Moving Mountains (song)

"Moving Mountains" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on May 23, 2008. It became the third single from his album Here I Stand (2008). It was written by Usher, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Kuk Harrell and The-Dream. It was produced by Stewart and The-Dream. "Moving Mountains" is a slow tempo ballad. The song is about relationship problems. The song was given positive reviews from music critics. Many compared it to his 2004 single "Burn".

"Moving Mountains"
Song by Usher
from the album Here I Stand
B-side	"Love in This Club Part II"
Released	May 23, 2008
Recorded	Triangle Sound Studios, Chalice Recording Studios
Genre	R&B
Length	4:58 4:00 (radio edit)
Label	LaFace
Songwriter(s)	Usher, The-Dream, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Kuk Harrell
Producer(s)	The-Dream, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart
Usher singles chronology
"Love in This Club, Part II" (2008) "Moving Mountains" (2008) "What's Your Name" (2008)

The song reached number 67 on the US Hot 100 chart. The music video was filmed in front of a green screen. It was a sequel to the video for "Love in This Club".

Credits

Kuk Harrell – writing, recording The-Dream – writing, production Christy Hall – assistant production Jaycen Joshua – mixing

Dave Pensado – mixing Christopher "Tricky" Stewart – writing, production Usher – writing, vocals Andrew Wuepper – assistant mixing

Source:^[1]

Track listings

CD single[2] "Moving Mountains" "Moving Mountains" (instrumental) "Moving Mountains" (FP remix) "Moving Mountains" (J Remy & BobbyBass Remix) "Moving Mountains" (music video) Japanese Remixes CD[3] "Moving Mountains" (radio edit) – 4:00 "Moving Mountains" (FP Remix) – 3:05 "Moving Mountains" (J Remy & BobbyBass Remix) – 4:33 "Moving Mountains" (Pokerface Remix) – 5:07 "Moving Mountains" (23 Deluxe) – 5:58

UK CD Single[4] "Moving Mountains" – 5:01 "Love in This Club Part II" (featuring Beyoncé) – 4:19 Digital EP[5] "Moving Mountains" – 4:57 "Moving Mountains" (Full Phatt Remix) – 3:06 "Moving Mountains" (Pokerface Remix) – 5:09 "Moving Mountains" (23 Deluxe Remix) – 5:58 Finnish Digital EP[6] "Moving Mountains" – 4:57 "Moving Mountains" (instrumental) – 4:57 "Moving Mountains" (FP Remix) – 3:05 "Moving Mountains" (Pokerface Remix) – 4:33

Charts and certifications

Charts Chart (2008) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 36 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 70 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] 20 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[10] 20 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100 Oficiální)[11] 40 European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 22 Germany (Media Control AG)[13] 28 Ireland (IRMA)[14] 26 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[15] 33 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 6 Scotland (OCC)[17] 20 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[18] 32 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[19] 21 UK Singles (OCC)[20] 25 US Billboard Hot 100[21] 67 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 18 US Pop 100[23] 56

Year-end charts Chart (2008) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 47 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[25] 198 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 84 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[27] Gold 35,000 New Zealand (RMNZ)[28] Gold 15,000 sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Purchase dates Country Date Format Netherlands[29] May 23, 2008 Digital download Austria[30] July 18, 2008 Canada[31] Great Britain[32] Ireland[33] Spain[34] Finland[6] July 21, 2008 United Kingdom[35] CD single Australia[36] July 25, 2008 Digital download Austria[37] Belgium[38] Germany[39] New Zealand[40] Mexico[41] Sweden[42] France[2] July 28, 2008 CD single Germany[43] August 15, 2008 Germany[44] Maxi-single Japan[45] August 20, 2008 Digital download

Radio add dates Country Date Type United States June 9, 2008 Rhythmic airplay[46] Urban airplay[47]

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