"Drive" is a song written and recorded by Canadian country rock artist Cory Marks.[1][2] It was the second single from Marks' studio album Who I Am.[3] The track was produced by Kevin Churko and Kane Churko.[4]
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| Single by Cory Marks | ||||
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| Released | June 5, 2020[A] | |||
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| Length | 3:34 | |||
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| "Drive" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Marks wrote "Drive" alone, and said it "is one of those summertime, roll down your window good feeling love songs".[5]
Critical reception edit
"Drive" received generally positive reviews. Dave Brooks of Billboard called the song a "made for country radio jam" and "anthem with a infectious hook and roll-down-your-window feel-good sound", noting inspiration from past country stars like Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn.[4] Peter Coates of Think Country Music referred to it as a "top-down, feelgood, summer-cruising, country rocker".[6] Tuonela Magazine wrote that the track is a "feel-good romance about trucks, driving, and love".[7] Bethany Bowman of Main Street Nashville described the song as a "country classic".[8]
Music video edit
The official music video for "Drive" was directed by Ed Regan and premiered on June 4, 2020.[9] It features Marks and actor/pilot Kristy Mair.[10]
Notes edit
- ^ The track was not officially sent to country radio as a single until July 20, 2020.
References edit
- ^ "Drive – Cory Marks, Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks Shares New Track 'Drive'". Broadway World. June 5, 2020.
- ^ Elwood-Hughes, Pip (June 7, 2020). "Cory Marks debuts new track Drive ahead of August album release". Entertainment Focus.
- ^ a b Brooks, Dave (June 19, 2020). "Cory Marks New Track 'Drive' Is The Feel Good Country Hit of the Summer". Billboard.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (June 5, 2020). "CORY MARKS ANNOUNCES 'WHO I AM'". The Music Universe.
- ^ Coates, Peter (December 16, 2020). "REVIEW: Cory Marks – Who I Am". Think Country Music.
- ^ "SONG OF THE DAY: Cory Marks – Drive (Musicalypse Archive)". Tuonela Magazine. June 5, 2020.
- ^ Bowman, Bethany (September 11, 2020). "Cory Marks rise to stardom". Main Street Nashville.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Drive". New Country Songs. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Drive (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. June 4, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.