35 MPH Town (song)
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"35 MPH Town" is the 61st single by Toby Keith. Keith wrote it with longtime collaborator Bobby Pinson.[1] It was released April 13, 2015 and is the second single from his album of the same name.[2]
Content
The song centers around the American small town society today, claiming "things ain't like they used to be round here." The narrator also brings to attention that children are becoming lazy instead of working and also the dangers of today, claiming "momma locked the door last night for the first time in all of her years" and "the streets ain't safe for a bike to ride down."
Release
In the first week, it sold 5,000 units[3] and was the seventh most added song to country radio.[4]
Reception
Taste of Country reviewed the song favorably and called it "a story that will stir up opinions."[5]
Chart performance
The song debuted at No. 59 on Country Airplay.[6]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 42 |
References
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (March 30, 2015). "Toby Keith "35 MPH Town"". Roughstock. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ Thompson, Gayle (April 7, 2015). "Toby Keith Releases '35 MPH Town' [LISTEN]". The Boot. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (April 15, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of April 15, 2015". Roughstock. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (April 27, 2015). "The Most-Added Singles At Radio: April 27, 2015". Roughstock. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ "Toby Keith, '35 MPH Town' [Listen]". Taste of Country. April 2, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ "Toby Keith Album & Song Chart History - Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.