"5 Miles to Empty" is a song by American R&B vocal group Brownstone from their second album, Still Climbing (1997). Released as a single on May 5, 1997, the song reached number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It also charted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number five in New Zealand.
Critical reception Bob Jones of Muzik Magazine gave the single an 8/10 and highlighted their vocal performance as well as the song's production.
Formats and track listings CD single "5 Miles to Empty" (Radio Edit) – 3:45 "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Up) – 4:19 "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Smooth) – 4:12 "5 Miles to Empty" (Do Me Remix) – 4:38 "5 Miles to Empty" (Dark Child Remix) – 4:11
12-inch maxi "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Up) – 4:19 "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Smooth) – 4:12 "5 Miles to Empty" (Radio Edit) – 3:45 "5 Miles to Empty" (Do Me Remix) – 4:38 "5 Miles to Empty" (Dark Child Remix) – 4:11
CD maxi "5 Miles to Empty" (Radio Edit) – 3:45 "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Up) – 4:19 "5 Miles to Empty" (Cutfather & Joe Remix Smooth) – 4:12 "5 Miles to Empty" (Do Me Remix) – 4:38 "5 Miles to Empty" (Dark Child Remix) – 4:11
CD maxi – Remixes "5 Miles to Empty" (Dark Child Remix) – 4:11 "5 Miles to Empty" (Do Me Remix) – 4:38 "5 Miles to Empty" (Dark Child Instrumental) – 4:11 "5 Miles to Empty" (Do Me Instrumental) – 4:38 "5 Miles to Empty" (Album Version) – 5:11
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1997)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)82
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionUS Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)44
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesApril 22, 1997Rhythmic contemporary radioUnited KingdomMay 5, 1997JapanMay 8, 1997CD
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