"Where I'm From" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country duo the Reklaws.[1] The duo wrote the track with Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, and the track's producer Todd Clark.[2] The song was released on a five-track EP of the same name,[3] and became the lead single off the Reklaws' second studio album Sophomore Slump.[4]
| "Where I'm From" | ||||
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| Single by the Reklaws | ||||
| from the album Sophomore Slump | ||||
| Released | April 17, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:31 (single) 16:40 (EP) | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
| The Reklaws singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Where I'm From" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe Reklaws stated: "'Where I'm From' reminds us of our childhood where the majority of our time was spent at home, with family and neighbours who were our closest friends in our hometown which felt like the whole world."[1] Released amidst the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Jenna Walker stated, "I think this song will bring some brightness and light to everybody and remind them that this doesn’t have to be a fully negative time."[5]
Critical reception
editKatie Colley of ET Canada referred to the song as a "nostalgic new track" and a "reminder to reconnect with loved ones and appreciate the little things, now more than ever".[5] Chris Parton of Sounds Like Nashville said the track is "filled with sunset-country sonics and the blood-harmony blend of voices raised under one roof in Cambridge, Ontario" and that "the heartwarming track will make you want to call up your family and reminisce".[6] Allen Steinberg of Canadian Beats Media called the song a "touching duet".[1]
Commercial performance
edit"Where I'm From" was certified Platinum by Music Canada on November 16, 2020, with over 80,000 sales.[7] It reached a peak of #2 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated September 5, 2020,[8] It also peaked at #73 on the Canadian Hot 100, becoming their highest charting solo entry to date.[9]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Where I'm From" premiered on May 8, 2020 and was directed by Ben Knechtel.[10] The video is a combination of old family photos and home videos that show their journey from their childhood on their family farm to performing at large venues.[11][12]
Track listings
editDigital download - single[2]
- "Where I'm From" – 3:31
Digital download - single[13]
- "Where I'm From" – 3:31
- "Where I'm From" – 3:27
(acoustic)
Digital download - Deluxe EP[3]
- "Where I'm From" – 3:31
- "Beer Can" – 2:56
- "Karma" – 3:19
- "Godspeed" – 3:21
- "Where I'm From" – 3:27
(acoustic)
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 73 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[14] | 2 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Steinberg, Allen (April 27, 2020). "The Reklaws release new single, "Where I'm From"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ a b ""Where I'm From" – The Reklaws". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Where I'm From – The Reklaws". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Reklaws' New Album "Sophomore Slump"". Front Porch Music. October 21, 2020.
- ^ a b Colley, Katie (April 22, 2020). "The Reklaws Talk Reflective New Single 'Where I'm From': 'It's Our Favourite Song We've Ever Written'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020.
- ^ Parton, Chris (May 14, 2020). "THE REKLAWS CELEBRATE COUNTRY LIFE IN 'WHERE I'M FROM'". Sounds Like Nashville.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – The Reklaws – Where I'm From". Music Canada. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for September 5, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Reklaws Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Reklaws - Where I'm From (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. May 8, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "THE REKLAWS SHARE NOSTALGIC VIDEO FOR "WHERE I'M FROM," OUT TODAY". UMusic.ca. May 8, 2020.
- ^ Colley, Katie (May 8, 2020). "The Reklaws Look Back On Their Childhood In 'Where I'm From' Music Video". ET Canada. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023.
- ^ ""Where I'm From" – The Reklaws". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Reklaws Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2021.