Here I Go Again (Mario song) explained

"Here I Go Again" is a song by American singer Mario. It was written by Aaron Sledge, Bryan Sledge, Reginald Lewis, and Theron "Neff-U" Feemster for his second studio album, Turning Point (2004), while production was helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's third single in June 2005. It debuted and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top 20 in Australia and Ireland. The official remix of "Here I Go Again" was produced by Hugh Atkins, Karl Atkins, and Pete Trotman from Blacksmith, while another remix was produced by Mauve.

Critical reception

From Contactmusic.com, there are two different reviews. Editor Candice Finney found that "this track is so funky and so much better than his first outing with "Let me love you" [...] What I love about this song is that it kicks ass, its pure R&B and he's certainly a superstar when it comes to writing about his feelings."^[1] The other is from JAZZILY, who rated the single three out of five stars, saying "'Here I Go Again' dynamic co-mingling of R&B with the edginess of pop rock, largely thanks to the sample from "Grease". Mario's voice beautifully overpowers the songs subtle, yet harsh guitar sound making it an exciting diverse sound".^[2]

Commercial performance

Released as the second international single from Turning Point, "Here I Go Again" became a top ten hit on the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number ten. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted and peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number four on the UK R&B Singles chart. Elsewhere, "Here I Go Again" reached the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, and Scotland.

Music video

A music video for "Here I Go Again" was directed by Ray Kay. Choreographed by YA Boy Flash, the visuals co-star R&B singer Cassie.^[3] The video premiered on MTV in the week of April 7, 2005.^[4] In the clip, Mario alternately confronts and romances a sexy woman. The couple's tumultuous relationship plays out in such locations as the streets of New York City, on a rooftop, in a taxi and on a watery stage in front of a truck. Also included are a few choreographed dance set-ups.^[5]

Track listings

Australian CD single^[6]

1. "Here I Go Again"
2. "Here I Go Again" (Blacksmith Rerub with rap)
3. "Here I Go Again" (Blacksmith Rerub without rap)
4. "Here I Go Again" (Mauve mix)
5. "Let Me Love You" (Mauve mix)

European CD single^[7]

1. "Here I Go Again" – 3:21
2. "Here I Go Again" (Mauve vocal) – 7:47

European maxi-CD single^[8]

1. "Here I Go Again" (album version)
2. "Here I Go Again" (AOL live version)
3. "Here I Go Again" (Mauve remix)
4. "Here I Go Again" (video)

UK CD single^[9]

1. "Here I Go Again" (original version)
2. "Here I Go Again" (Blacksmith Rerub featuring the Bosses Players edit)

UK 12-inch single^[10]

A1. "Here I Go Again" (Blacksmith Rerub featuring the Bosses Players)

A2. "Here I Go Again" (Blacksmith instrumental)

A3. "Here I Go Again" (original version)

B1. "Here I Go Again" (Mauve remix)

B2. "Here I Go Again" (Mauve remix dub)

Credits and personnel

Credits lifted from the liner notes of Turning Point.^[11]

• Theron Feemster – producer, writer
• Bob Horn – bass, guitar, recording engineer
• Manny Marroquin – mixing engineer

• Aaron Sledge – writer
• Bryan Sledge – writer
• Reginald Lewis – writer

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005)!scope="col"

Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[12]	29
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[13]	10

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)!scope="col"

Position
UK Urban (Music Week)[14]	36

Release history

Region!scope="col"

Date	Format	Label
Australia	June 20, 2005	Digital download EP	J	[15]
Canada				[16]
United States				[17]
United Kingdom	June 27, 2005	Digital download		[18]
		CD		[19]
Australia	July 11, 2005			[20]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Candice. Finney . Mario – Here I go again – Single Review. contactmusic.com. June 15, 2005. October 12, 2024.
2. Web site: Jazzily . Bass. Mario – Here I Go Again – J Records – Single Review. contactmusic.com. June 29, 2005. October 12, 2024.
3. Web site: Here I Go Again. YouTube. live. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/W1rgSB5_EBI. December 12, 2021.
4. Web site: MTV ALERT: Adds for the Week of 7/04/05 . VideoStatic . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110605140833/http://www.videostatic.com/vs/mtv/page/24/ . June 5, 2011.
5. Web site: Mario – Here I Go Again . VideoStatic . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081026115130/http://www.videostatic.com/vs/rca/index.html . October 26, 2008.
6. Here I Go Again. Mario. 2005. Australian CD single liner notes. J Records. 82876 632372.
7. Here I Go Again. Mario. 2005. European CD single liner notes. J Records. 82876 705262.
8. Here I Go Again. Mario. 2005. European maxi-CD single liner notes. J Records. 82876705582.
9. Here I Go Again. Mario. 2005. UK CD single liner notes. J Records. 82876705592.
10. Here I Go Again. Mario. 2005. UK 12-inch single sleeve. J Records. 82876 70559 1.
11. Turning Point. Mario. 2004. . booklet.
12. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mario|chart=European Hot 100}} Billboard charts].
13. Web site: Mario – Here I Go Again. Dutch Top 40. nl. May 12, 2022.
14. 2005 Urban Top 40. Music Week. 22. January 14, 2006. August 5, 2023.
15. Web site: Here I Go Again – EP. Apple Music. July 2, 2021.
16. Web site: Here I Go Again – EP. Apple Music. July 2, 2021.
17. Web site: Here I Go Again – EP. Apple Music. July 2, 2021.
18. Web site: Here I Go Again – Single. Apple Music. July 2, 2021.
19. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 23. June 25, 2005.
20. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 11/07/2005. ARIA. 28. July 11, 2005. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20050719140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20050720-0000/issue802.pdf. July 19, 2005. July 2, 2021.