If You Want Some Explained
"If You Want Some" is a song recorded by American country music artist Joel Crouse. It was released in February 2013 as his debut single and the first from his album Even the River Runs.[1] Crouse wrote the song with Jamie Houston and Luke Laird.[2]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that "it’s a worthwhile story that allows the singer to show some personality." Dukes thought that Crouse "sings with more confidence than 20 years provides most artists" and that the song is "cool enough to grab one’s attention, but not so cool that fans will ask 'What’s he trying to prove?'"[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Chris Hicky and premiered on the Rolling Stone website in June 2013.[4] It features Crouse and his band performing in front of a convenience store when their van breaks down.[5]
Chart performance
"If You Want Some" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of February 9, 2013.[6] It also debuted at number 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 27, 2013.
Notes and References
- News: McDoanld. Christine. Joel Crouse Releases Debut Single “If You Want Some” February 5, 2013 – Song Review. November 25, 2013. Country Music Pride. February 4, 2013.
- News: Duckett. Richard. Ex-Holland resident Joel Crouse’s country single 'If You Want Some' hits 59 on Billboard. November 25, 2013. Telegram & Gazette. February 4, 2013.
- News: Dukes. Billy. Joel Crouse, ‘If You Want Some’ – Song Review. November 25, 2013. Taste of Country. February 6, 2013.
- News: Foster. Ben. Joel Crouse Debuts New Video For "If You Want Some" Today. November 25, 2013. Roughstock. June 20, 2013. https://archive.today/20131126043926/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/joel-crouse-debuts-new-video-for-if-you-want-some-today. November 26, 2013. dead.
- News: Crouse debuts video. November 25, 2013. Country Standard Time. June 20, 2013.
- News: Morris. Edward. Gary Allan Wears Triple Billboard Crowns This Week. https://web.archive.org/web/20130205045211/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1701230/gary-allan-wears-triple-billboard-crowns-this-week.jhtml. dead. February 5, 2013. November 25, 2013. Country Music Television. February 2, 2013.
- Web site: Billboard Country Update for July 22, 2013. 12. July 22, 2013. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 25, 2013. December 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231505/http://www1.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2013/country_update_0722.pdf. dead.
- Web site: Billboard Country Update for July 18, 2013. 8. July 18, 2013. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 25, 2013. December 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235033/http://www1.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2013/BCU_mw_0718.pdf. dead.
