The song is a celebration of Southern life. It is in the key of A major with an approximate tempo of 84 beats per minute and a chord pattern of A-D. Its verses are largely spoken-word.[1]
It features backing vocals from several people associated with Shelton: the Pistol Annies, a group featuring Shelton's then-wife, Miranda Lambert; RaeLynn, a contestant on The Voice, on which Shelton is a judge; co-writers Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Craig Wiseman; and producer Scott Hendricks.[2] Co-writer Craig Wiseman said that the opening line "The boys 'round here don't listen to The Beatles" came from Davidson, who made the remark after seeing Beatles memorabilia in Wiseman's office. After Davidson said the word "redneck", Wiseman decided to "[chop] it up into short pieces" to create the "red, red, red, red, red, red, redneck" heard in the opening. Of the song's theme, Wiseman said that he felt it was an example of "write what you know" despite criticism of songs which use similar Southern themes.[3]
Shelton said of the song, "That song had me from the first, 'cause I thought about all the guys I know back in Tishamingo [sic]. None of them listened to The Beatles. They listened to Hank, or these days you'll hear Jason Aldean blaring out of somebody's car coming from a mile away. It's just how they are, and that song is just written exactly how I live."[4]
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song 4.5 stars out of 5, saying that it "is intentionally silly, but score the singer significant style points for never taking his story too seriously."[7] Giving it 4 out of 5 stars, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock compared it favorably to Shelton's previous singles "Ol' Red" and "Playboys of the Southwestern World", saying that "Boys 'Round Here" "took chances" like those songs did. He also praised the instrumentation.[4] Sam Gazdziak of Country Universe was less favorable, saying that it was "sexist, crude and jam-packed with country stereotypes, it's an embarrassment to everyone involved".[8]
Music videoEdit
The music video[9] was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in May 2013.[10]
Commercial performanceEdit
"Boys 'Round Here" débuted at number 44 on the U.S. BillboardHot Country Songs chart for the week of April 6, 2013. It peaked at number two, but was kept out of the top spot by "Cruise by Florida Georgia Line". It also debuted at number 19 on the U.S. BillboardCountry Airplay chart for the week of April 13, 2013,[11] at number 67 on the U.S. BillboardHot 100 chart for the week of April 13, 2013 and at number 60 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of April 20, 2013. It has sold over a million copies in the United States as of June 2013.[12] It reached Number One on the Country Airplay chart dated June 29, 2013, becoming Shelton's ninth consecutive Number One country single, and his fourteenth overall. The song was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 8, 2015. As of June 2014[update], the song has sold 2,559,000 copies in the U.S.[13] The song peaked at number 12 at the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest peaking song to date.
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Boys Round Here is a song written by Rhett Akins Dallas Davidson and Craig Wiseman and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton The song is credited to Blake Shelton with Pistol Annies and Friends as it features myriad vocal collaborators including the Pistol Annies Miranda Lambert Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley along with country singer RaeLynn all three co writers and Scott Hendricks who also produced the track It was released in 2013 as the second single from his seventh studio album Based on a True Story The song uses examples of a Southern lifestyle to create its lyrical narrative Boys Round Here received mixed reception for its production style and lyrical content It peaked at number 1 on both the Country Airplay and Canada Country charts published by Billboard Boys Round Here Single by Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies and friendsfrom the album Based on a True Story ReleasedMarch 26 2013Recorded2013GenreBro countryLength4 48 album version 3 48 radio edit LabelWarner Bros NashvilleSongwriter s Rhett AkinsDallas DavidsonCraig WisemanProducer s Scott HendricksBlake Shelton singles chronology Sure Be Cool If You Did 2013 Boys Round Here 2013 Mine Would Be You 2013 Audio sample source source filehelp Contents 1 Content 2 History 3 Critical reception 4 Music video 5 Commercial performance 6 Charts and certifications 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Year end charts 6 3 Certifications 7 ReferencesContent EditThe song is a celebration of Southern life It is in the key of A major with an approximate tempo of 84 beats per minute and a chord pattern of A D Its verses are largely spoken word 1 It features backing vocals from several people associated with Shelton the Pistol Annies a group featuring Shelton s then wife Miranda Lambert RaeLynn a contestant on The Voice on which Shelton is a judge co writers Rhett Akins Dallas Davidson and Craig Wiseman and producer Scott Hendricks 2 Co writer Craig Wiseman said that the opening line The boys round here don t listen to The Beatles came from Davidson who made the remark after seeing Beatles memorabilia in Wiseman s office After Davidson said the word redneck Wiseman decided to chop it up into short pieces to create the red red red red red red redneck heard in the opening Of the song s theme Wiseman