Song About a Girl
| "Song About a Girl" | ||||
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| Single by Eric Paslay | ||||
| from the album Eric Paslay | ||||
| Released | February 18, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
| Label | EMI Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Marshall Altman | |||
| Eric Paslay singles chronology | ||||
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"Song About a Girl" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Paslay. It was released on February 18, 2014, as the third single from Paslay's self-titled debut album.[1] Paslay wrote the song with Jessi Alexander and Gordie Sampson.[2]
The song received positive reviews from critics who praised its outlaw production vibe and Paslay's confident performance. "Song About a Girl" peaked at numbers 12 and 18 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also charted at number 85 on the Hot 100. The song had minor chart success in Canada, peaking at number 25 on the Country chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Wes Edwards and features screen tests of various women dressed in different outfits.
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song a favorable review, calling it "one of the best songs released this year." Dukes felt that "the industrial rhythm section and vocal effects strip the traditional edge from this song and provide an outlaw vibe that Paslay seems very comfortable taking forward."[3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song four and a half stars out of five, calling it "a moody, melodic slice of modern Country music with an inviting melody and a sing-a-long chorus." Bjorke wrote that it "feels like the kind of song that could’ve been a hit in any era."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in June 2014.[5] The video features screen tests for a music film, where actresses are dressed in various outfits and acting as the character of said outfit. Paslay is shown playing a guitar while having a projector screening being played behind him.
Commercial performance
"Song About a Girl" debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of March 15, 2014.[6] It also debuted at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 5.[7] On the week of June 21, the track debuted at number 98 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart,[8] and peaked at number 85 for two consecutive weeks from July 12 to 19,[9][10] remaining on the chart for ten weeks.[11] The song has sold 215,000 copies in the U.S. as of July 2014.[12]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 85 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 12 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[16] | 18 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 58 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[18] | 60 |
References
- ^ Stephens, Samantha (February 4, 2014). "Eric Paslay Makes His Big Debut". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Roland, Tom (March 13, 2014). "Eric Paslay's 'Song About A Girl' Makes Clichés Sound Fresh". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (March 14, 2014). "Eric Paslay, 'Song About a Girl' – ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (March 10, 2014). "Single Review: Eric Paslay - Song About A Girl". Roughstock. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Eric Paslay : Song About a Girl". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ Morris, Edward (March 8, 2014). "Dierks Bentley Tops Country Albums Chart for Fifth Time With Riser". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: April 5, 2014". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: June 21, 2014". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: July 12, 2014". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Hot 100: July 19, 2014". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "Song About A Girl by Eric Paslay". aCharts.co. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Matt Bjorke (July 23, 2014). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles – July 23, 2014". Roughstock. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014.
- ^ "Eric Paslay Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Eric Paslay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Eric Paslay Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Eric Paslay Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.