The High Life (song) explained

The High Life
Cover:Colt-ford the-high-life.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Colt Ford with Chase Rice
Album:Thanks for Listening
Genre:Country rap
Label:Average Joes Entertainment
Chronology:Colt Ford
Prev Title:Drivin' Around Song
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Workin' On
Next Year:2014

"The High Life" is a song recorded by American country rap singer Colt Ford and country music singer Chase Rice. It is the first single from Ford's fifth studio album, Thanks for Listening. The song was written by Ford, Rice, Jesse Rice, Zach Crowell and Chris Cline.

Critical reception

In his review for the album, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a very positive review, saying that "it has already started to rival some of Colt’s previous big hits (like “Drivin’ Around Song” and “Dirt Road Anthem”). This one’s all about having a good time with your friends."[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Scott Hansen and premiered in May 2014.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Album Review: Colt Ford – Thanks For Listening. 1 July 2014. Taste of Country. 11 July 2015.
  2. News: White. Tom. The High Life Colt Ford. July 11, 2014. Channel 757. May 7, 2014.
  3. Web site: Colt Ford Chart History: Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales. Billboard. December 5, 2020.