Right on Time (Brandi Carlile song)

Last updated
"Right on Time"
Brandi Carlile - Right on Time.png
Single by Brandi Carlile
from the album In These Silent Days
ReleasedJuly 21, 2021
Studio RCA Studio A (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre Folk rock
Length3:05
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Brandi Carlile singles chronology
"Speak Your Mind"
(2021)
"Right on Time"
(2021)
"We Don't Know We're Living"
(2021)

"Right on Time" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on July 21, 2021 as the lead single from her seventh studio album In These Silent Days . The song received three Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Contents

Background

The song was written when Carlile was quarantining in the Washington countryside during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Carlile, the song's lyrics refer to events that happened during the pandemic: "babies were born, divorces were had, people died, and there's something really human about the obstacles that we've put in front of ourselves." [1]

Live performances

Carlile performed "Right on Time" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 21, 2021, coinciding with the release of the music video. [2] She also performed the song on The Howard Stern Show on October 5, 2021; [3] Saturday Night Live on October 23, 2021, and at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022. [4]

Music video

Carlile released the video for the song on July 21, 2021. The music video for the song was directed by American actress Courteney Cox. The video's look, which has been compared to David Bowie's aesthetic, was designed by stylist Maryam Malakpour. Since part of the video was shot underwater, Carlile had to take swimming lessons to overcome her lifelong aquaphobia. [1]

Alternate versions

Carlile has released two alternate versions of the song. On August 27, 2021, she released a stripped-down version, "Right on Time (In Harmony)". [5] On September 24, 2021, she released a live version of the single recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the Colorado Symphony. [6]

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Right on Time"
Chart (2021–2022)Peak
position
US Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [7] 26
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [8] 43
US Rock Airplay ( Billboard ) [9] 44

Related Research Articles

Tiny Dancer 1972 single by Elton John

"Tiny Dancer" is a song written by English musician and composer Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman Across the Water, and was later produced and released as a single in 1972.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandi Carlile</span> American singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Brandi Marie Carlile is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans different genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lori McKenna</span> American musician

Lorraine McKenna is an American folk, Americana, and country music singer-songwriter. In 2016, she was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and won Best Country Song for co-writing the hit single "Girl Crush" performed by Little Big Town. In 2017, she again won Best Country Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for writing "Humble and Kind" performed by Tim McGraw. McKenna along with Lady Gaga, Natalie Hemby and Hillary Lindsey wrote the second single off the soundtrack to the 2018 film A Star Is Born called "Always Remember Us This Way.” McKenna performed backing vocals along with Lindsey and Hemby, and the song received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

<i>The Story</i> (Brandi Carlile album) 2007 studio album by Brandi Carlile

The Story is the second album by Americana singer & Songwriter Brandi Carlile, and was released on April 3, 2007. The album peaked at number 41 in the Billboard 200 on May 5, 2007. The Story was produced by T Bone Burnett and recorded over eleven days on two-inch audio tape in The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. The album also features the guitarists and songwriters Phil and Tim Hanseroth, drummer Matt Chamberlain, cellist Josh Neumann and backing vocals by the Indigo Girls on "Cannonball". The album was re-recorded as Cover Stories featuring various artists covering the songs such as Dolly Parton, Pearl Jam and Adele in aid of the charity War Child.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Story (Brandi Carlile song)</span> 2007 single by Brandi Carlile

"The Story" is a song released as a single by American folk rock singer Brandi Carlile, written by Phil Hanseroth, from her 2007 album The Story. It is one of Carlile's best-known songs and has been included in the setlist of all of her concert tours to date.

<i>Give Up the Ghost</i> (album) 2009 studio album by Brandi Carlile

Give Up the Ghost is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on October 6, 2009, through Columbia Records. The album was produced by Grammy Award winner Rick Rubin and contains a collaboration with Elton John titled "Caroline". Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album also features Chad Smith, Amy Ray and Benmont Tench.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Secret Sisters</span> American singing duo

The Secret Sisters are an Americana singing and songwriting duo consisting of vocalists Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle. The duo's music has been compared to artists like the Everly Brothers.

<i>Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony</i> 2011 live album by Brandi Carlile

Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on May 3, 2011, through Columbia Records. Recorded during two sold-out shows in November 2010 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington, the album features Washington-native Carlile and her long-time band performing alongside the Seattle Symphony. Seattle-based producer and audio engineer Martin Feveyear recorded the concerts, which contained orchestral arrangements by Paul Buckmaster and Sean O'Loughlin. Carlile had previously performed with the Seattle Symphony in 2008 at the same venue.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ruby Amanfu</span> American singer-songwriter

Ruby Amanfu is an American recording artist based in Nashville. Amanfu has released seven studio albums and multiple singles. She is known for being one half of the duo Sam & Ruby, whose album was named Associated Press Album of the Year in 2009. Amanfu is also known for her collaborations with Jack White in his all-female band, The Peacocks, and has widely appeared on his critically acclaimed solo albums, Blunderbuss and Lazaretto. In 2020 and 2022, Amanfu was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for co-writing "Hard Place" by H.E.R. and "A Beautiful Noise" by Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile, and was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award.

