Play It Again (Luke Bryan song)

"Play It Again"
Single by Luke Bryan
from the album Crash My Party
Released	March 24, 2014
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2013
Genre	Country
Length	3:47
Label	Capitol Nashville
Writer(s)	Dallas Davidson Ashley Gorley
Producer(s)	Jeff Stevens
Luke Bryan singles chronology
"This Is How We Roll" (2014) "Play It Again" (2014) "Roller Coaster" (2014)

"Play It Again" is a song written by Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley, and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on March 24, 2014 as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, Crash My Party.^[1] On April 17, 2014, "Play It Again" became Bryan's eighth non-consecutive chart-topper on the Hot Country Songs chart, the most by any act in the time since his first number one "Rain Is a Good Thing" hit the top spot on July 24, 2010.^[2]

Critical reception

Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song 4 stars out of 5, praising both the lyrics for "[getting] at the emotion that hits young people who are full of life" and Bryan's charming delivery, which "sells the song". Bjorke also commended the label's timing in releasing a feel-good song so close to summertime.^[3] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country also gave the song a positive review, saying that "This superstar is enjoying a time when everything that he sings sounds unique and feels deeply satisfying. He’s found a few familiar themes that don’t grow old quickly, and his performances have gotten better with each release. ‘Play It Again’ is another hit for Bryan. When it finishes its chart run, it will likely be amongst the top 5 of his career."^[4] Vickye Fisher of For The Country Record was less favorable, saying that "The choruses, full production guitars/drums and belted vocals, do nothing to make ‘Play It Again’ sound any different from any other songs on the album, or any other songs on the radio, for that matter. It’s not distinctive, it’s just boring."^[5]

Commercial reception

"Play It Again" debuted at number 46 on the Country Airplay chart for the week ending of March 15, 2014.^[6] Two weeks later, "Play It Again" entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 81 for the week ending of March 29, 2014.^[7] "Play It Again" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart dated of April 17, 2014.^[2] "Play It Again" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart for the week ending of May 31, 2014; the same week, Florida Georgia Line's "This Is How We Roll", on which Bryan is a featured artist, held the number 2 position on the Country Airplay chart, making Bryan the first artist in the chart's 24-year history to hold the top two positions simultaneously.^[8]

"Play It Again" was certified Platinum by the RIAA on May 20, 2014,^[9] with sales of over a million in sales in the U.S. by May 2014.^[10] It reached its second million sales mark in January 2015, and as of January 2016, the song has sold 2,310,000 copies in the United States.^[11]

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Monaco and premiered in April 2014.^[12]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2014–15) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 20 Canada Country (Billboard)[14] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[15] 14 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[16] 1 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] 1 Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position Canada Canadian Hot 100[18] 75 US Billboard Hot 100[19] 64 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[20] 13 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[21] 5

Certifications Region Certification Certified units/Sales Canada (Music Canada)[22] Gold 40,000^^ United States (RIAA)[23] 3× Platinum 2,310,000[11] ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Country: Going for Adds March 24, 2014". Radio & Records. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
2. Jessen, Wade. "Luke Bryan, Martina McBride Top Country Songs, Albums Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
3. Bjorke, Matt. "Single Review: Luke Bryan - Play It Again". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
4. "Luke Bryan, 'Play It Again' - ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
5. "Luke Bryan 'Play It Again' – Single Review : For The Country Record". For The Country Record. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
6. Trust, Gary. "Chart Highlights: American Authors Are 'Best' On Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
7. "Luke Bryan - Play It Again". acharts. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
8. Jessen, Wade; Trust, Gary. "uke Bryan Locks Up Nos. 1 And 2 On Country Airplay Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
9. "American certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
10. Paul Grein (May 21, 2014). "Chart Watch: MJ Makes Hot 100 History". Chart Watch.
11. Bjorke, Matt (January 18, 2016). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles Chart: January 19, 2016". Roughstock.
12. "CMT : Videos : Luke Bryan : Play It Again". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
13. "Luke Bryan – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Luke Bryan.
14. "Luke Bryan – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for Luke Bryan.
15. "Luke Bryan – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Luke Bryan.
16. "Luke Bryan – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Luke Bryan.
17. "Luke Bryan – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Luke Bryan.
18. "Best of 2014: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
19. "Best of 2014: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
20. "Best of 2014: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
21. "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
22. "Canadian single certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Music Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
23. "American single certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH