"The Swing" is a song written by Robert Ellis Orrall and Bob Regan, and recorded by American country music artist James Bonamy. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from the album Roots and Wings. The song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.[1]
| "The Swing" | ||||
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| Single by James Bonamy | ||||
| from the album Roots and Wings | ||||
| Released | March 24, 1997 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robert Ellis Orrall, Bob Regan | |||
| Producer(s) | Doug Johnson | |||
| James Bonamy singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe music video was directed by chris rogers and premiered in March 1997. It was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina.
Critical reception
editFrank Roberts of The Virginian-Pilot called it a "clever novelty".[2] David Simons of New Country magazine wrote that it was "a catchy boy-meets-girl fiddle stomper."[3]
Chart performance
edit"The Swing" debuted at number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 5, 1997
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 16 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Roberts, Frank (7 August 1997). "CHART-CLIMBING NEWCOMERS TO PLAY COUNTY FAIR". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ Simon, David (July 1997). "Reviews — James Bonamy: Roots and Wings". New Country. 4 (8): 53. ISSN 1086-1076.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3272." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. July 21, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "James Bonamy Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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