"Country Song" | ||||
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Single by Seether | ||||
from the album Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray | ||||
Released |
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Recorded | 2010 | |||
Length | 3:49 | |||
Label | Wind-up | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Brendan O'Brien | |||
Seether singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Country Song" on YouTube |
"Country Song" is a song by South African rock band Seether. It was released on March 8, 2011 as the lead single from their fifth studio album Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray . [1]
According to frontman Shaun Morgan, the track's title "got its name from the swampy verse riff". [2] On the band's official message board, Morgan explained the track's background, saying "in some ways I guess I was dealing with growing up and having to make better life choices. It's definitely not a country song, but we recorded the album in Nashville, and felt like it was a small homage to such a wonderful city." [2]
The video alternates between a boy playing with various dolls and action figures, and the band portraying the boy's actions. A girl later appears, and both play with the toys, creating an increasingly chaotic scene for the band. [3]
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [4] | 53 |
Canada Rock ( Billboard ) [5] | 1 |
Czech Republic Rock (IFPI) [6] | 3 |
Mexico Airplay (Billboard) [7] | 42 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [8] | 72 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [9] | 2 |
Chart (2011) | Position |
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US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) [10] | 5 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ) [11] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |