A Guy with a Girl
| "A Guy with a Girl" | ||||
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| Single by Blake Shelton | ||||
| from the album If I'm Honest | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2016 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Scott Hendricks | |||
| Blake Shelton singles chronology | ||||
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"A Guy with a Girl" is a song recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton for his tenth studio album, If I'm Honest (2016). Released to radio as the album's fourth single on September 26, 2016, the track was written by Ashley Gorley and Bryan Simpson, while production was handled by Scott Hendricks.[1]
Background and composition
"A Guy with a Girl" was written by Ashley Gorley and Bryan Simpson, while production was handled by Scott Hendricks.[2] Containing influences from 80s country music, the single is comparable to the recordings on his previous studio albums, particularly Startin' Fires (2008).[3] In the track's lyrics, the singer describes his girlfriend receiving a ton of attention.[4] Shelton sings: "When I walk into a party with you, girl / I'm just a guy with a girl everybody wants to know", and questions: "Wondering how I ever got your little hand in mine / Looking over at you like 'ain't she beautiful'?".[5]
Critical reception
"A Guy with a Girl" was well received by music critics. Raphael Chestang from Entertainment Tonight declared it "one of the most touching tracks from [...] If I'm Honest".[6] Lauren Cowling from One Country praised its sound for being soulful, sexy, and flirty, and concluded with "[it's] a Shelton classic".[7] Chuck Dauphin, a columnist for Sounds Like Nashville, claimed that "A Guy with a Girl", in addition to album tracks "Every Goodbye" and "She's Got a Way with Words", would make veteran country musicians proud.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 15 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 92 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 11 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] | 15 |
References
- ↑ Roland, Tom (November 4, 2016). "'A Guy With A Girl' Makes A Personal Statement For Blake Shelton". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
- ↑ If I'm Honest (CD liner notes). Blake Shelton. Warner Bros. Records. 2016. 2-555352.
- 1 2 Dauphin, Chuck (May 18, 2016). "Album Review: Blake Shelton's 'If I'm Honest'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ Gamboa, Glenn (May 18, 2016). "'If I'm Honest' review: Blake Shelton opens up about his past, present love life". Newsday. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Nelson, Jeff (May 20, 2016). "Nine of the Most Revealing Lyrics on Blake Shelton's New Album". People. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Chestang, Raphael (May 23, 2016). "Exclusive: Blake Shelton Gushes About Girlfriend Gwen Stefani: 'I Just Like Being With Her'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Cowling, Lauren (May 20, 2016). "Album Review: Blake Shelton's 'If I'm Honest' Packs a Few Punches and Is Full of Likely Hits". One Country. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Blake Shelton – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for Blake Shelton. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Blake Shelton – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Blake Shelton. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Blake Shelton – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Blake Shelton. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Blake Shelton – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Blake Shelton. Retrieved November 29, 2016.