos directed by Sherman Halsey MCA Records singles 1992 songs