"Only Way" is a song by Australian contemporary worship band Planetshakers. It was released on March 8, 2019, as the lead single from their live album, Rain (2019).[3] The song was written by Joth Hunt and Samantha Evans.[4] It appeared on the EP Rain, Part 2.[5]
| "Only Way" | ||||
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| Single by Planetshakers | ||||
| from the album Rain | ||||
| Released | March 8, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Planetshakers Studios in Melbourne, Australia | |||
| Genre | Contemporary worship music | |||
| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Planetshakers Ministries International, Venture3Media | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Joth Hunt[2] | |||
| Planetshakers singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Only Way" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn January 2019, Joth Hunt was diagnosed with cancer, and due to his illness he wrote the songs "Only Way" and "God Is On The Throne" victory and faith declaration songs about Hunt's situation.[6][7][8] After 10 days the doctor performed an operation in which after further analysis the cancer appeared to have been cured.[9][10][11]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [12] |
Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media said "Probably the most personal and emotional song that Planetshakers have ever recorded, "Only Way" is an explosive guitar led pop/rock anthem, which released this month and is inspired by the tumultuous ordeal of lead singer Joth Hunt's surgery to remove a cancerous tumor early last year. With Joth in the midst of a desperate situation, "Only Way" was born, and like Joth has been give comfort by his own song; so too does he want others in Australia and in the entire world to be impacted by God moving in his own life."[12]
Music videos
editThe official music video for the song was released on March 6, 2019 and has garnered over 2,7 million views as of January 2021.[13]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 48 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | March 8, 2019 | Digital download |
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[12] |
| United States | May 20, 2019 | Christian radio | [15] |
References
edit- ^ "Planetshakers Rain". All Music. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ Tony Cummings. "Planetshakers: Joth Hunt's battle with cancer empowered by "Only Way"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "Planetshakers Releases Full-Length Album 'Rain'". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Planetshakers Rain". All Music. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ Ross Cluver (5 April 2019). "Planetshakers to Releases 'Rain Part 2' April 12". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ Joshua Andre (27 March 2019). "PLANETSHAKERS – ONLY WAY (SINGLE)". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Planetshakers' Joth Hunt Reveals Bout With Cancer". GMA DOVE AWARDS. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ Jessie Clarks (9 August 2019). "Planetshakers Release 'Rain Part 3' EP". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Planetshakers | A Miraculous Journey | Full – Planetshakers – YouTube". 9 March 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Joth Hunt of Planetshakers Reveals His Battle With Cancer In Brand New Release". Godtv.com. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Planetshakers: Joth Hunt's battle with cancer empowered by "Only Way"". Cross Rhythms. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ a b c Andre, Joshua (27 March 2019). "PLANETSHAKERS – ONLY WAY (SINGLE)". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Planetshakers | Only Way | Official Music Video - YouTube". YouTube. March 6, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Planetshakers Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "PLANETSHAKERS – ONLY WAY (RADIO) - Daily Play MPE". Daily Play MPE. May 20, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2021.