Record Year

Eric Church

About Record Year

"Record Year" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released in February 2016 as the second single from his 2015 album Mr. Misunderstood. Church wrote this song with Jeff Hyde. The song peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Country Airplay chart.


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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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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was released on February 29, 2016, as the second single from his fifth studio album, "Mr. Misunderstood."
Album
The 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.
Genre
"Record Year" is classified under the genre of Country Music, blending traditional country sounds with modern pop influences.
Lyrics and Themes
The 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.
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.
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.
Write-ups
Eric 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".
Acclaims
The song is often praised for its clever wordplay and thoughtful consideration of heartbreak, further extending Church's reputation as a songwriter.
Music Video
The 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.
Length
The song runs for several minutes, typical for a country-pop track. The exact length is 2:59 minutes.
Philanthropy
A 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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