"Give Me One Reason" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was included on her fourth studio album, New Beginning (1995), and was released as a single in various territories between November 1995 and March 1997. The song is Chapman's biggest US hit to date, reaching number three on the BillboardHot 100. It is also her biggest hit in Australia, where it reached number three as well, and it topped the charts of Canada and Iceland. Elsewhere, the song reached number 16 in New Zealand, but it underperformed in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 95 in March 1997.
Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "Less intense and somewhat looser than her benchmark hit Fast Car, it perfectly mixes her folksy style with traditional R&B qualities, intelligent lyrics and that edgy distinctive voice. Compelling listening."[5]
In 2015, Kelly Clarkson covered the song for SiriusXM, garnering over 2.5 million views.[42] She again covered the song for her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, in 2021.[43] In 2021, Black Stone Cherry released two versions of the song on the deluxe edition of their album The Human Condition. Their versions peaked at No. 25 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.[44]
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^Give Me One Reason (UK CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1997. EKR 213 CD, 7559-66070-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Give Me One Reason (European CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. EKR 213 CD, 7559-66070-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Give Me One Reason (Australian CD single liner notes). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 7559660702.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Give Me One Reason (Australian cassette single sleeve). Tracy Chapman. Elektra Records. 1995. 7559643444.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)