Going Out Like That

"Going Out Like That"
Single by Reba McEntire
from the album Love Somebody
Released January 6, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Country
Length 3:44
Label Nash Icon
Writer(s) Rhett Akins
Ben Hayslip
Jason Sellers
Producer(s) Tony Brown
Reba McEntire singles chronology
"Somebody's Chelsea"
(2011)		 "Going Out Like That"
(2015)

"Going Out Like That"[1] is a song recorded by American country music superstar Reba McEntire for her twenty-seventh studio album, Love Somebody, which was released on April 14, 2015.[2] It was released on January 6, 2015, as the lead single.[3] "Going Out Like That" is McEntire's first single for Nash Icon as well as her first single since "Somebody's Chelsea" in 2011. The song was written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jason Sellers[4] and produced by Tony Brown.

Critical reception

Reviews have been positive for Going Out Like That. One Stop Country states, “While ‘Going Out Like That’ carries a familiarity with it that recalls one of Reba’s own recent hits “Turn On The Radio,” the third person perspective on this song adds a different element and depth to it that makes this relatable to today’s younger country listening audience, while still being 100% Reba.” [5] Country Music Chat also gave the single a positive review, "Reba’s first single since 2011’s trifecta off All the Woman I Am, “Going Out Like That” serves as an anthem of self-assurance, courageousness, and healing for anybody hurting due to love lost. With relatable lyrics, a catchy melody, and Reba’s uniquely identifiable and legendary vocals, this new single should have a hand in swaying the country music pendulum back toward gender neutral ground." [6] Country Weekly gave the song an "A" stating, "The song rocks, with the drumming especially prominent and notable, but it never overwhelms your senses. This deserves to be all over radio, and we’re sure it will be." [7]

Music video

The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered in March 2015.[8]

Chart performance

Upon being released on iTunes the song shot to # 1 on the Country iTunes Charts. [9] The song debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 28, and on the Country Digital Songs chart at No. 13, selling 21,000 copies in its first week.[10]

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 85
Canada Country (Billboard)[12] 37
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] 2
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 31
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 23

References

  1. ↑ "Reba to Release New Single, "Going Out Like That,"". KTIC Radio. January 6, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Reba McEntire confirmed new single "Going Out Like That"". Lockerdome.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Reba to Release New Single “Going Out Like That”". Hometowncountrymusic.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/going-out-like-that-mw0002804351
  5. ↑ http://onestopcountry.com/index.php/music-reviews/single-reviews/1159-reba-going-out-like-that
  6. ↑ Jen Swirsky (January 6, 2015). "Reba Releases First Nash Icon Single “Going Out Like That”". Country Music Chat.
  7. ↑ http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/going-out-like-that-reba-mcentire
  8. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (March 13, 2015). "Reba Unveils “Going Out Like That” Video on NBC’s ‘Today’". MusicRow. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ http://newsok.com/rebas-new-single-going-out-like-that-debuts-at-no.-1-on-itunes-top-country-songs-charts/article/5382581
  10. ↑ Matt Bjorke (January 16, 2015). "Country Music’s Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of January 16, 2015". Roughstock.
  11. ↑ "Reba McEntire Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Reba McEntire.
  12. ↑ "Reba McEntire Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canada Country for Reba McEntire.
  13. ↑ "Reba McEntire Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for Reba McEntire.
  14. ↑ "Reba McEntire Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Airplay for Reba McEntire.
  15. ↑ "Reba McEntire Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Reba McEntire.