A Good Day to Run explained

A Good Day to Run
Cover:A good day to run.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Darryl Worley
Album:Hard Rain Don't Last
Released:September 25, 2000
Recorded:1999–2000
Genre:Country
Length:3:08
Label:DreamWorks Nashville
Producer:Frank Rogers
James Stroud
Prev Title:When You Need My Love
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Second Wind
Next Year:2001

"A Good Day to Run" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darryl Worley. It was released in September 2000 as the second single from his debut album Hard Rain Don't Last. It peaked at number 12 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 76 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[1] The song was written by Worley and Bobby Tomberlin.

Content

The song is an uptempo and the narrator is a blue-collar worker who breaks free of his day job. He states it looks like "a good day to run".

Critical reception

In one positive review, Chuck Taylor for Billboard Magazine called Worley's phrasing "undeniably country and as appealing as his performance was on the ballad 'When You Need My Love'", and said he "demonstrates more vocal personality."[2] Billboard magazine also called "A Good Day to Run" a "free-wheeling, light-spirited cut" and a "strong single."[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, and features Worley singing the song on a stage outside, and on the road in a Jeep Wrangler. The video was filmed near Worley's hometown in Savannah, Tennessee.

Chart performance

"A Good Day to Run" debuted at number 62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of October 7, 2000. It also debuted at number 74 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks for the week of November 6, 2000 but never peaked as the magazine ceased publication the next week.

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Mayfield, Geoff" (June 16, 2001), "Top Songwriters: Plenty Of New Faces & Repeat Contenders". Billboard. 113 (24):56
  2. Taylor, Chuck" (September 30, 2000), "Reviews & Previews: SINGLES". Billboard. 112 (40):26
  3. Taylor, Chuck (2000-09-30), "Reviews & Previews: SINGLES". Billboard. 112 (40):26
  4. Web site: Best of 2001: Country Songs . . . 2001 . August 14, 2012.