I Should Be Sleeping
| "I Should Be Sleeping" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Hollywood Kiss" |
"I Should Be Sleeping" is a song written by Shaye Smith and Lisa Drew, and recorded by Canadian country music group Emerson Drive. It was released in October 2001 as their first single from their debut self-titled album, Emerson Drive. The song reached the Top 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, reaching a peak of number 4. It also peaked at number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it their first crossover hit.[1]
Content
The narrator states that he should be sleeping instead of dreaming about his significant other.
Music video
The music video was directed by Thom Oliphant and premiered in late 2001.
Chart positions
"I Should Be Sleeping" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of November 10, 2001.
| Chart (2001–2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 35 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 22 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Emerson Drive Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Emerson Drive Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2002: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
External links
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