"Just Sayin'" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band.[1] The song was written by the band's lead singer James Barker, along with Travis Wood, Gavin Slate and producer Todd Clark.[2] It was the second single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[3]
| "Just Sayin'" | ||||
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| from the EP Game On | ||||
| Released | October 14, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:07 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Just Sayin'" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
James Barker said that after their debut single "Lawn Chair Lazy", which he classified as a "chill, summer-style song", the band "wanted to do something a little more upbeat".[4] He called the song "a blast to play live".[5]
Commercial performance edit
"Just Sayin'" reached a peak of number seven on the Billboard Canada Country chart, becoming the band's second consecutive top ten hit after making their debut with "Lawn Chair Lazy".[6] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]
Music video edit
The official music video was for "Just Sayin'" premiered on ET Canada on November 8, 2016, and features a cameo appearance by ET's Rick Campanelli.[8] The video features a man trying to talk to different women at a bar while James Barker Band performs on the stage.[9][10]
Charts edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 7 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ James, Mike (October 8, 2016). "James Barker Band release their second single "Just Sayin'"". Country 93.3. Rogers Media. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Just Sayin' — James Barker Band". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Ian (June 4, 2017). "James Barker Band – Game On: A feel-good introduction to the Canadian county act". Six Shooter Country. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "James Barker Band Releases a New Single and it's a HOOT". Universal Music Canada. October 14, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND'S NEW SINGLE "JUST SAYIN' "". Arcade Songs. October 17, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – Just Sayin'". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Furdyk, Brent (November 8, 2016). "James Barker Band Debuts New Video For 'Just Sayin' — Featuring A Special ET Canada Cameo!". ET Canada. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016.
- ^ "James Barker Band – Just Sayin' Music Video". Top Country. November 24, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "James Barker Band - Just Sayin'" (video). YouTube. November 30, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.