Chills (James Barker Band song)
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| from the album Game On | ||||
| Released | March 3, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
| James Barker Band singles chronology | ||||
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"Chills" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band for their debut extended play, Game On (2017). It was released March 3, 2017 through Universal Music Canada as the collection's third single.[1] Lead singer James Barker co-wrote the song with Gavin Slate, Donovan Woods, and Travis Wood.[2] "Chills" has become the group's most successful single to date, becoming their first release to hit number one on the Canada Country chart and their first to chart on the Canadian Hot 100.
Critical reception
Country music blog The Shotgun Seat wrote that "Chills" is "a clear standout" on the EP, "with its rolling rhythm and fast-paced chorus."[2] Annie Reuter of Sounds Like Nashville wrote that the song "solidif[ies] the band's staying power," and called it "infectious."[3]
Commercial performance
"Chills" debuted at number 38 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated April 1, 2017.[4] It reached number 1 on the chart dated July 1, 2017.[4] This makes it the group's highest-charting single (surpassing the number 3 peak of their debut hit, "Lawn Chair Lazy") and their first chart-topper.[5] "Chills" also entered the Canadian Hot 100 chart dated May 20, 2017 at number 94, becoming their first single to appear on the chart.[6] It reached its peak position of 91 the following week, on the chart dated May 27, 2017.[7]
Music video
An accompanying music video directed by Ben Knechtel premiered on March 24, 2017.[8] The video follows a fictionalized date between social media influencer Kristen Hancher and her boyfriend Andrew Gregory.[9] Clips of the band performing on a stage with a lighted backdrop are also interspersed with the date scenes.
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 91 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| Preceded by "In Case You Didn't Know" by Brett Young |
Billboard Canada Country number-one single July 1, 2017 |
Succeeded by "Craving You" by Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris |
References
- ↑ "Chills - Single by James Barker Band". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- 1 2 The Shotgun Seat Team (June 20, 2017). "Hidden Gem: James Barker Band's 'Game On' EP". The Shotgun Seat. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ Reuter, Annie (April 25, 2017). "James Barker Band Will Give Country Listeners 'Chills' with Debut EP". Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- 1 2 "Chart history for "Chills" on Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- 1 2 "James Barker Band – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for James Barker Band. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 (The Week Of: May 20, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 (The Week Of: May 27, 2017)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ "James Barker Band Premiere The Video For Their New Single “Chills” And Announce Game On Ep Release For April 21". Toronto, ON: Universal Music Canada. March 24, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Watch James Barker Band's New Music Video For "Chills"". CMT. Corus Entertainment. March 24, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ↑ "James Barker Band – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for James Barker Band. Retrieved June 22, 2017.