One More Try (Kristine W song)


"One More Try" is a 1995 song by American club music singer Kristine W. It was released as the second single from her debut album, Land of the Living. The song narrowly missed the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 41. In the US, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, and number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the Netherlands, "One More Try" peaked at number 16. Kristine W wrote the song after taking some friends to see her hometown and discovering her old junior high school had been condemned.

Critical reception

from Billboard wrote that the long-anticipated follow-up to the massive "Feel What U Want" "is a true rarity in dance music. It makes a pensive and poignant lyrical point without clouding the track's overall potential to inspire active twitchin' and twirlin'. Producers Rollo and Rob D. have created a grand disco/house arrangement that allows Kristine to shine like the star she deserves to be." Cash Box commented that "club fave Kristine W has a gorgeous, throaty voice and this lush, soulful dance track is already popular in New York City clubs through a Junior Vasquez remix, along with airplay on NY's WKTU and Philly's WlOQ." William Stevensen from Entertainment Weekly described the song as a "infectious anthem". Ben Wener from Orange County Register called it "irresistible". Joey Bolsadura from Muzik called it "splendid".

Music video

The music video of "One More Try" was directed by Lindy Heymann. Heymann also directed the music video for "Feel What You Want".

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