If Only (Hanson song) explained
"If Only" is a song written and performed by American pop rock band Hanson. It was released outside the United States on April 3, 2000, as the lead single from the band's second studio album, This Time Around (2000). Featuring John Popper of the band Blues Traveler on harmonica, the song reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, Italy, and Spain.
Music video
The music video features the group traveling in a desert on their tour bus, unloading their equipment to shoot the video.
Track listings
All songs were written by Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, and Zac Hanson.UK CD single[1]
- "If Only" (radio edit) – 4:04
- "If Only" (JFP club mix) – 5:58
- "Smile" – 3:16
- "If Only" (video) – 3:58
UK cassette single[2]
- "If Only" (radio edit) – 4:04
- "MMMBop" (live from Albertane) – 4:11
European CD single[3]
- "If Only" (radio edit) – 3:59
- "If Only" (JFP club mix) – 5:58
European digipak and Japanese CD single[4] [5]
- "If Only" (radio edit) – 3:59
- "If Only" (LP version) – 4:30
- "Look at You" (live from Albertane) – 4:21
- "This Time Around" / "Runaway Run" / "In the City" (album snippets) – 2:40
Australian maxi-CD single[6]
- "If Only" (radio edit) – 3:59
- "If Only" (album version) – 4:30
- "I Don't Know" – 4:17
- "If Only" (UK radio mix) – 4:04
- "If Only" (video – enhanced)
Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the European CD single liner notes.[3]
- Isaac Hanson – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Taylor Hanson – vocals, piano, organ, percussion, harmonica
- Zac Hanson – vocals, drums
- John Popper – harmonica
Charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. UK CD single liner notes. Mercury Records. 562 751-2.
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. UK cassette single cassette notes. Mercury Records. 562 750-4.
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. European CD single liner notes. Island Records. 562 728-2.
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. European digipak CD single liner notes. Island Records. 562 730-2.
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. Japanese CD single liner notes. Island Records. PHCR-8465.
- If Only. Hanson. 2000. Australian maxi-CD single liner notes. Island Records, Mercury Records. 562 694-2.
- Web site: Oficiální Česká Hitparáda – Pro týden. IFPI ČR. cs. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20000613114217/http://www.ifpicr.cz:80/radio.htm. June 13, 2000. April 4, 2022.
- Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 17. 19. 9. May 6, 2000. February 19, 2020.
- News: Íslenski Listinn Sætin 21 til 40 (8.6–15.6 2000). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 12. June 9, 2000. October 7, 2019.
- Web site: Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2000. April 3, 2018. Crowley Broadcast Analysis. January 30, 2022.
- In-Store Next Week. Music Week. 26. April 15, 2000.
- Web site: イフ・オンリー ハンソン. If Only Hanson. Oricon. ja. August 31, 2023.