Did It for the Girl
| "Did It for the Girl" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Greg Bates | ||||
| from the album Greg Bates | ||||
| Released | April 16, 2012 | |||
| Format | Music download | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) |
Greg Bates Lynn Hutton Rodney Clawson | |||
| Producer(s) | Jimmy Ritchey | |||
| Greg Bates singles chronology | ||||
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"Did It for the Girl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Greg Bates. It was released in April 2012 as his debut single. Bates co-wrote the song with Lynn Hutton and Rodney Clawson.[1]
Content
The song is a mid-tempo in which the male narrator attempts to gain the affection of his lover, saying that all of his actions are done for her benefit.
The lyrics also contain a reference to "Marina del Rey" by George Strait.
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, saying that it is "instantly memorable — if only for its clean simplicity."[2] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock also gave the song a favorable review, writing that Bates "marries the best of the neo-traditionalist movement with the modern country world."[3] Joseph Fafinski of Preserving Country Music called it the best single of 2012. [4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered in July 2012.[5]
Chart performance
"Did It for the Girl" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 28, 2012.[6] It also debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of October 6, 2012.
| Chart (2012-2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 66 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 54 |
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 79 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[13] | 97 |
References
- ↑ Conaway, Alanna (July 12, 2012). "Greg Bates, 'Did It for the Girl' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ↑ Dukes, Billy (April 20, 2012). "Greg Bates, 'Did It for the Girl' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ↑ Bjorke, Matt (March 29, 2012). "The Weekly Single Recap: March 29, 2012". Roughstock. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ↑ Fafinski, Joseph (May 31, 2013). "The Five Best Mainstream Country Artists Who Have Debuted in the Last Five Years". Preserving Country Music. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ Wyland, Sarah (July 11, 2012). "Greg Bates Releases 5 Song EP, Debut Music Video". Great American Country. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ↑ Morris, Edward (April 21, 2012). "Lionel Richie's Tuskegee Recaptures No. 1". Country Music Television. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Greg Bates – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for Greg Bates.
- ↑ "Greg Bates – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Greg Bates.
- ↑ "Greg Bates – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Greg Bates.
- ↑ "Greg Bates – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Greg Bates.
- ↑ "Best of 2012: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update for December 16, 2013" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 16, 2013. p. 21. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.