Record Year
Eric Church
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Since you turned the tables on me I've been steady and learnin' lonely Keepin' this turntable spinnin' Everything from Jones to Jennings Slowly plannin' my survival In a three foot stack of vinyl Since you had to walk on outta here I've been havin' a record year I bet you thought before you left I'd just sit in silence by myself Turn this house into a jail Dyin' slow in a livin' hell But love's got a funny way of keepin' score And your leavin' lit up my scoreboard I usually make it through side a sober All bets are off when I flip her over One bourbon, one scotch, one beer I'm havin' a record year Quarter notes and Hank's half time Are poundin' on this heart of mine Song to song, I pass my time With these speakers on ten Your good and gone keeps me up all night Along with Songs In The Key Of Life I'm either gonna get over you Or I'm gonna blow out my ears Yeah, you're out there now Doin' God knows how, and I'm stuck here Havin' a record year Your leavin' left me goin' crazy I'm countin' on a needle to save me I drop it in the groove And we go 'round and 'round And down in a spiral I guess I really oughta call and thank you I rediscovered Red Headed Stranger Got down with old James Brown And found New Grass Revival If you find your way back, I owe you a beer For my record year Quarter notes and Hank's half time Are poundin' on this heart of mine Song to song, I pass my time With these speakers on ten Your good and gone keeps me up all night Along with Songs In The Key Of Life I'm either gonna get over you Or I'm gonna blow out my ears Yeah, you're out there now Doin' God knows how, and I'm stuck here Havin' a record year Yeah, I'm havin' a record year
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Written by: Eric Church, Jeff Hyde
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Artist"Record Year" is a song recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. He is known for his unique blend of country, rock, and blues.
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Release DateThe song was released on February 29, 2016, as the second single from his fifth studio album, "Mr. Misunderstood."
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AlbumThe album "Mr. Misunderstood" surprisingly dropped during the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, and it went on to win Album of The Year at the 2016 CMA Awards.
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Genre"Record Year" is classified under the genre of Country Music, blending traditional country sounds with modern pop influences.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe song's lyrics metaphorically use vinyl records to describe the period someone goes through after a breakup. The protagonist is healing his broken heart through music instead of drowning his sorrows in the typical country music tropes of whiskey and beer.
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Chart Performance"Record Year" became a commercial success for Church, peaking at No.1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and the Canada Country charts, demonstrating Church's popularity in North America.
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Awards"Record Year" won the 2016 CMA Award for Video of the Year and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance in 2017.
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Write-upsEric Church co-wrote the song with longtime collaborator Jeff Hyde. The two have penned several other hits together, including "Springsteen" and "Smoke a Little Smoke".
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AcclaimsThe song is often praised for its clever wordplay and thoughtful consideration of heartbreak, further extending Church's reputation as a songwriter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Record Year" was directed by John Peets and Reid Long. Thematically, it focuses on a young musician learning to play guitar, tying into the song's themes of using music to process emotions.
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LengthThe song runs for several minutes, typical for a country-pop track. The exact length is 2:59 minutes.
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PhilanthropyA portion of the proceeds from "Record Year" was donated to J.D. Power and Associates to aid in their study of consumer satisfaction. This reflected Church's dedication to community service and activism.
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