"When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer David Ball. It was released in August 1994 as the second single from the album Thinkin' Problem as the follow-up to the successful title track. This song reached number 7 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, and number 6 on Canada's RPM country chart.
"When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me" | ||||
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Single by David Ball | ||||
from the album Thinkin' Problem | ||||
B-side | "Don't Think Twice"[1] | |||
Released | August 29, 1994 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:01 (album version) | |||
Label | Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | David Ball | |||
Producer(s) | Blake Chancey | |||
David Ball singles chronology | ||||
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Content
editIn the song, Ball describes instances when the memory of a lost love resurfaces, whether it be a beautiful day or in the dead of night.
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Chris Rogers.
Chart positions
edit"When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of September 10, 1994.
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 6 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] | 7 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2674." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 5, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "David Ball Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "David Ball Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.