Six-Pack Summer Explained

Six-Pack Summer
Cover:Phil Vassar - Six Pack Summer.png
Type:single
Artist:Phil Vassar
Album:Phil Vassar
B-Side:Carlene
Released:June 4, 2001
Recorded:1999
Genre:Country
Length:3:39
Label:Arista Nashville
Producer:Phil Vassar, Byron Gallimore
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Prev Year:2001
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"Six-Pack Summer" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. It was released in June 2001 as the fourth single from his album Phil Vassar. It peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and at number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Vassar, Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black.

Content

The song paints a vivid picture of summer joys such as barbecuing, suntanning and partying.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it "one of those tunes that will want to make you reach for a six-pack of your favorite beverage and just kick back with the sun on your face." Also the song boasts a melody "as breezy as a day at the beach."[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Glen Rose, and features Vassar on his touring. It premiered on CMT on June 26, 2001.

Chart positions

It peaked at number 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart on September 15, 2001 and number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 22, 2001.

Year-end charts

References

Notes and References

  1. Billboard, June 9, 2001
  2. Web site: Best of 2001: Country Songs . . . 2001 . August 14, 2012.