Dive Bar (Gord Bamford song) explained

Dive Bar
Artist:	Gord Bamford
Album:	Neon Smoke
Type:	single
Chronology:	Gord Bamford singles
Prev Title:	Neon Smoke
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Rednek
Next Year:	2019

"Dive Bar" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Gord Bamford. The song was co-written by Tebey, Kylie Sackley, and Matthew Rogers.^[1] It was the third single from Bamford's studio album Neon Smoke, and his second #1 hit on the Billboard Canada Country chart.^{[2] [3]}

Music video

The official music video for "Dive Bar" was directed by Stephano Barberis and premiered on July 13, 2018.^{[4] [5]} The video was part of a social media engagement campaign,^[6] and finds Bamford in a crowded dive bar.^[7]

Charts

"Dive Bar" reached a peak of #1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of September 22, 2018,^[8] marking his second Number One hit after "When Your Lips Are So Close".^[9]

Notes and References

1. News: Dive Bar - Gord Bamford. Spotify. April 28, 2021.
2. Web site: Gord Bamford Releases "Dive Bar" . Triple M Melbourne. April 28, 2021.
3. Web site: Dive Bar Tops The Charts! . GordBamford.com. September 17, 2018. April 28, 2021.
4. Web site: Gord Bamford - Dive Bar Official . YouTube. July 13, 2018. video. April 28, 2021.
5. Web site: GORD BAMFORD DELIVERS VIDEO FOR "DIVE BAR" TODAY!. Sony Music Canada. July 13, 2018. April 28, 2021.
6. News: WATCH: New ‘Dive Bar’ video from Cloverdale-bound Gord Bamford. Tom. Zillich. April 28, 2021. Surrey Now-Leader. July 13, 2018.
7. Web site: WATCH: Gord Bamford Unveils ‘Dive Bar’ Video. Brad. McCrea. July 14, 2018. iHeartRadio.ca.
8. Web site: Canada Country chart for September 22, 2018. Billboard. April 28, 2021.
9. Web site: Nanci. Dagg. Gord Bamford accomplishes what many hope to do with two #1 hits now under his belt and a #1 hit in Australia. Canadian Beats Media. September 19, 2018.
10. Web site: COUNTRY HOT 50: Issue 1222. The Music Network. April 28, 2021.