"If You Want Some" is a song recorded by American country music artist Joel Crouse. It was released in February 2013 as his debut single and the first from his album Even the River Runs.[1] Crouse wrote the song with Jamie Houston and Luke Laird.[2]
| "If You Want Some" | ||||
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| Single by Joel Crouse | ||||
| from the album Even the River Runs | ||||
| Released | February 4, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Show Dog-Universal Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joel Crouse Jamie Houston Luke Laird | |||
| Producer(s) | Jamie Houston | |||
| Joel Crouse singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editBilly Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that "it’s a worthwhile story that allows the singer to show some personality." Dukes thought that Crouse "sings with more confidence than 20 years provides most artists" and that the song is "cool enough to grab one’s attention, but not so cool that fans will ask 'What’s he trying to prove?'"[3]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Chris Hicky and premiered on the Rolling Stone website in June 2013.[4] It features Crouse and his band performing in front of a convenience store when their van breaks down.[5]
Chart performance
edit"If You Want Some" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of February 9, 2013.[6] It also debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 27, 2013.
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 32 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 50 |
References
edit- ^ McDoanld, Christine (February 4, 2013). "Joel Crouse Releases Debut Single "If You Want Some" February 5, 2013 – Song Review". Country Music Pride. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ Duckett, Richard (February 4, 2013). "Ex-Holland resident Joel Crouse's country single 'If You Want Some' hits 59 on Billboard". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (February 6, 2013). "Joel Crouse, 'If You Want Some' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ Foster, Ben (June 20, 2013). "Joel Crouse Debuts New Video For "If You Want Some" Today". Roughstock. Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ "Crouse debuts video". Country Standard Time. June 20, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ Morris, Edward (February 2, 2013). "Gary Allan Wears Triple Billboard Crowns This Week". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for July 22, 2013" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. July 22, 2013. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update for July 18, 2013" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. July 18, 2013. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.