Raymond (song)
| "Raymond" | ||||
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| Single by Brett Eldredge | ||||
| from the album Bring You Back | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2010 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Atlantic Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Byron Gallimore | |||
| Brett Eldredge singles chronology | ||||
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"Raymond" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brett Eldredge. It was released on September 27, 2010, as his debut single from his debut studio album Bring You Back.[1] Eldredge wrote the song with Brad Crisler.[2]
Content[edit]
"Raymond" tells the story of a maintenance worker at a nursing home and his relationship with a patient with Alzheimer's disease, who believes that the maintenance worker is her son Raymond, who was a private killed in action in Vietnam in 1971.[3]
Eldredge was inspired to write the song because his grandmother had Alzheimer's disease for several years.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave the song four and a half stars out of five, calling it "one of those rare debut singles that gets your attention right away, while at the same time showing off a great deal of vocal and songwriting talent."[4] The song also received a "thumbs up" from Engine 145 reviewer Janet Goodman, who wrote that it "is an impressive debut single with a vocal performance that blends earthiness with emotional highs, and a message that manages to remain sugar-free while leaving us with its hopeful refrain of kindness."[5]
Music video[edit]
Shaun Silva directed the music video which premiered in October 2010.[6]
Chart performance[edit]
"Raymond" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 16, 2010.[7]
| Chart (2010–2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (2011) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 84 |
References[edit]
- ^ Conaway, Alanna (July 25, 2011). "Brett Eldredge Books His 'One Way Ticket' to Stardom With Upcoming Album". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Conaway, Alanna (March 13, 2011). "Brett Eldredge, 'Raymond' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ Morris, Edward (December 11, 2010). "Rascal Flatts' "Why Wait" Reigns as Country's Top Song". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ Peacock, Bobby (October 4, 2010). "Brett Eldredge - "Raymond"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ Goodman, Janet (November 15, 2010). "Brett Eldredge – "Raymond"". Engine 145. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ "CMT Videos: Brett Eldredge: Raymond". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ Morris, Edward (October 9, 2010). "Kenny Chesney's Hemingway's Whiskey Debuts at No. 1". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Country Songs". Billboard. 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- 2010 songs
- 2010 debut singles
- Brett Eldredge songs
- 2010s Atlantic Records singles
- Songs written by Brad Crisler
- Songs written by Brett Eldredge
- Song recordings produced by Byron Gallimore
- Music videos directed by Shaun Silva
- Songs about mental health
- Songs about old age
- Songs about the military
- Songs about soldiers
- Songs of the Vietnam War