said that he felt it was an example of write what you know despite criticism of songs which use similar Southern themes 3 Shelton said of the song That song had me from the first cause I thought about all the guys I know back in Tishamingo sic None of them listened to The Beatles They listened to Hank or these days you ll hear Jason Aldean blaring out of somebody s car coming from a mile away It s just how they are and that song is just written exactly how I live 4 History EditIn June 2013 a Celebrity mix version premiered on BlakeShelton com It features Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Ronnie Dunn Miranda Lambert Reba McEntire Brad Paisley Josh Turner Keith Urban and Hank Williams Jr each of whom performs part of the redneck line The Celebrity mix version was released to iTunes on June 11 2013 5 In January 2015 Shelton performed the song on Saturday Night Live 6 Critical reception EditBilly Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song 4 5 stars out of 5 saying that it is intentionally silly but score the singer significant style points for never taking his story too seriously 7 Giving it 4 out of 5 stars Matt Bjorke of Roughstock compared it favorably to Shelton s previous singles Ol Red and Playboys of the Southwestern World saying that Boys Round Here took chances like those songs did He also praised the instrumentation 4 Sam Gazdziak of Country Universe was less favorable saying that it was sexist crude and jam packed with country stereotypes it s an embarrassment to everyone involved 8 Music video EditThe music video 9 was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in May 2013 10 Commercial performance Edit Boys Round Here debuted at number 44 on the U S Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 6 2013 It peaked at number two but was kept out of the top spot by Cruise by Florida Georgia Line It also debuted at number 19 on the U S Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of April 13 2013 11 at number 67 on the U S Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of April 13 2013 and at number 60 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of April 20 2013 It has sold over a million copies in the United States as of June 2013 12 It reached Number One on the Country Airplay chart dated June 29 2013 becoming Shelton s ninth consecutive Number One country single and his fourteenth overall The song was certified 3 Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 8 2015 As of June 2014 update the song has sold 2 559 000 copies in the U S 13 The song peaked at number 12 at the Billboard Hot 100 becoming his highest peaking song to date Charts and certifications EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 2013 PeakpositionCanada Canadian Hot 100 14 12Canada Country Billboard 15 1US Billboard Hot 100 16 12US Country Airplay Billboard 17 1US Hot Country Songs Billboard 18 2Year end charts Edit Chart 2013 PositionCanada Canadian Hot 100 19 66US Billboard Hot 100 20 60US Country Airplay Billboard 21 41US Hot Country Songs Billboard 22 3 Certifications Edit Region Certification Certified units salesCanada Music Canada 23 3 Platinum 240 000 United States RIAA 24 5 Platinum 2 559 000 13 Sales figures based on certification alone References Edit Boys Round Here sheet music MusicNotes com Retrieved 24 June 2013 Blake Shelton s Based On A True Story GAC News amp Notes Retrieved February 22 2015 Paxman Bob 27 May 2013 Story Behind the Song Good Ol Boys Country Weekly 20 21 17 ISSN 1074 3235 a b Bjorke Matt Blake Shelton Based On A True Story Song By Song RoughStock RoughStock Archived from the original on January 4 2014 Retrieved February 22 2015 Premiere First Listen To Boys Round Here Celebrity Mix Archived from the original on June 11 2013 Retrieved June 12 2013 Blake Shelton Pays Tribute to the Boys Round Here on Saturday Night Live Spin January 25 2015 Retrieved February 22 2015 Blake Shelton Boys Round Here ToC Critic s Pick tasteofcountry com Retrieved February 22 2015 Album Review Blake Shelton Based On a True Story Country Universe Retrieved February 22 2015 Boys Round Here ft Pistol Annies amp Friends on YouTube CMT Videos Blake Shelton Boys Round Here Country Music Television Retrieved May 6 2013 Chart Highlights New Kids On The Block Return With Remix On Adult Pop Songs Billboard Prometheus Global Media Retrieved April 1 2013 Paul Grein June 12 2013 Week Ending June 9 2013 Songs Pretty Fly For A White Guy Chart Watch Yahoo Music a b Paul Grein June 25 2014 Chart Watch Maroon 5 Beats Coldplay Chart Watch Yahoo Music Blake Shelton Chart History Canadian Hot 100 Billboard Blake Shelton Chart History Canada Country Billboard Blake Shelton Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Blake Shelton Chart History Country Airplay Billboard Blake Shelton Chart History Hot Country Songs Billboard Best of 2013 Canadian Hot 100 Billboard Prometheus Global Media 2013 Retrieved December 13 2013 Best of 2013 Hot 100 Songs Billboard Prometheus Global Media 2013 Retrieved December 13 2013 Best of 2013 Country Airplay Billboard Prometheus Global Media 2013 Retrieved December 13 2013 Best of 2013 Hot Country Songs Billboard Prometheus Global Media 2013 Retrieved December 13 2013 Canadian single certifications Blake Shelton Boys Round Here Music Canada Retrieved April 28 2023 American single certifications Blake Shelton Boys Round Here Recording Industry Association of America Retrieved October 10 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Boys 27Round Here amp oldid 1163377478, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
