Walk This World
| "Walk This World" | ||||
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| Single by Heather Nova | ||||
| from the album Oyster | ||||
| Released | 6 February 1995 | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
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| Songwriter | Heather Nova | |||
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| Heather Nova singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Walk This World" (live) on YouTube | ||||
"Walk This World" is a song by Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova. Released in February 1995 by Butterfly Records as her first single, the song was included on her second studio album, Oyster (1994). Nova wrote the lyrics while Felix Tod and Youth produced it. The song was a top-20 hit in New Zealand as well as on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30 chart. It is her most well-known song, which has led to Nova being considered a one hit wonder in many countries.
Critical reception
Steve Baltin from Cash Box wrote, "Nova is a new singer/songwriter with a gift for words behind her Tom Petty-like rock riffs. Whereas most female singer/songwriters are being placed on Modern Rock outlets, Nova’s roots are in rock. Yet the crossover success of Jeff Buckley indicates that she will likely find acceptance from those outlets. A strong singer as well. Nova has made a memorable first impression."[1] Johnny Cigarettes from NME noted "the irresistible spirit of a stirring mini-epic blowing across this song."[2]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Walk This World" was directed by American film director, producer, screenwriter, and cinematographer Zack Snyder. It was filmed all around the world, while Nova plays her guitar and sings the song at the different locations.
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 28 |
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[4] | 19 |
| Germany (GfK)[5] | 91 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 19 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 69 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United Kingdom | 6 February 1995 |
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| Australia | 13 February 1995 |
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| United States | 14 August 1995 | Alternative radio | [11] | |
| 12 September 1995 | Contemporary hit radio | [12] | ||
| Japan | 21 September 1995 | CD | Sony | [13] |
References
- ^ Baltin, Steve (12 August 1995). "Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 7. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ Cigarettes, Johnny (18 February 1995). "Singles". NME. p. 53. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Heather Nova – Walk This World". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Image 9098". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Heather Nova – Walk This World". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Heather Nova Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 21 October 1995. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 4 February 1995. p. 35.
- ^ "New Releases – Product Available from : 13/2/95: Singles". The ARIA Report. No. 261. 12 February 1995. p. 22.
- ^ "New Music for August". Radio & Records. No. 1106. 4 August 1995. p. 63.
- ^ "Selected New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1111. 8 September 1995. p. 71.
- ^ "ヘザー・ノヴァ | ウォーク・ジス・ワールド" [Heather Nova | Walk This World] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
