Honey Jack Explained

Honey Jack
Cover:Madeline Merlo - Honey Jack (single cover).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Madeline Merlo
Album:Free Soul
Recorded:Nashville, TN in 2015
Genre:Country
Label:Open Road
Producer:Matt Rovey
Prev Title:Alive
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Whatcha Wanna Do About It
Next Year:2016

"Honey Jack" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Madeline Merlo for her debut studio album, Free Soul (2016). Merlo co-wrote the song with Stephony Smith and Jesse Walker.[1] It was released July 17, 2015 as the record's third single.[2] [3] "Honey Jack" was the first single recorded specifically for Free Soul after the release of Merlo's eponymous EP in 2014.[4]

Content

"Honey Jack" was written and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee in the spring of 2015.[1] The lyrics draw comparisons between an independent woman and the titular liquor, with Merlo describing the drink as "strong and sweet, just like me."[1] [5]

Lyric video

No music video was filmed for "Honey Jack", however an official lyric video premiered on August 20, 2015.[6]

Chart performance

"Honey Jack" debuted on the Canada Country chart dated October 3, 2015 and reached a peak position of 25 on the chart dated November 21, 2015.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: McPhee. Erin. 'Old soul' Madeline Merlo inspired by Nashville scene. January 23, 2017. Vancouver Courier. Glacier Media. September 2, 2015.
  2. News: Madeline Merlo debuts 'Honey Jack'. January 23, 2017. CMT Canada. Corus Entertainment. July 17, 2015.
  3. Web site: Honey Jack - Madeline Merlo Release Info. AllMusic. All Media Network. January 23, 2017.
  4. Web site: MADELINE MERLO TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "HONEY JACK" JULY 17. Open Road Recordings. January 23, 2017. July 9, 2015.
  5. News: Pick Of The Week: Madeline Merlo's "Honey Jack". January 23, 2017. Top Country. TC, Inc.. July 28, 2015.
  6. News: SLN Staff Writer - Canada. Listen: Madeline Merlo – "Honey Jack". January 23, 2017. Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. August 20, 2015.
  7. Web site: Chart history for "Honey Jack" on Canada Country. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 23, 2017.