"The World Is Ours Tonight" is a song recorded by American country music group Gloriana for the 2010 Winter Olympics.[1] Written by Jess Cates, Lindy Robbins and the band's producer, Matt Serletic, it was issued as a single in March 2010. All proceeds from the single went to Team USA.[2]
| "The World Is Ours Tonight" | ||||
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| Single by Gloriana | ||||
| from the album Gloriana | ||||
| Released | February 8, 2010 | |||
| Genre | Country, country pop | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | Emblem Records Reprise Nashville Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jess Cates Lindy Robbins Matt Serletic | |||
| Producer(s) | Matt Serletic | |||
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The song debuted on the country music charts in March 2010, peaking at #37. It was also added to a March 2010 reissue of the band's self-titled debut album.
Critical reception
editBlake Boldt of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs-down" rating, saying that Matt Serletic's production "do[es] them few favors."[3] Laurie Petricka of Roughstock stated the song "allows the group to showcase their unique blend of classic country with just the right touch of modern style."[4]
Music video
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Shawn Robbins directed the song's music video.
Chart performance
edit"The World Is Ours Tonight" debuted at number 51 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in March 2010. It spent nine weeks on the chart, it was a minor Top 40 peaking at number 37 becoming their third Top 40.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 37 |
References
edit- ^ Roland, Tom (12 February 2010). "Rascal Flatts, Gloriana, Sugarland Aid Olympic Album". Great American Country. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
- ^ "Gloriana learn the world is theirs". Country Standard Time. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
- ^ "Gloriana – "The World Is Ours Tonight"". Archived from the original on 2014-12-18.
- ^ "Gloriana - "The World Is Ours Tonight" | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video | Roughstock.com". www.roughstock.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Gloriana Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
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