"Dream Girl" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Eric Ethridge.[1] The track was co-written by Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay, with Jennifer Schott and Will Weatherly.[2] The song was the lead single off Ethridge's debut studio album Good with Me.[3]
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| Released | February 21, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:11 | |||
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Background
edit"Dream Girl" was Ethridge's debut US single, and premiered exclusively on Taste of Country. Ethridge told them:
"In the ever-evolving process of finding ways to 'stand out from the crowd,' 'Dream Girl' was the first song I’ve ever recorded that encompasses the sound I’ve been chasing all this time. It’s powerful, dynamic and it’s a great way to introduce to the world the exciting direction my music is heading in! From the moment I heard this song, I knew I had to record it. I’m a fan of Dan + Shay's writing — especially their unique melodies and phrasing. I’ve looked up to them as artists for a long time, and I’m grateful to have this song on my record!"[4]
He told Sounds Like Nashville:
"Sonically, I think we really achieved what we were hoping to on ‘Dream Girl.’ As my first recording under Anthem Records, I wanted this song to hit hard and really show what I can do with my voice. I’m so excited with how it turned out!"[5]
Critical reception
editCillea Houghton of Taste of Country said the track "instantly hits you with a summery feeling and shimmering pop country beat. It's the kind of beat that just beckons crowds to sing along during a live show" and that Dan + Shay's "handprints are all over the song, as evidenced by the earworm melody and clever wordplay".[4] Thomas Burns Scully of Popdust said the song "plays exceptionally well with the pop country toolkit".[6]
Drew Pearce of Sounds Like Nashville said "The song is a sleek piece of country-pop, complete with finger-snapping verses and smooth harmonies that build up to a soaring, anthemic chorus".[5] Country Music Tattle Tale said Ethridge's "smooth vocals perfectly enhance the messaging of a love lost".[7]
Music video
editThe music video for "Dream Girl" was directed by Quinton Cook, and premiered on April 25, 2020.[8] It features Ethridge as well as several dogs, including a dog who was rescued from the Nashville tornado in 2020.[9]
Track listings
editDigital download - single[2]
- "Dream Girl" – 3:11
Digital download - single[10]
- "Dream Girl" – 3:11
- "Gasoline" – 2:49
Chart performance
edit"Dream Girl" reached a peak of #38 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated May 9, 2020.[11]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 38 |
References
edit- ^ Reid, Max (February 24, 2020). "Eric Ethridge releases two new singles, "Dream Girl" and "Gasoline"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Dream Girl – Eric Ethridge". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (November 3, 2020). "November is starting off to be a great one for Eric Ethridge with the release of his new album Good with Me and his current single "Kiss Me Goodbye" still climbing the charts". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Houghton, Cillea (February 20, 2020). "Eric Ethridge's 'Dream Girl' Becomes a Precious Memory in Dan + Shay-Penned Single [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Pearce, Drew (December 28, 2020). "ERIC ETHRIDGE HEADS TO THE U.S. WITH NEW SINGLE, 'DREAM GIRL'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Thomas Burns Scully (March 7, 2020). "Meet Eric Ethridge and His "Dream Girl"". Popdust.
- ^ "Eric Ethridge Sings of Lost "Dream Girl" in Latest Single". Country Music Tattle Tale. February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Eric Ethridge - Dream Girl (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 25, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ Croezen, Alyssa (April 24, 2020). "Eric Ethridge Debuts 'Dream Girl' Music Video, Drops New EP 'Forever With You'". ET Canada. Corus Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Dream Girl/Gasoline – Eric Ethridge". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Canada Country chart for May 9, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2021. (subscription required)