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Here I Go Again (Mario song)

"Here I Go Again" is a song by American singer Mario. It was written by Aaron Sledge, Bryan Sledge, Reginald Lewis, and Theron "Neff-U" Feemster for his second studio album, Turning Point (2004), while production was helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's third single in June 2005. It debuted and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top 20 in Australia and Ireland. The official remix of "Here I Go Again" was produced by Hugh Atkins, Karl Atkins, and Pete Trotman from Blacksmith, while another remix was produced by Mauve.

"Here I Go Again"
Single by Mario
from the album Turning Point
ReleasedJune 20, 2005 (2005-06-20)
Genre
Length3:21
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Theron Feemster
Mario singles chronology
"How Could You"
(2005) 		"Here I Go Again"
(2005) 		"Boom"
(2005)
Music video
"Here I Go Again" on YouTube

Critical reception

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From Contactmusic.com, there are two different reviews. Editor Candice Finney found that "this track is so funky and so much better than his first outing with "Let me love you" [...] What I love about this song is that it kicks ass, its pure R&B and he's certainly a superstar when it comes to writing about his feelings."[2] The other is from JAZZILY, who rated the single three out of five stars, saying "'Here I Go Again' dynamic co-mingling of R&B with the edginess of pop rock, largely thanks to the sample from "Grease". Mario's voice beautifully overpowers the songs subtle, yet harsh guitar sound making it an exciting diverse sound".[3]

Commercial performance

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Released as the second international single from Turning Point, "Here I Go Again" became a top ten hit on the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number ten.[4] In the United Kingdom, the song debuted and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.[5] It also peaked at number four on the UK R&B Singles chart.[6] Elsewhere, "Here I Go Again" reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and Scotland.[7][8][9]

Music video

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A music video for "Here I Go Again" was directed by Ray Kay. Choreographed by YA Boy Flash, the visuals co-star R&B singer Cassie.[10] The video premiered on MTV in the week of April 7, 2005.[11] In the clip, Mario alternately confronts and romances a sexy woman. The couple's tumultuous relationship plays out in such locations as the streets of New York City, on a rooftop, in a taxi and on a watery stage in front of a truck. Also included are a few choreographed dance set-ups.[12]

Track listings

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Credits and personnel

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Credits lifted from the liner notes of Turning Point.[18]

Charts

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Release history

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Release history and formats for "Here I Go Again"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Australia June 20, 2005 Digital download EP J [31]
Canada [32]
United States [33]
United Kingdom June 27, 2005 Digital download [34]
CD [35]
Australia July 11, 2005 [36]

References

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  1. ^ Bass, Jazzily (June 29, 2005). "Mario – Here I Go Again – J Records – Single Review". contactmusic.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Finney, Candice (June 15, 2005). "Mario – Here I go again – Single Review". contactmusic.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Bass, Jazzily (June 29, 2005). "Mario – Here I Go Again – J Records – Single Review". contactmusic.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Mario – Here I Go Again" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ a b "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Mario – Here I Go Again". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  8. ^ a b "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Here I Go Again". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  10. ^ "Here I Go Again". Archived from the original on December 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "MTV ALERT: Adds for the Week of 7/04/05". VideoStatic. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011.
  12. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again". VideoStatic. Archived from the original on October 26, 2008.
  13. ^ Here I Go Again (Australian CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2005. 82876 632372.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^ Here I Go Again (European CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2005. 82876 705262.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ Here I Go Again (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2005. 82876705582.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ^ Here I Go Again (UK CD single liner notes). Mario. J Records. 2005. 82876705592.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. ^ Here I Go Again (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Mario. J Records. 2005. 82876 70559 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. ^ Turning Point (booklet). Mario. J Records. 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. ^ "Issue 814" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  20. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  21. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again" (in French). Ultratip.
  22. ^ "Billboard charts".[permanent dead link‍]
  23. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  24. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  25. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again". Top Digital Download.
  26. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  27. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again". Top 40 Singles.
  28. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again". Singles Top 100.
  29. ^ "Mario – Here I Go Again". Swiss Singles Chart.
  30. ^ "2005 Urban Top 40" (PDF). Music Week. January 14, 2006. p. 22. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  31. ^ "Here I Go Again – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  32. ^ "Here I Go Again – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  33. ^ "Here I Go Again – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  34. ^ "Here I Go Again – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  35. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. June 25, 2005. p. 23.
  36. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 11/07/2005" (PDF). ARIA. July 11, 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2005. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
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