Talk to Time explained

Talk to Time
Cover:Talk to Time.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Tim Hicks
Album:Talk to Time
Genre:Country rock
Label:Open Road
Producer:Deric Ruttan
Prev Title:Dodge Out of Hell
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Yee to the Haw
Next Year:2023

"Talk to Time" is a song recorded by Canadian country rock artist Tim Hicks.[1] The song was written by Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, and Shane McAnally, while the track was produced by Deric Ruttan.[2] It is the fourth single and title track off Hicks' fifth studio album Talk to Time.[3] [4]

Background

Hicks usually writes his own songs, and he was resultingly somewhat hesitant to record "Talk to Time", which was written by Nashville songwriters Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, and Shane McAnally. He liked the "slowing down time" sentiment of the song, but felt it was too slow for his country rock style.[5] After encouragement from his wife, his kids, his manager, and his producer Deric Ruttan, Hicks decided to record a demo at home and "fell in love" with the song. He subsequently recorded it and later remarked that it is now a song that he "can't imagine not singing" as it "really hits home".[5] [6]

Critical reception

Graham Rockingham of the Hamilton Spectator remarked that "Talk to Time" is a "fitting" song for this stage of Hicks' career, ten years after the release of his debut album, describing it as a "sentimental tune about all those important things in our lives that sometimes we’re just too busy to appreciate as they’re happening".[5]

Live performance

Hicks performed "Talk to Time" live on CityTVs program "Breakfast Television", and the performance was uploaded to their website afterwards.[7]

Music video

The official music video for "Talk to Time" premiered exclusively on iHeartRadio.ca on February 21, 2023.[8] The video was directed by Travis Didluck and was filmed under the Burlington Skyway bridge in southern Ontario.[8] Hicks stated that he was surprised when his team told him where they were filming, as he was unaware that anyone could film under the Burlington Skyway.[5] The day that they filmed the video was "cold and windy", and a make-shift makeup tent on the set was blown away by the wind while Hicks was sitting in it.[5] The music video was later uploaded to YouTube on February 22, 2023.[9] [10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Talk to Time"! Chart (2023)! Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[11] 7

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tim Hicks Reflects on Past Decade with Release of "Talk to Time" to Radio + New Music Video. February 23, 2023. RGK Entertainment. April 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Talk to Time, Song by Tim Hicks. Spotify. September 2, 2022. April 26, 2023.
  3. Web site: Album Review: Tim Hicks, Talk to Time. Kim. Hughes. November 14, 2022. April 27, 2023. Parton and Pearl.
  4. Web site: Tim Hicks unveils video for his new single, "Talk To Time". Nanci. Dagg. February 23, 2023. Canadian Beats Media. April 27, 2023.
  5. News: Tim Hicks tries to slow down time on new single 'Talk to Time'. Graham. Rockingham. Hamilton Spectator. March 1, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Canadian Country Star Tim Hicks Reflects on the Decade Since His Debut with "Talk to Time" and Nostalgic Music Video. Front Porch Music. March 23, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  7. Web site: Tim Hicks performs new song 'Talk To Time' LIVE. Breakfast Television. April 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Tim Hicks Premieres 'Talk To Time' Video. John R.. Kennedy. iHeartRadio.ca. February 21, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Tim Hicks - Talk to Time (Official Video). YouTube. February 22, 2023. video. April 27, 2023.
  10. Web site: Music Video: Tim Hicks - "Talk To Time". April 27, 2023. Today's Country Magazine.
  11. Canada Country chart for July 15, 2023. Billboard . July 11, 2023. subscription.