"Walk This World"
Single by Heather Nova
from the album Oyster
Released1994
Length3:49
LabelButterfly
Songwriter(s)Heather Nova
Producer(s)
Heather Nova singles chronology
"Walk This World"
(1994)		 "Maybe an Angel"
(1995)
Music video
"Walk This World" (live) on YouTube

"Walk This World" is a song by Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova. Released in 1994 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 Rock/Alternative 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 performance for "Walk This World"
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 28
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[4] 19
Germany (Official German Charts)[5] 91
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 69

References

  1. ↑ Baltin, Steve (12 August 1995). "Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 7. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  2. ↑ Cigarettes, Johnny (18 February 1995). "Singles". NME. p. 53. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Heather Nova – Walk This World". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 9098." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Heather Nova – Walk This World" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Heather Nova – Walk This World". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "Heather Nova | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
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