He Walked on Water

"He Walked on Water" is a song written by Allen Shamblin, and recorded by American country music singer Randy Travis. It was released in April 1990 as the third single from the album No Holdin' Back. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, and number 1 on Canada's RPM country chart.

"He Walked On Water"
Single by Randy Travis
from the album No Holdin' Back
B-side"Card Carrying Fool"
ReleasedApril 26, 1990
GenreCountry
Length3:28
LabelWarner Bros. Nashville 19878
Songwriter(s)Allen Shamblin
Producer(s)Kyle Lehning
Randy Travis singles chronology
"Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart"
(1990)		 "He Walked On Water"
(1990)		 "A Few Ole Country Boys"
(1990)

Music video

A music video was made for the song. It features Randy Travis singing the song on the front porch outside of his house.

Critical reception

Thom Jurek of Allmusic gave the song a mixed review in his review of No Holdin' Back.[1] He stated that the song "was a bad choice, though it sold well."[1]

Chart positions
Chart (1990) Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] 1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 2

Year-end charts
Chart (1990) Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] 2
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 23

References
  1. Jurek, Thom. "Randy Travis - "He Walked on Water"". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  2. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1312." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 11, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  3. "Randy Travis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  4. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1990". RPM. December 22, 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  5. "Best of 1990: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1990. Retrieved August 23, 2013.


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