Love You Like That
| "Love You Like That" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Canaan Smith | ||||
| from the album Canaan Smith | ||||
| Released | July 21, 2014 | |||
| Format | Music download | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Mercury Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) |
Canaan Smith Brett Beavers Jim Beavers | |||
| Producer(s) |
Brett Beavers Jimmy Robbins | |||
| Canaan Smith singles chronology | ||||
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"Love You Like That" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Canaan Smith. Smith co-wrote the song with Brett Beavers and Jim Beavers.[1] It was released on July 21, 2014 as Smith's second single and the lead single from his upcoming self-titled extended play, to be released by Mercury Nashville on March 24, 2015.[2]
Critical reception
Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal gave "Love You Like That" four and a half stars out of five, writing that "the song has a Brantley Gilbert vibe to it and his vocals are as smooth as silk. It is raw and authentic. He stays true to himself and his own artistry."[3] The song also received a favorable review from Taste of Country, which said that "the trio’s lyrics are colorful, familiar and lasting. The metaphors they use throughout the chorus are sharp and effective, and Smith wraps his arms around this love story like he’s saying goodbye at the airport."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld and premiered in September 2014.[5]
Chart performance
"Love You Like That" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of August 9, 2014.[6] It also debuted at number 32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of August 9, 2014. The song has sold 340,000 copies in the US as of April 2015.[7]
| Chart (2014–2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 98 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 87 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 17 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 18 |
References
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (February 18, 2015). "Canaan Smith To Release Mercury Records Nashville EP in March". MusicRow. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ Bell, Rebekah (February 23, 2015). "Canaan Smith Announces Self-Titled EP". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (December 7, 2014). "Review: Canaan Smith rocks on new single 'Love You Like That'". Digital Journal. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Canaan Smith, ‘Love You Like That’ [Listen]". Taste of Country. October 16, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "CMT : Videos : Canaan Smith : Love You Like That". Country Music Television. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ Morris, Edward (August 1, 2014). "Joe Nichols Racks Up His Third Week on Top With “Yeah”". Country Music Television. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (April 22, 2015). "Country Music’s Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of April 22, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
- ↑ "Canaan Smith Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Canaan Smith.
- ↑ "Canaan Smith Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Canaan Smith.
- ↑ "Canaan Smith Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Airplay for Canaan Smith.
- ↑ "Canaan Smith Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Canaan Smith.