Boy Like Me
Encyclopedia
"Boy Like Me" is a song written by Jerry Flowers, originally one-third of the American
band The Ranch
, and recorded by American country artist Jessica Harp
as the first single to her debut album, A Woman Needs
. "Boy Like Me" was released as a digital download on February 10, 2009 and was released as a single to country radio on March 9, 2009. This is Harp's first solo single release, and her first release since The Wreckers
, a country duo consisting of Harp and Michelle Branch
, was placed on hold in favor of solo careers for both members.
, directed by Scott Speer
, was released for the song on March 3, 2009. In the video, Harp is portrayed as a housewife. Harp is shown preparing breakfast for a man in the morning, having a food fight with him over dinner, and ending the day with a pillowfight in the bedroom. Mixed in are scenes of Harp singing with a microphone stand in a hallway, lying in a bath tub, and tossing photographs into the air while on a bed.
The music video debuted at #20 on CMT
's Top Twenty Countdown
for the week of June 12, 2009; it peaked at #13 in July 2009.
chart for the week of March 28, 2009. After spending 14 weeks on the chart, it reached a peak of #30 in June 2009.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
band The Ranch
The Ranch (band)
-Track listing:-The Ranch:*Keith Urban – lead vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, ganjo, keyboards, hand claps*Jerry Flowers – bass guitar, background vocals, hand claps*Peter Clarke – drums, percussion, hand claps-Guest musicians:...
, and recorded by American country artist Jessica Harp
Jessica Harp
Jessica Leigh Harp is an American songwriter and former country artist from Kansas City, Missouri. Between 2005 and 2007, Harp and Michelle Branch recorded and performed as The Wreckers, a duo that topped the country charts in 2006 with the Grammy-nominated "Leave the Pieces." After The Wreckers...
as the first single to her debut album, A Woman Needs
A Woman Needs
-Chart performance:A Woman Needs debuted at #31 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart, selling 2,918 copies in its first week....
. "Boy Like Me" was released as a digital download on February 10, 2009 and was released as a single to country radio on March 9, 2009. This is Harp's first solo single release, and her first release since The Wreckers
The Wreckers
-Studio albums:-Live albums:-Singles:-Featured singles:^ Song was credited as Santana with Michelle Branch and The Wreckers.-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:***...
, a country duo consisting of Harp and Michelle Branch
Michelle Branch
Michelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. During the early 2000s, she released two top-selling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, and was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2003...
, was placed on hold in favor of solo careers for both members.
Content
"Boy Like Me" is an up-tempo country song backed primarily with banjo, and also features guitar and cowbell. The narrator of the song is expressing her satisfaction with having finally found a male who is suitable for her.Reception
"Boy Like Me" has received universally positive reviews from critics. Karlie Justus of The 9513 gave the song a "thumbs up". Although she described the production unfavorably, saying "Harp’s pipes are constantly at odds with guitar riff upon banjo pickin’ upon cowbell." Of the lyrics, she said, "[The chorus is] a hooky, interesting juxtaposition of praise and worship interjections and visions of loose lovin’ and, as she twangs it, 'drankin'." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock also spoke positively of the song, "'Boy Like Me' is simply an infectious and fun song. It's just the kind of track to help Jessica break through the female artist glass ceiling at country radio." MusicRow described the song as "a sassy lyric about finding a guy who’s just like her, right down to the drinkin’ and makin’ love parts. She wails it. Solid work."Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, directed by Scott Speer
Scott Speer
Scott Speer is an American music video director born in San Diego, California.-Career:At age 23 he was signed with HSI Productions, and in 2006 Speer received the MVPA Award for Directorial Debut of the Year for the music video of "Stars" by Switchfoot.In 2007 he won his first MTV Video Music...
, was released for the song on March 3, 2009. In the video, Harp is portrayed as a housewife. Harp is shown preparing breakfast for a man in the morning, having a food fight with him over dinner, and ending the day with a pillowfight in the bedroom. Mixed in are scenes of Harp singing with a microphone stand in a hallway, lying in a bath tub, and tossing photographs into the air while on a bed.
The music video debuted at #20 on CMT
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
's Top Twenty Countdown
Top Twenty Countdown
Top 20 Countdown is a show on CMT.The show counts down the biggest videos in country music and was originally hosted by Lance Smith. Top Twenty Countdown airs every Friday at 11:00 a.m. and reruns on Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Besides showing the biggest videos, Lance also shows...
for the week of June 12, 2009; it peaked at #13 in July 2009.
Chart performance
"Boy Like Me" debuted at #58 on the Billboard Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart for the week of March 28, 2009. After spending 14 weeks on the chart, it reached a peak of #30 in June 2009.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 30 |