"What a Song Should Do" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Tim Hicks.[1] The track was co-written with Emily Doty and Karen Kosowski, while Jeff Coplan produced the track.[2] The track was the third single off Hicks' fourth studio album New Tattoo.[3]
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| Single by Tim Hicks | ||||
| from the album New Tattoo | ||||
| Released | April 8, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jeff Coplan | |||
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| "What A Song Should Do" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editTop Country named "What a Song Should Do" as "Pick of the Week" referring to it as a "powerful song that Tim Hicks fans will be raising their glasses to for years to come", and stating "every lyric resonates while the melody pulls you in further, making this song a true hit".[1]
Commercial performance
edit"What a Song Should Do" was certified gold by Music Canada on July 30, 2020, with over 40,000 sales.[4] It reached a peak of #1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated June 15, 2019[5] becoming Hicks' first #1 hit.[6] It also reached #1 on the CMC chart in Australia, becoming Hicks' first Australian chart-topper.[7]
Music video
editThe official music video for "What a Song Should Do" premiered on April 22, 2019 and was directed and produced by Adam Rothlein.[8] Front Porch Music stated that the video "has a vibe that makes you want to jump in the back of that convertible two of the characters are driving and feel the wind blowing across your face".[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Top Country Pick: Tim Hicks' What A Song Should Do". Top Country. June 4, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "What a Song Should Do - Tim Hicks". AllMusic. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "What A Song Should Do". Open Road Recordings. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Tim Hicks – What a Song Should Do". Music Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Canada Country chart for June 15, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ^ Burke, Sarah (June 14, 2019). "TIM HICKS SCORES HIS FIRST #1 SINGLE + NEW MUSIC FROM LEAVING THOMAS". Sirius XM Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Tim Hicks - RGK Entertainment". RGK Entertainment. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Tim Hicks - What A Song Should Do (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 22, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Tim Hicks "What A Song Should Do" Music Video". Front Porch Music. April 22, 2019.