Drive (Cory Marks song) explained

Drive
Artist:Cory Marks
Album:Who I Am
Type:single
Cover:Drive CM.jpeg
Chronology:Cory Marks singles
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"Drive" is a song written and recorded by Canadian country rock artist Cory Marks.[1] [2] It was the second single from Marks' studio album Who I Am.[3] The track was produced by Kevin Churko and Kane Churko.

Background

Marks wrote "Drive" alone, and said it "is one of those summertime, roll down your window good feeling love songs".[4]

Critical reception

"Drive" received generally positive reviews. Dave Brooks of Billboard called the song a "made for country radio jam" and "anthem with a infectious hook and roll-down-your-window feel-good sound", noting inspiration from past country stars like Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn.[5] Peter Coates of Think Country Music referred to it as a "top-down, feelgood, summer-cruising, country rocker".[6] Tuonela Magazine wrote that the track is a "feel-good romance about trucks, driving, and love".[7] Bethany Bowman of Main Street Nashville described the song as a "country classic".[8]

Music video

The official music video for "Drive" was directed by Ed Regan and premiered on June 4, 2020.[9] It features Marks and actor/pilot Kristy Mair.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drive – Cory Marks, Song Info. AllMusic. April 30, 2021.
  2. Web site: Cory Marks Shares New Track 'Drive' . Broadway World. June 5, 2020.
  3. Web site: Cory Marks debuts new track Drive ahead of August album release. Pip. Elwood-Hughes. Entertainment Focus. June 7, 2020.
  4. Web site: CORY MARKS ANNOUNCES 'WHO I AM'. The Music Universe. Buddy. Iahn. June 5, 2020.
  5. Web site: Cory Marks New Track 'Drive' Is The Feel Good Country Hit of the Summer. Billboard. Dave. Brooks. June 19, 2020.
  6. Web site: REVIEW: Cory Marks – Who I Am. Think Country Music. Peter. Coates. December 16, 2020.
  7. Web site: SONG OF THE DAY: Cory Marks – Drive (Musicalypse Archive). Tuonela Magazine. June 5, 2020.
  8. Web site: Cory Marks rise to stardom. Main Street Nashville. Bethany. Bowman. September 11, 2020.
  9. Web site: Cory Marks - Drive. April 30, 2021. New Country Songs.
  10. Web site: Cory Marks - Drive (Official Music Video). YouTube. June 4, 2020. video. April 30, 2021.

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