"What If" | ||||
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Single by Reba McEntire | ||||
Released | December 20, 1997 | |||
Format | CD single | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:01 | |||
Label | MCA Nashville | |||
Writer(s) | Diane Warren | |||
Producer(s) | David Malloy, Reba McEntire | |||
Reba McEntire singles chronology | ||||
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"What If" is a song written by Diane Warren, originally recorded by Brenda K. Starr for her 1991 album By Heart. The song was covered in 1995 by Belgian jazz band Vaya Con Dios on their album Roots and Wings.
Reba McEntire released a cover of the song as a promotional single in December 1997. This single was released commercially to benefit the Salvation Army with all proceeds being donated to their service. The song was performed by Reba at the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Game on Thanksgiving Day, 1997. It reached #23 on Hot Country Songs and #50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A re-recorded version of "What If" was included on Reba's 2001 European compilation album I'll Be.