On the Water (song) explained

On the Water
Type:single
Cover:On the Water.jpeg
Artist:James Barker Band featuring Dalton Dover
Ep:Ahead of Our Time
Genre:Country
Length:2:58
Producer:Todd Clark
Chronology:James Barker Band singles
Prev Title:Meet Your Mama
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Ahead of Our Time
Next Year:2023

"On the Water" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band featuring American country music artist Dalton Dover.[1] [2] The song was written by the four members of the band, along with Ben Johnson, Jordan Minton, and Hunter Phelps, while it was produced by Todd Clark.[3] It is the second single from the band's extended play Ahead of Our Time.[4]

Background

James Barker stated that the song "touches on all the best parts of summer: fishing, swimming, chilling in a floaty and above all, doing anything but working". He added that the band "released so many songs about beer that we figured maybe it was time to release a song about the second most important liquid of the summer – water".[5]

Critical reception

Erica Zisman of Country Swag stated that the song "screams summertime" and is "perfect to add to any beach or boating playlist," while adding that the song is a "great example of all the talent" between James Barker Band and Dalton Dover.[6] Melinda Lorge of Music Mayhem favourably reviewed the song, framing it as an "uptempo duet" where the two artists "tap into the well-deserved need to unwind with a brewsky, sunshine, and waves on a lakeside paradise after clocking out of the repetitive 9-5 workday shift".[7] Gabby Shukin of CJVR Today's Best Country described the track as a "summer anthem".[8] Stevie Connor of The Sound Cafe called the song a "boat-ready hit", noting Dalton Dover's "soulful vocals" and James Barker Band's "toe-tapping melodies".[9]

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[10] 6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On the Water". May 26, 2023. Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.. August 10, 2023.
  2. Web site: James Barker Band hard act to follow. John. Emms. July 20, 2023. Timmins Daily Press. August 10, 2023.
  3. Web site: On the Water - Single by James Barker Band. Spotify. May 26, 2023. August 10, 2023. Records Label.
  4. Web site: James Barker Band Pops 'Champagne' For Upcoming EP 'Ahead Of Our Time'. Music Row. Lorie. Hollabaugh. 11 September 2023 . September 23, 2023.
  5. Web site: James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On The Water". May 26, 2023. The Country Note. Nashville, Tennessee. August 14, 2023.
  6. Web site: James Barker Band Collabs with Dalton Dover on New Song "On the Water". May 26, 2023. Erica. Zisman. Country Swag. August 15, 2023.
  7. Web site: LISTEN: James Barker Band Teams With Dalton Dover On Summer-Ready Single, "On The Water". Melinda. Lorge. Music Mayhem Magazine. May 27, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  8. Web site: New Song – James Barker Band – On The Water Ft. Dalton Dover. Gabby. Shukin. CJVR Today's Best Country. May 26, 2023. Melfort, Saskatchewan. August 14, 2023.
  9. Web site: James Barker Band Featuring Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer With Party Cove Anthem 'On The Water'. Stevie. Connor. The Sound Cafe. 30 May 2023 . August 14, 2023.
  10. Canada Country chart for October 14, 2023. Billboard . October 10, 2023. subscription.

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