"Right on Time" is a song co-written recorded by Canadian country pop artist Lindsay Ell. She wrote the song with Jordan Schmidt and Geoff Warburton, while Schmidt produced the track.[1]
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| Single by Lindsay Ell | ||||
| Released | April 27, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jordan Schmidt | |||
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| "Right on Time" on YouTube | ||||
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Background
editEll cited "Right on Time" as her "own theme song", taking inspiration from the idea that "women spend a lot of time feeling like they might miss their ‘time’ in life –their time to be beautiful, to be a mother, to have their dream career, to work their ass off," adding there is "a constant fear that we might miss the very thing we want by focusing on something else" and that she was ”just done worrying about that".[2] She said that the song is for "anyone who needs to hear and be inspired by the idea that you can’t be late to the party in your own life".[3]
Critical reception
editErica Zisman of Country Swag referred to the song as a "bonafide anthem for single people or people who thought they would be somewhere else by now".[4] Music critic Eric Alper stated that the track "introduces a new, clearly confident side of Ell," framing it as "upbeat and incredibly catchy".[5] Front Porch Music described "Right on Time" as "the perfect song to remind you to take a breath, slow down, and embrace the moment that you’re in," calling it an "anthem" for "anyone who felt pressured to follow societal norms".[6] Off the Record UK said that the song is "joyfully fun," adding that "Ell puts a voice to the pressure she feels as a career-focused woman in her 30s".[7] Top Country named the track their "Pick of the Week" for April 29, 2022, saying it "encompasses a strong message about accepting where you are at in life and truly celebrating it".[8] To the Point Music called the track "a reminder that only we define what our lives will be".[9]
Accolades
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Canadian Country Music Association | Music Video of the Year | Nominated | [10][11] |
| 2023 | Canadian Country Music Association | Single of the Year | Won | [12] |
Commercial performance
edit"Right on Time" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of September 17, 2022, marking Ell's seventh top ten radio hit in her country of birth. It spent 24 weeks in total on the chart.[13] The song also peaked at number 98 on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100 for the same week, spending 2 weeks on the chart in total.[14]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Right on Time" premiered on April 27, 2022. It features Ell performing the song for a fictional "Right on Time Support Group" before the rest of the group joins in and celebrates being at the right place in their lives.[15]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from AllMusic.[16]
- Sean R. Badum – engineering
- Drew Bollman – engineering
- Jeff Braun – engineering, programming
- Lindsay Ell – electric guitar, songwriting, primary vocals, background vocals
- Ted Jensen – engineer
- Alyson McAnally – assistant producer
- Jake Moss – digital editing
- Jerry Roe – drums, percussion
- Justin Schipper – steel guitar
- Jordan Schmidt – digital editing, production, programming, recording, songwriting
- Jimmy Lee Sloas – bass guitar
- Ilya Toshinskiy – guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Geoff Warburton – songwriting
- Derek Wells – electric guitar
- Alex Wright – Hammond B-3 organ, piano, synthesizer
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 98 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ "Lindsay Ell Releases Brand New Single "Right On Time" via BMG". The Country Note. April 27, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Furdyk, Brent (April 27, 2022). "Lindsay Ell On The Powerful Message Behind New Single 'Right On Time'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Lindsay Ell Steps Into Next Chapter Of Music With 'Right On Time'". Original Rock. April 28, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (April 27, 2022). "Lindsay Ell's New Song "Right On Time" is an Anthem – Listen Now". Country Swag. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Alper, Eric (April 13, 2022). "Lindsay Ell Continues To Take 2022 By Storm With Release Of New Single 'Right On Time' On April 27". That Eric Alper. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lindsay Ell Reminds Us We're "Right On Time"". Front Porch Music. May 16, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lindsay Ell Kicks off New Era With 'Right on Time'". Off the Record UK. May 1, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Pick of the Week – Lindsay Ell "Right On Time"". Top Country. April 29, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lindsay Ell – "Right On Time"". To the Point Music. May 23, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS FIRST ROUND OF 2022 AWARD WINNERS AT THE CCMA MUSIC INDUSTRY GALA DINNER & AWARDS". Canadian Country Music Association. Global News Wire. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lindsay Ell Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lindsay Ell Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Lindsay Ell - Right On Time (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 27, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Right on Time - Lindsay Ell". AllMusic. Retrieved June 7, 2022.