Love You Like I Used To
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| Single by Russell Dickerson | ||||
| from the album Southern Symphony | ||||
| Released | February 11, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Country pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | Triple Tigers | |||
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| "Love You Like I Used To" on YouTube | ||||
"Love You Like I Used To" is a song recorded by American country music singer Russell Dickerson from his second studio album, Southern Symphony (2020). Dickerson co-wrote the song with Casey Brown and Parker Welling, the same writers that worked on his previous three singles.[2] Dickerson and Brown also produced the record alongside Dann Huff. It was released February 11, 2020 and serviced to American country radio March 2, 2020 as the album's lead single.[2][3]
Background
"Love You Like I Used To" was first written in January 2018 and then rewritten in September 2018 while Dickerson was on tour with Lady A.[4][5] The writers re-worked the lyrics to create a plot twist in the first verse wherein the song presents as "a breakup song" before the chorus reveals it to be a testament to an evolving love story.[2] Dickerson views "Love You Like I Used To" as a spiritual successor to breakthrough hit, "Yours" since it shows the growth of a relationship and better reflects his current state.[2]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country wrote that the song is "a vocal showcase" that demonstrates Dickerson's ability to "[add] emotion to made-for-radio arrangements."[6]
Music video
An accompanying music video, directed by Dickerson's wife Kailey and brother-in-law Toben Seymour, premiered April 8, 2020.[7] The clip follows a man who leaves a note for his wife before heading out on a business trip, which makes her cry upon reading it. At his new location, the man catches the attention of a female coffee shop customer, who offers him her phone number. He declines and happily returns home to his wife and children. The video ends by panning to the note, which contains the final lyrics of the song's chorus: "Didn't know I could ever love you more than I did, but baby I do. I don't love you like I used to."[8] "Love You Like I Used To" is the first video of Dickerson's career to utilize actors in the character roles rather than featuring himself and his wife.[8]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Radio.com (February 11, 2020). "Russell Dickerson sends message of love with new single, "Love You Like I Used To"". MSN. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Evans Price, Deborah (February 11, 2020). "Russell Dickerson on Why 'Love You Like I Used To' Is One of His 'Favorite' Songs He's Ever Written". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Jason (February 28, 2020). "The Story Behind The Song: Russell Dickerson, "Love You Like I Used To"". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Tracy, Brianne (February 11, 2020). "Russell Dickerson Debuts New Single 'Love You Like I Used To' Inspired by His Wife Kailey". People. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (April 19, 2020). "Russell Dickerson's New Single Keeps His Streak Alive". Taste of Country. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson's 'Love You Like I Used To' music video is a love story with a twist". ABC News Radio. April 8, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Barnes, Hannah (April 8, 2020). "Russell Dickerson Shares Video for New Single 'Love You Like I Used To'". Pop Culture. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Russell Dickerson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Russell Dickerson – Love You Like I Used To". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 30, 2020.