"Float" is a song recorded by Canadian country group Tim and the Glory Boys. The song was written by the band's frontman Tim Neufeld along with Rodney Clawson and Allen Salmon, while Salmon also produced the track.[1] In 2023, the band released a rewritten winter-themed remix entitled "Skate".[2]
| "Float" | ||||
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| Single by Tim and the Glory Boys | ||||
| from the album Tim & the Glory Boys | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Allen Salmon | |||
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| "Float" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editTim Neufeld stated that "Float" was the first song of the band's that "perfectly communicated the vibes we live by".[3] He described floating as "possibly the oldest and most universally enjoyed leisure activity there has ever been," adding that collaborating with Rodney Clawson and Allen Salmon was "all of my dreams coming true". The song was recorded in both Chilliwack, British Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee.[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canadian Country Music Association | Songwriter(s) of the Year | Nominated | [5] |
| Video of the Year | Won | [6] |
Music video
editThe official music video for "Float" was directed by Travis Nesbitt premiered on YouTube on July 14, 2022.[7] It was filmed in Abbotsford, British Columbia and features the band members Tim Neufeld, Colin Trask, and Brenton Thorvaldson.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 80 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[10] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ "Float - Single by Tim and the Glory Boys". Spotify. July 8, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Tim and the Glory Boys Get Creative with "Skate"". River Country 94.9. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "TIM & THE GLORY BOYS DROP HOT NEW SUMMER TRACK "FLOAT"". Sony Music Canada. July 8, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Means-Shannon, Hannah (July 10, 2022). "Tim & The Glory Boys Want You To Spend The Day Chilling With "Float"". Wildfire Music. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.
- ^ "Tim & The Glory Boys - Float (Official Video)" (video). YouTube. July 14, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "CANADIAN COUNTRY BAND TIM & THE GLORY BOYS UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SUMMER ANTHEM 'FLOAT'". Louder Than the Music. July 20, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 17, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for October 8, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2022.