Twang (song)
Encyclopedia
"Twang" is the title of a song written by Jim Lauderdale
, Kendall Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey, and recorded by American country music
singer George Strait
. It is the second single
from, and title track to, his 2009 studio album Twang
. The song was released to radio on October 13, 2009. It also appeared in the 2009 film Did You Hear About the Morgans?
.
of sorts" for Strait. Country Weekly
reviewer Chris Neal gave the song three-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it a "propulsive little groover" and saying that it was performed in "classic Strait style."
Hot Country Songs
charts dated for August 22, 2009, from unsolicited airplay received after the album's release. It climbed to #51 a week later and then fell from the charts, re-entering at #45 on the chart dated for October 17, 2009. It peaked at #14 on the country chart dated January 30, 2010, becoming Strait's first single to miss the Top Ten since "The Seashores of Old Mexico
" peaked at #11 in 2006. Also, on the week ending December 26, 2009, "Twang" debuted at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale is a musician & singer-songwriter who performs bluegrass and country music. He has recorded since 1986 and has released nineteen studio albums. Artists who have recorded his material include George Strait and Patty Loveless.-Biography:...
, Kendall Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey, and recorded by American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
. It is the second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from, and title track to, his 2009 studio album Twang
Twang (album)
-Personnel:*Eddie Bayers – drums*Eric Darken – percussion*Stuart Duncan – fiddle, mandolin*Tom Flora – background vocals*Paul Franklin – steel guitar*Steve Gibson – acoustic, electric, gut string guitars*Mike Haynes – trumpet...
. The song was released to radio on October 13, 2009. It also appeared in the 2009 film Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Did You Hear About the Morgans? is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed and written by Marc Lawrence. Golden Globe winners Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker portray the film's protagonists, Paul and Meryl Morgan, a recently separated New York power couple on the verge of divorce until...
.
Content
"Twang" is an up-tempo in which the singer states a desire to listen to country music to lift his spirits:Critical reception
Jim Malec described the song positively in his review of the album, calling it a "honky tonk floor-burner that brims with swaggar." Bobby Peacock also described it positively in his review of the album, saying that the lyric "I like all kinds of music, I try to keep an open mind" seemed like a "mission statementMission statement
A mission statement is a statement of the purpose of a company or organization. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making...
of sorts" for Strait. Country Weekly
Country Weekly
Country Weekly is an American tabloid style weekly magazine established in 1994. The magazine focuses on country music stars and events, and regularly features exclusive interviews with recording artists and country music news...
reviewer Chris Neal gave the song three-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it a "propulsive little groover" and saying that it was performed in "classic Strait style."
Chart performance
"Twang" debuted at #58 on the BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot 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...
charts dated for August 22, 2009, from unsolicited airplay received after the album's release. It climbed to #51 a week later and then fell from the charts, re-entering at #45 on the chart dated for October 17, 2009. It peaked at #14 on the country chart dated January 30, 2010, becoming Strait's first single to miss the Top Ten since "The Seashores of Old Mexico
The Seashores of Old Mexico
"The Seashores of Old Mexico" is a country music song written by Merle Haggard. It was recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, Freddy Weller in 1972, Haggard himself in 1974, and in 1987 Haggard and Willie Nelson recut the song as a duet...
" peaked at #11 in 2006. Also, on the week ending December 26, 2009, "Twang" debuted at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
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| Chart (2009-2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 100 |