Boys in the Summer explained

Boys in the Summer
Cover:jessie-james-boys-in-the-summer.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Jessie James
Genre:Country pop
Producer:John Fields (Pop/Single version)
Mark Wright (Country version)
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"Boys in the Summer" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Jessie James. It was released June 29, 2010 through Mercury Records and the Island Def Jam Music Group as the intended lead single from her unreleased second studio album, Daughter of a Gypsy.[1]

Different mixes of the song were produced for pop and country radio formats, positioning James as a potential crossover artist following the mainstream success of her debut single, "Wanted", the previous year. The song was James' first to impact the country music genre, reaching number 58 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in addition to charting at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 all-genre chart.[1] Her subsequent releases would continue targeting that market.

Composition

"Boys in the Summer" is a country pop song written by Jessie James and James Michael. The single version was produced by John Fields, while the radio-exclusive country mix was produced by Mark Wright.

Music video

Two slightly different music videos were produced for the song (one for the pop version and one for the country), both directed by Roman White.[2] [3] They were filmed on May 18, 2010 and premiered June 18, 2010 as part of CMT's Big New Music Weekend. The videos highlight the song's message of enjoying the joys of summers.

Critical reception

Amar Toor of AOL Radio Blog gave a positive review for the single, saying that "Boys in the Summer" "[was] one of those rare tracks that seem to capture everything good and pure about summer."[4]

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel(s)
CanadaJune 29, 2010Digital downloadIsland Def Jam Music Group[6]
United StatesMercury Records[7]
July 13, 2010Contemporary hit radio[8]
Country radio[9]
August 10, 2010Hot adult contemporary[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jurek. Thom. Daughter of a Gypsy - Jessie James. AllMusic. All Media Network. 18 September 2015.
  2. Web site: JessieJamesVEVO. Jessie James - Boys In The Summer. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/OfphZ3qETwE . 2021-12-15 . live. YouTube. 18 September 2015. June 18, 2010.
  3. Web site: Jessie James Boys in the Summer. https://web.archive.org/web/20100620181025/http://www.cmt.com/videos/jessie-james/529231/boys-in-the-summer.jhtml. dead. June 20, 2010. CMT. Viacom. 18 September 2015. July 7, 2010.
  4. http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/06/03/jessie-james-boys-in-the-summer Jessie James, 'Boys in the Summer' -- New Song
  5. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Top Pop Singles 1955–2010. Record Research, Inc. 443. 2011. 978-0-89820-188-8.
  6. Web site: Boys In the Summer - Single by Jessie James. iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. 18 September 2015.
  7. Web site: Boys In the Summer - Single by Jessie James. iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. 18 September 2015.
  8. Web site: R&R :: Going For Adds :: CHR/Top 40. Radio & Records. 18 September 2015. Week Of: July 13, 2010.
  9. Web site: R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country. Radio & Records. 18 September 2015. Week Of: July 13, 2010.
  10. Web site: R&R :: Going For Adds :: Hot AC. Radio & Records. 18 September 2015. Week Of: August 10, 2010.

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