"Song About a Girl" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Paslay. It was released on February 18, 2014, as the third single from Paslay's self-titled debut album.[1] Paslay wrote the song with Jessi Alexander and Gordie Sampson.[2]
| "Song About a Girl" | ||||
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| Single by Eric Paslay | ||||
| from the album Eric Paslay | ||||
| Released | February 18, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
| Label | EMI Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Marshall Altman | |||
| Eric Paslay singles chronology | ||||
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The song received positive reviews from critics who praised its outlaw production vibe and Paslay's confident performance. "Song About a Girl" peaked at numbers 12 and 18 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also charted at number 85 on the Hot 100. The song had minor chart success in Canada, peaking at number 25 on the Country chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Wes Edwards and features screen tests of various women dressed in different outfits.
Critical reception edit
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song a favorable review, calling it "one of the best songs released this year." Dukes felt that "the industrial rhythm section and vocal effects strip the traditional edge from this song and provide an outlaw vibe that Paslay seems very comfortable taking forward."[3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song four and a half stars out of five, calling it "a moody, melodic slice of modern Country music with an inviting melody and a sing-a-long chorus." Bjorke wrote that it "feels like the kind of song that could've been a hit in any era."[4]
Commercial performance edit
"Song About a Girl" debuted at number 50 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of March 15, 2014.[5] It also debuted at number 46 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 5.[6] It peaked at numbers 12 and 18 on both charts for the week of July 19, staying for 24 and 21 weeks respectively.[7][8][9][10] On the week of June 21, the single debuted at number 98 on Hot 100 chart,[11] and peaked at number 85 for two consecutive weeks from July 12 to 19,[12][13] remaining on the chart for ten weeks.[14] The song has sold 215,000 copies in the U.S. as of July 2014.[15]
In Canada, the track debuted at number 49 on the Canada Country chart for the week of May 17, 2014, and peaked at number 25 the week of August 30, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.[16][17]
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in June 2014.[18] The video features screen tests for a music film, where actresses are dressed in various outfits and acting as the character of said outfit. Paslay is shown playing a guitar while having a projector screening being played behind him.
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[17] | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 85 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 18 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 58 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[21] | 60 |
References edit
- ^ Stephens, Samantha (February 4, 2014). "Eric Paslay Makes His Big Debut". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Roland, Tom (March 13, 2014). "Eric Paslay's 'Song About A Girl' Makes Clichés Sound Fresh". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (March 14, 2014). "Eric Paslay, 'Song About a Girl' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (March 10, 2014). "Single Review: Eric Paslay - Song About A Girl". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Morris, Edward (March 8, 2014). "Dierks Bentley Tops Country Albums Chart for Fifth Time With Riser". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: April 5, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "Country Airplay: July 19, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eric Paslay Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: July 19, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eric Paslay Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "The Hot 100: June 21, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: July 12, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: July 19, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Song About A Girl by Eric Paslay". aCharts.co. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (July 23, 2014). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles – July 23, 2014". Roughstock. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014.
- ^ "Canada Country: May 17, 2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 18, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eric Paslay Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Eric Paslay : Song About a Girl". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Eric Paslay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Country Airplay". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2014.