"I Grew Up on a Farm" is a song recorded by Canadian country music duo The Reklaws. Stuart Walker and Jenna Walker of the duo wrote the song with Scott Helman, Emily Reid, Khal Yassein, and Callum Maudsley, while Maudsley produced the track.[1]
| "I Grew Up on a Farm" | ||||
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| Single by The Reklaws | ||||
| Released | February 2, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Starseed | |||
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| Producer(s) | Callum Maudsley | |||
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| Visualizer | ||||
| "I Grew Up on a Farm" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe Reklaws described their co-writing process with the other writers of "I Grew Up on a Farm" as a "reunion" with a "close-knit group of friends who have been a constant in their lives over the years".[2] The sibling duo grew up on their family's "Yee Haw Adventure Farm," and Stuart Walker remarked that the song was a "tribute to the simple joys and lessons learned there, as well as the pride we have of that upbringing".[3] Jenna Walker describe the song's release as "moving into the next season of our story while at the same time reminding ourselves why we started making music in the first place", adding that the duo has "a newfound confidence to share our story after our journey these past few years".[4]
Critical reception
editLily Braendle of Front Porch Music described the song as a "catchy tune", noting that the "lyrics do a great job at painting a picture of the simple joys and special moments of country living".[4] An uncredited author from RFD-TV called the song a "a powerful anthem that captures the authenticity of [the duo's] rural roots".[5]
Music video
editThe official visualizer for "I Grew Up on a Farm" was directed by Austin Chaffe and premiered on YouTube on March 21, 2024.[6][7]
Charts
edit"I Grew Up on a Farm" reached a peak position of number five on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week dated June 29, 2024, in its nineteenth week on the chart.[8] This marked the Reklaws' tenth career top ten hit.[9]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "I Grew Up on a Farm - Single by The Reklaws". Spotify. Starseed Records. February 2, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "THE REKLAWS Release "I Grew Up On A Farm" and Make Their NHL All-Star Debut". Complete Country. February 25, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (February 5, 2024). "The Reklaws share "I Grew Up On A Farm"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Braendle, Lily (February 20, 2024). "The Reklaws Honour Their Country Roots in New Single "I Grew Up On A Farm"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Reklaws release a new song capturing the authenticity of their rural roots— "I Grew Up On A Farm"". RFD-TV. February 7, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Reklaws - I Grew Up On A Farm (Official Video Visualizer)" (video). YouTube. March 21, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Johnstone, Cheryl (May 27, 2024). "The Reklaws – I Grew Up On A Farm". Country 92.9. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Canada Country chart for June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
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- Singles before 2021: "The Reklaws Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- "Somewhere to Drink": "Brett Kissel Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- "11 Beers": "Jake Owen Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- "Good Ol' Days": "Canada Country chart for June 17, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- "Honky Tonkin' About": "Canada Country chart for November 25, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- "I Grew Up on a Farm": "Canada Country chart for June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2024.