On the Water (song)
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| Single by James Barker Band featuring Dalton Dover | ||||
| from the EP Ahead of Our Time | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
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| "On the Water" on YouTube | ||||
"On the Water" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band featuring American country music artist Dalton Dover.[1][2] The song was written by the four members of the band, along with Ben Johnson, Jordan Minton, and Hunter Phelps, while it was produced by Todd Clark.[3] It is the second single from the band's extended play Ahead of Our Time.[4]
Background
[edit]James Barker stated that the song "touches on all the best parts of summer: fishing, swimming, chilling in a floaty and above all, doing anything but working". He added that the band "released so many songs about beer that we figured maybe it was time to release a song about the second most important liquid of the summer – water".[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Erica Zisman of Country Swag stated that the song "screams summertime" and is "perfect to add to any beach or boating playlist," while adding that the song is a "great example of all the talent" between James Barker Band and Dalton Dover.[6] Melinda Lorge of Music Mayhem favourably reviewed the song, framing it as an "uptempo duet" where the two artists "tap into the well-deserved need to unwind with a brewsky, sunshine, and waves on a lakeside paradise after clocking out of the repetitive 9-5 workday shift".[7] Gabby Shukin of CJVR Today's Best Country described the track as a "summer anthem".[8] Stevie Connor of The Sound Cafe called the song a "boat-ready hit", noting Dalton Dover's "soulful vocals" and James Barker Band's "toe-tapping melodies".[9]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
References
[edit]- ^ "James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On the Water"". Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Emms, John (July 20, 2023). "James Barker Band hard act to follow". Timmins Daily Press. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "On the Water - Single by James Barker Band". Spotify. Records Label. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (11 September 2023). "James Barker Band Pops 'Champagne' For Upcoming EP 'Ahead Of Our Time'". Music Row. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On The Water"". The Country Note. Nashville, Tennessee. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (May 26, 2023). "James Barker Band Collabs with Dalton Dover on New Song "On the Water"". Country Swag. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Lorge, Melinda (May 27, 2023). "LISTEN: James Barker Band Teams With Dalton Dover On Summer-Ready Single, "On The Water"". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Shukin, Gabby (May 26, 2023). "New Song – James Barker Band – On The Water Ft. Dalton Dover". CJVR Today's Best Country. Melfort, Saskatchewan. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Connor, Stevie (30 May 2023). "James Barker Band Featuring Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer With Party Cove Anthem 'On The Water'". The Sound Cafe. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for October 14, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.