35 MPH Town (song) explained

35 MPH Town
Cover:35MPHTown.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Toby Keith
Album:35 MPH Town
Genre:Country
Length:3:40
Label:Show Dog-Universal Music
Producer:Toby Keith
Bobby Pinson
Prev Title:Drunk Americans
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Beautiful Stranger
Next Year:2015

"35 MPH Town" is the 61st single by Toby Keith. Keith wrote it with longtime collaborator Bobby Pinson.[1] It was released April 13, 2015 and is the second single from his album of the same name.[2]

Content

The song centers around the American small town society today, claiming "things ain't like they used to be round here." The narrator also brings to attention that children are becoming lazy instead of working and also the dangers of today, claiming "momma locked the door last night for the first time in all of her years" and "the streets ain't safe for a bike to ride down."

Release

In the first week, it sold 5,000 units[3] and was the seventh most added song to country radio.[4]

Reception

Taste of Country reviewed the song favorably and called it "a story that will stir up opinions."[5]

Chart performance

The song debuted at No. 59 on Country Airplay.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Bjorke. Matt. Toby Keith "35 MPH Town". June 22, 2015. Roughstock. March 30, 2015.
  2. News: Thompson. Gayle. Toby Keith Releases '35 MPH Town' [LISTEN]]. June 22, 2015. The Boot. April 7, 2015.
  3. News: Bjorke. Matt. Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of April 15, 2015. June 22, 2015. Roughstock. April 15, 2015.
  4. News: Bjorke. Matt. The Most-Added Singles At Radio: April 27, 2015. June 22, 2015. Roughstock. April 27, 2015.
  5. News: Toby Keith, '35 MPH Town' [Listen]]. June 22, 2015. Taste of Country. April 2, 2015.
  6. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=toby keith|chart=Country Airplay}} Toby Keith Album & Song Chart History - Country Airplay]. Billboard. June 22, 2015.