Good Company (Jake Owen song) explained

Good Company
Cover:Good Company.png
Type:single
Artist:Jake Owen
Album:American Love
Genre:Country
Length:2:54
Label:RCA Nashville
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"Good Company" is a song recorded by American country music singer Jake Owen. It is the third and final single from his 2016 album American Love, and his last single for RCA Records Nashville.

Content

The song was written by Matt Alderman, Tommy Cecil, and Jared Mullins, with production handled by Owen and Lukas Bracewell.

Owen described the song to Billboard as follows: "The song to me really parallels with what the song feels like. I love songs like that where you can almost put yourself in a place and imagine where you are – [“Good Company”] is where you would be with your friends and family, having a good time with good people and making great memories."[1] The song was described by Taste of Country as " a mid-tempo groove and a beach-y lyric that's perfect for summer." It features steel drums and a horn section,[2] with a reggae-style beat and a lyric about celebrating and making memories with friends[3]

Music video

Released in May 2017, the song's music video was filmed in Grand Cayman,[4] Colin Cooper and Austin Bever directed the video.[5]

Chart performance

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Jake Owen Talks Latest Single 'Good Company,' Fanboying Over Kenny Chesney & More. Weatherby. Taylor. July 5, 2017. Billboard. April 17, 2018.
  2. Web site: JAKE OWEN HEADS BACK TO THE BEACH FOR 'GOOD COMPANY' [LISTEN]]. March 30, 2017. Taste of Country. April 17, 2018.
  3. Web site: JAKE OWEN REVEALS EASYGOING NEW SINGLE, 'GOOD COMPANY' [LISTEN]]. March 30, 2017. The Boot. 17 April 2018.
  4. Web site: JAKE OWEN DROPS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'GOOD COMPANY'. May 9, 2017. The Boot. April 17, 2018.
  5. Web site: Jake Owen Puts His Fans First with Debut of "Good Company" Music Video. May 9, 2017. Country Music Tattletale. April 17, 2018.
  6. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. April 12, 2020.