Play That Song

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About Play That Song

"Play That Song" is a song by American rock band Train. It was released on September 29, 2016, as the lead single from their tenth studio album A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat (2017). The song peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It has been certified platinum by the ARIA and the RIAA, and gold by Music Canada.


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Play that song
The one that makes me go all night long
The one that makes me think of you
That's all you gotta do

Hey, mister DJ when you gonna spin it
My baby's favorite record she been waiting for a minute
She invited all her friends and I'm buying all the rounds
And they're all dolled up

DJ please don't let me down
When you gonna play that song, now
When you gonna earn that pay
When you gonna play that song and make my day

She said, play that song
The one that makes me go all night long
The one that makes me think of you
That's all you gotta do
Hey, play that song
The one the makes me stay out till dawn
The one that makes me go, ooh
That's all you gotta do (hey, hey, hey, hey)

Hey, Mr. Guitar
When you gonna strum it
My girl just heard this song and you should play it 'cause she loves it
Can you get me off the hook, get them fingers picking now
I'll throw some money in your cup
Mister, please don't let me down

When you gonna play that song, now
Why you gotta hesitate
When you gonna play that song and make my day

She said, play that song
The one that makes me go all night long
The one that makes me think of you
That's all you gotta do
Hey, play that song
The one the makes me stay out till dawn
The one that makes me go, ooh
That's all you gotta do

Oh, wait till you see my baby move
Move, move, wait till you see my baby move
Move, move, oh, come on now

Play that song
The one that makes me go all night long
The one that makes me think of me
That's all you gotta do
Hey, play that song
The one the makes her stay out till dawn
The one that makes her go, ooh
That's all you gotta do
That's all you gotta do
That's all you gotta do
That's all you gotta do

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Train

Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California. The band currently consists of a core trio of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and Scott Underwood (drums). more »

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Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, FRANK LOESSER, PAT MONAHAN, WILLIAM WILK LARSEN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Play That Song" is part of Train's tenth studio album, "A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat" which was released in 2016.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, securing Train's place in the music industry.
Song Inspiration
The song is based on the tune of the 1938 songwriter Hoagy Carmichael's song "Heart and Soul." The band took the tune and added their own lyrics.
Special Recognition
It was Train's 14th song hit on Adult Top 40 history, tying with Sheryl Crow and U2.
Song Length
The song runs for a total of 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
Train's lead singer, Pat Monahan, along with William Wiik Larsen, two Norwegian songwriters, wrote the song.
Main Theme
The song is about a man requesting someone to play a song that brings vivid, sweet, and beautiful memories back.
Public Reception
Despite its success on the charts, the song received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised it for its catchy tune while others found it uninspiring.
Music Video Appearance
The music video features actress and dancer, Sofia Boutella and Hollywood actor, Danny Devito.
Live Performances
Train has performed "Play That Song" on several shows including The Howard Stern Show, The Today Show, and Dancing with the Stars.
Commercial Use
The song was used in a 2016 Hershey's commercial.

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