"Over All Over Again" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band. The song was co-written by the band's frontman James Barker, along with Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, and producer Todd Clark.[1] It was their first single released after signing with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40 in the United States.[2]
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| Released | May 14, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
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Background
editThe band's frontman James Barker wrote "Over All Over Again" with his co-writers during a two-day locked-down writing session in Nashville, Tennessee during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He said it "felt like the right song at the right time" to be their first single on a U.S. label with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40.[4] Barker noted inspiration from Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain", viewing at as a "refreshed" version of the band's music and their introduction to Nashville.[5] He said there is a "kind of blueness to it from the darkness of the chords and melody, but the tempo keeps it clear of any gloomy territory".[4]
Critical reception
editCaleigh DeCaprio of NY Country Swag stated that while the song speaks to a "relatively more serious situation" than the band's previous music, it contains the "effortlessly flawless vocals" and "unique sound and style" from the band.[6] Katrina Milich of Complete Country called the track the "perfect song to blast while driving with the windows down", saying it is "fun and upbeat but so relatable".[7] Madeline Crone of American Songwriter said the song "exhibits the band's growth while honing their craft in Nashville".[8] Top Country named "Over All Over Again" their "Pick of the Week" for August 8, 2021, noting a "bluesy undertone".[9]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | CCMA | Single Of The Year | Nominated | [10][11] |
Commercial performance
edit"Over All Over Again" reached a peak of number one on Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of September 25, 2021,[12] becoming the band's third chart-topper in their home country.[13] It also peaked at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of August 21, 2021, marking their highest charting entry there, later surpassed by the song's follow-up single "New Old Trucks" in 2022.[14] The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[15]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from AllMusic.[16]
- Taylor Abram – backing vocals
- James Barker – lead vocals, guitar, songwriting
- Todd Clark — backing vocals, production, guitar, keyboard, programming, songwriting
- Dave Cohen – keyboard
- Jay Dufour – mixing
- Tony Lucido – bass guitar
- Darren McGill – mixing
- Andrew Mendelson – master engineering
- Justin Ostrander – guitar
- Jerry Roe – drums
- Gavin Slate – programming, songwriting
- Byron Sutton – acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Derek Wells – electric guitar
- Travis Wood – songwriting
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 68 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "James Barker Band - Over All Over Again". New Country Songs. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "James Barker Band Signed To Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville". AllAccess. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "James Barker Band Inks Recording Deal with Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville". The Country Note. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Laffer, Lauren (May 14, 2021). "JAMES BARKER BAND DEBUTS NEW SINGLE, 'OVER ALL OVER AGAIN'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Wilson, Matthew (May 14, 2021). "James Barker Band Starting 'Over All Over Again' With New Sony Record Deal". Outsider. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ DeCaprio, Caleigh (May 14, 2021). "James Barker Band Inks Deal with Sony/Villa 40 and Release New Song". NY Country Swag. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Milich, Katrina (May 18, 2021). "REVIEW: James Barker Band Releases New Single "Over All Over Again"". Complete Country. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Crone, Madeline. "James Barker Band Covers Country Between Toronto & Nashville with New Single "Over All Over Again"". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Pick of the Week – James Barker Band "Over All Over Again"". Top Country. August 8, 2021.
- ^ "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD". Canadian Country Music Association. Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for September 25, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – Over All Over Again". Music Canada. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Over All Over Again - James Barker Band". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2021.