A Guy Walks Into a Bar
| "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" | ||||
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| Single by Tyler Farr | ||||
| from the album Suffer in Peace | ||||
| Released | August 18, 2014[1] | |||
| Format | Music download | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | Columbia Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | Jonathan Singleton, Melissa Peirce, Brad Tursi[2] | |||
| Producer(s) |
Jim Catino Julian King | |||
| Tyler Farr singles chronology | ||||
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"A Guy Walks Into a Bar" is a song by American country music singer Tyler Farr. Written by Jonathan Singleton, Melissa Peirce, and Brad Tursi, it served as the lead single to his second studio album, Suffer in Peace, released on April 28.[3]
Content
The song uses the bar joke as a setting for a brokenhearted man in a bar.[2]
Critical reception
Taste of Country's Billy Dukes gave the song a favorable review, saying that "While the lyrics are sharp, it’s the singer’s delivery that makes this song cook…‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’ finds him throwing himself into the emotion of a song like never before."[2] Verity Magazine rated it 4.5 out of 5, calling it "organic and genuine with its heartfelt lyrics", also saying that "Farr’s aching voice over the strumming guitar makes it a genuine, heartfelt track that captivates listeners."[4]
Music video
Jeff Venable directed the song's music video.
Chart performance
The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 17, 2015.[5] It has sold 401,000 copies in the US as of April 2015.[6]
| Chart (2014–2015) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 84 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 56 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
References
- ↑ "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country". Radio & Records. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dukes, Billy. "Tyler Farr, ‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’ – ToC Critic’s Pick [Listen] Read More: Tyler Farr, ‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’". Taste of Country. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ Stephenson, Troy (February 23, 2015). "Tyler Farr To Release Sophomore Album ‘Suffer In Peace’ On April 28". MusicRow. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Tyler Farr walks into a bar with latest single". Verity. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Tyler Farr – A Guy Walks Into A Bar". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (April 22, 2015). "Country Music’s Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of April 22, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
- ↑ "Tyler Farr Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Tyler Farr.
- ↑ "Tyler Farr Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canada Country for Tyler Farr.
- ↑ "Tyler Farr Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Tyler Farr. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Tyler Farr Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Airplay for Tyler Farr.
- ↑ "Tyler Farr Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Tyler Farr.
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