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Redneck Crazy (song)

"Redneck Crazy" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tyler Farr. Written by Josh Kear, Mark Irwin and Chris Tompkins, it was released in February 2013 as the third single[1] off his debut album, also titled Redneck Crazy, which was released on September 30, 2013.[2] The song is about a man seeing his woman with another man, telling her she broke his heart and made him go 'redneck crazy'. It received mixed reviews from critics oft-put by the overall message in the story.

"Redneck Crazy"
Single by Tyler Farr
from the album Redneck Crazy
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2013 (2013-02-25)
Recorded2013
GenreCountry rock
Length3:36
LabelColumbia Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Tyler Farr singles chronology
"Hello Goodbye"
(2012) 		"Redneck Crazy"
(2013) 		"Whiskey in My Water"
(2013)

"Redneck Crazy" peaked at numbers two and three on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts respectively. It also reached number 29 on the Hot 100 chart, giving Farr his only top 40 hit to date. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 967,000 units as of November 2013. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, reaching number seven on the Canada Country chart and number 57 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, and garnered a Gold certification from Music Canada.

An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Jeff Venable, features appearances by fellow country artists Lee Brice and Colt Ford, and Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty.

Content

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The male narrator pursues his cheating significant other upon seeing her with another man, telling her that she has "gone and broke the wrong heart, baby / And drove [him] redneck crazy."[3] This song is set in the key of B-flat major with an approximate tempo of 73 beats per minute and a main chord pattern of Gm7-E♭-F.[4]

Reception

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Critical

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Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song two and a half stars out of five, writing that "one expects a song with such a name to be a little more fun, but predictable country rock ballad production holds the three-and-a-half minute cut back." Dukes described Farr's performance as "sincere," but added that "he’s let down by an ordinary lyric and unexceptional arrangement."[5] Jon Freeman of Country Weekly praised the song in his review of the album, saying that "it's a bitter, almost scary account of a jilted man stalking his ex and her new guy. It's so messy and human, and it's got a chorus that'll stay with you."[6] Emily Yahr of The Washington Post was critical of the song's message, calling it a "disturbing song" and "glorified stalker anthem".[7] In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin put "Redneck Crazy" at number two on his top 10 list of Farr's best songs.[8]

Commercial

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"Redneck Crazy" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of February 16, 2013.[9] It also debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 9, 2013. On the week of June 15, the song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 95,[10] peaking at number 29 for the week of September 28,[11] and remained on the chart for twenty weeks.[12] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 28, 2013.[13] It has sold 967,000 copies in the US as of November 2013.[14]

In Canada, the song debuted at number 94 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart the week of September 14,[15] reached number 57 the week of October 19,[16] and stayed on the chart for ten weeks.[12] It received a gold certification from Music Canada on February 3, 2014.[17]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Jeff Venable and premiered in April 2013.[18] It features Lee Brice, Colt Ford, and Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson.[19]

Charts and certifications

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References

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  1. ^ Conaway, Alanna (April 8, 2013). "Exclusive: Tyler Farr Breaking Through With "Redneck Crazy"; Talks Upcoming Album". Roughstock. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Wyland, Sarah (June 27, 2013). "Tyler Farr Celebrates First Top 20 Hit with "Redneck Crazy"". Great American Country. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  3. ^ Conaway, Alanna (April 17, 2013). "Story Behind The Song: Tyler Farr - "Redneck Crazy"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on August 14, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "'Redneck Crazy' sheet music". MusicNotes.com. 10 September 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  5. ^ Dukes, Billy (January 28, 2013). "Tyler Farr, 'Redneck Crazy' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Freeman, Jon (7 October 2013). "Redneck Crazy review". Country Weekly. 20 (40): 51. ISSN 1074-3235.
  7. ^ Yahr, Emily (October 14, 2013). "Essay: 'Redneck Crazy,' a glorified stalker anthem, is a hit. That's unsettling". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  8. ^ Dauphin, Chuck (October 12, 2017). "Tyler Farr's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  9. ^ Morris, Edward (February 9, 2013). "Gary Allan's Set You Free Continues as Top Country Album". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on February 11, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  10. ^ "The Hot 100: June 15, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  11. ^ "The Hot 100: September 28, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Redneck Crazy (song) by Tyler Farr". aCharts.co. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  13. ^ a b "American single certifications – Tyler Farr – Redneck Crazy". Recording Industry Association of America.
  14. ^ a b Matt Bjorke (November 13, 2013). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - November 13, 2013: CMA Awards Drive Sales; Eric Church "The Outsiders" #1; Taylor Swift "Red" #3". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014.
  15. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: September 14, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  16. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: October 19, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tyler Farr – Redneck Crazy". Music Canada.
  18. ^ "CMT : Videos : Tyler Farr : Redneck Crazy". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  19. ^ Pacella, Megan (April 25, 2013). "Tyler Farr Calls on Friends in 'Redneck Crazy' Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  20. ^ "Tyler Farr Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Tyler Farr Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Tyler Farr Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Tyler Farr Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  24. ^ "Tyler Farr Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  25. ^ "Best of 2013: Country Airplay". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  26. ^ "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  27. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tyler Farr – Redneck Crazy". Music Canada.
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