"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 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 "If Only" (radio edit) – 4:04 "If Only" (JFP club mix) – 5:58 "Smile" – 3:16 "If Only" (video) – 3:58

UK cassette single "If Only" (radio edit) – 4:04 "MMMBop" (live from Albertane) – 4:11

European CD single "If Only" (radio edit) – 3:59 "If Only" (JFP club mix) – 5:58

European digipak and Japanese CD single "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 "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. Isaac Hanson – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar Taylor Hanson – vocals, piano, organ, percussion, harmonica Zac Hanson – vocals, drums John Popper – harmonica

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2000)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI)19Estonia (Eesti Top 20)8Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)34Europe (European Hit Radio)14Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista)8Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)21Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Hanson".22Italy Airplay (Music & Media)7Latvia (Latvijas Top 20)7 Airplay (Music & Media)6Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)1UK Airplay (Music Week) 39

Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionBrazil (Crowley)75Europe (European Hit Radio)77

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)EuropeApril 3, 2000CDIslandUnited KingdomApril 17, 2000MercuryJapanApril 19, 2000CDIsland

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