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I Got You (Thompson Square song)

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"I Got You"
Song

"I Got You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Thompson Square. It was released in May 2011 as the third single from their self-titled debut album.

Content

Written by the duo along with Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, "I Got You" is a lyric about two lovers who need each other, comparing themselves to various objects that need others in order to work.[1]

Critical reception

William Ruhlmann of Allmusic thought that it was a "variation" on the theme of "a love story from initial smooch through exchanged vows" established by "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not". [2]

Music video

The music video, shot by Wes Edwards over the course of two days, features the duo wearing several different costumes.[3]

Chart performance

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4] 12
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 68
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 8

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 36
Chart (2012) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 99

References

  1. ^ Conaway, Alanna (18 April 2011). "Thompson Square — "I Got You"". Taste of Country. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  2. ^ Ruhlmann, WIlliam. "Thompson Square review". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  3. ^ Conaway, Alanna (5 May 2011). "Thompson Square Dish Out Behind-the-Scenes Details on Making of 'I Got You' Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Thompson Square Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Thompson Square Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Thompson Square Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Best of 2011: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  8. ^ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.