<i>Bear Creek</i> (album) 2012 studio album by Brandi Carlile

Bear Creek is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. The album was released June 5, 2012, through Columbia Records. The album was produced by Grammy Award winner Trina Shoemaker. The title of the album refers to the Bear Creek Studio at which the majority of the album was recorded.

<i>The Firewatchers Daughter</i> 2015 studio album by Brandi Carlile

The Firewatcher's Daughter is the fifth studio album by Brandi Carlile, released on March 3, 2015, on ATO Records. The lead single, "The Eye", was released in December 2014. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album at the 2016 awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandi Carlile discography</span>

The discography of Brandi Carlile, an American singer-songwriter and producer, consists of seven studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, three demo albums, 15 extended plays, and 31 singles.

<i>By the Way, I Forgive You</i> 2018 studio album by Brandi Carlile

By the Way, I Forgive You is the sixth studio album by Brandi Carlile, released on February 16, 2018. "The Joke" was released as the album's lead single. The album was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings. The album art is an original painting by Scott Avett. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album in 2019, as well being nominated for Album of the Year.

"The Joke" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. It was co-written by Carlile, Dave Cobb, and Phil and Tim Hanseroth, and produced by Cobb and Shooter Jennings. It was released on November 13, 2017, as the lead single off By the Way, I Forgive You, Carlile's sixth album. With music inspired by "An American Trilogy" by Elvis Presley, the lyrics are intended to uplift people who are marginalized by society. The song received widespread critical acclaim, winning two Grammy awards.

The Highwomen is an American country music supergroup composed of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires. Formed in 2019, the group's self-titled debut album was released on September 6 of the same year by Elektra Records and was produced by Dave Cobb.

<i>The Highwomen</i> (album) 2019 studio album by the Highwomen

The Highwomen is the debut studio album by country music supergroup the Highwomen, made up of band members Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires. It was released on September 6, 2019, by Elektra Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bring My Flowers Now</span> 2019 single by Tanya Tucker

"Bring My Flowers Now" is a song by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. The song was written by Tucker with Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth and Phil Hanseroth. It was released on August 16, 2019, as the fourth single from Tucker's twenty-fifth studio album While I'm Livin'. After 14 nominations throughout her career, the song earned Tucker her first Grammy Award. "Bring My Flowers Now" won Best Country Song in addition to being nominated for Best Country Solo Performance and the all-genre Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Rolling Stone placed the song at number 3 on their Best Country and Americana Songs of 2019 list, while Billboard ranked the song at number 27 on their list of the 35 Best Country Songs of the 2010s. The song peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

<i>In These Silent Days</i> 2021 studio album by Brandi Carlile

In These Silent Days is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released via Low Country Sound/Elektra Records on October 1, 2021. The album received critical acclaim, and the lead single "Right on Time" garnered Carlile three Grammy Award nominations in 2022, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The album earned Carlile seven more Grammy nominations in 2023, including Album of the Year and Best Americana Album, while the single "You and Me on the Rock" earned three nominations, including Record of the Year, and "Broken Horses" earned two nominations: Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.

"You and Me on the Rock" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile featuring American indie pop band Lucius. It was released on June 13, 2022, as the second single of the former's seventh studio album In These Silent Days. The song received three Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year, Best Americana Performance and Best American Roots Song at the 65th ceremony.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phil and Tim Hanseroth</span> Musicians who play with Brandi Carlile

The Hanseroth Twins are a musical duo consisting of twin brothers Phillip John and Timothy Jay Hanseroth, artists, songwriters, and producers, best known for their work with Brandi Carlile.

References

  1. 1 2 Mauren Lee Lenker (July 21, 2021). "How 'The Joke' and a DM led Courteney Cox to direct Brandi Carlile's new music video". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  2. Freeman, Jon (July 22, 2021). "Watch Brandi Carlile Perform a Soaring 'Right on Time' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  3. Uitti, Jacob (October 9, 2021). "Brandi Carlile Performs Original, Elton John Cover on 'Howard Stern Show'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  4. Hussey, Allison (April 3, 2022). "Brandi Carlile Performs "Right on Time" at the 2022 Grammys: Watch". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  5. "Brandi Carlile Releases Acoustic Version of New Single, "Right On Time (In Harmony)"". American Songwriter . August 27, 2021. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  6. Kahn, Andy (September 24, 2021). "Brandi Carlile Releases 'Right On Time (In Symphony)' Single". JamBase. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  7. "Brandi Carlile Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  8. "Brandi Carlile Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  9. "Brandi Carlile Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.