Old Country Soul Explained

Old Country Soul
Artist:The Reklaws
Album:Freshman Year
Type:single
Genre:Country
Chronology:The Reklaws singles
Prev Title:I Do Too
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Can't Help Myself
Next Year:2020

"Old Country Soul" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country duo The Reklaws.[1] The song was co-written by the duo with Dakota Jay, William King, and Travis Wood.[2] It was the fifth single off their debut studio album Freshman Year.[3]

Critical reception

Taryn McElheran of Canadian Beats Media highlighted the presence of both Walker siblings vocals adding that the song "mixes both new and old country sound creating a new and catchy tune".[4]

Commercial performance

"Old Country Soul" reached peaks of #4 on the Billboard Canada Country chart, and #87 on the Canadian Hot 100, both for the week of February 8, 2020. It was certified Platinum by Music Canada.

Music video

The official music video for "Old Country Soul" premiered on September 12, 2019.[5] It features both Jenna Walker and Stuart Walker of the Reklaws, and was directed by Ben Knechtel.[6]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Freshman Year CD booklet.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Country Soul New Single From The Reklaws, The Latest Single From Debut Album Freshman Year. Now and Then Magazine. 17 July 2020.
  2. Web site: The Reklaws - Old Country Soul. New Country Songs. April 17, 2021.
  3. Web site: THE REKLAWS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM 'FRESHMAN YEAR' . SoundZine. August 29, 2019.
  4. Web site: Review – The Reklaws. Canadian Beats Media. Taryn. McElheran. September 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: The Reklaws - Old Country Soul. YouTube. September 12, 2019. video. April 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: The Reklaws: Old Country Soul (2019). IMDb. April 16, 2021.
  7. Freshman Year. The Reklaws. 2019 . CD booklet . Universal Music Canada. 0250806250.