"Fancy Like" is a song recorded by American pop music singer Walker Hayes. It was released on June 4, 2021 from his fifth EP Country Stuff via Monument Records Nashville. Hayes co-wrote the song with Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, and Shane Stevens, and co-produced it with Joe Thibodeau and Shane McAnally.[1] Due to Hayes posting a series of videos on TikTok with his children, the song sold 10,300 copies in the week ending June 17, 2021. It reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100[2] and number one on the Hot Country Songs chart,[3] becoming Hayes' highest-charting single to date.[4]
| "Fancy Like" | ||||
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| Single by Walker Hayes | ||||
| from the EP Country Stuff | ||||
| Released | June 4, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Monument Nashville | |||
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| "Fancy Like" on YouTube | ||||
Background
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hayes and his family decided to make TikTok videos for fun, creating dances for several songs from his EP Country Stuff for his children, including "Country Stuff" and "I Hope You Miss Me". The TikTok video for "Fancy Like" has received more than 490,000 likes and 4,700 comments, and became a popular meme and led to the song becoming a viral hit.[5][6][7]
In an interview with CMT, he said: "It's nice to know when you put out something that honestly, I just wrote about my family. There's no pretentiousness there. It's just who we are. When you get to be that honest and the public reacts, it's a real magical thing. And the dances, that's just me being a dad. I mean, that's just how we roll around here."[8]
In response to the songs popularity, Applebee's brought back its Oreo Cookie Shake, which was mentioned in the song and had been discontinued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][10]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 55 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 19 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 27 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 29 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] | 31 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 11 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 23 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | June 4, 2021 |
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Monument Nashville |
| August 2, 2021[17] | Country radio | ||
| August 31, 2021[18] | Contemporary hit radio |
References
- ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (July 9, 2021). "Behind the Song: Walker Hayes' Viral Hit "Fancy Like"". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Walker Hayes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Walker Hayes Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Asker, Jim (June 22, 2021). "Walker Hayes' 'Fancy' Dance Moves Spark His First No. 1: 'Just Me Being Me ... With My Family'". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ G, Holly (June 20, 2021). "Walker Hayes Goes Viral With a 'Fancy Like' TikTok Dance Party, Featuring His Daughter [Watch]". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (June 22, 2021). "Walker Hayes' 'Fancy Like' Takes Over: See The 5 Best TikTok Dance Videos". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ https://www.tiktok.com/@walkerhayesofficial/video/6973392083554012422
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (July 1, 2021). "Walker Hayes on His "Fancy" Viral Hit: "I Can't Believe How It's Blowing Up"". CMT. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/08/24/fancy-like-walker-hayes-song-brings-back-applebees-oreo-shake/8253507002/
- ^ https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/23/business/applebees-fancy-like/index.html
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1642. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 23, 2021. p. 4.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "Walker Hayes Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Future Releases for Top 40 Mainstream". All Access. Archived from the original on August 28, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.