"It's Working" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band. Barker co-wrote the song with Gavin Slate and Travis Wood.[1] It was the fourth single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[2]
| "It's Working" | ||||
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| Single by James Barker Band | ||||
| from the EP Game On | ||||
| Released | August 23, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:13 | |||
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| "It's Working" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editSara Netemeyer of Country Fancast stated in response to the track: "there is no doubt these guys know how to write a catchy song".[3]
Commercial performance
edit"It's Working" reached a peak of number three on the Billboard Canada Country chart, marking four consecutive top ten hits to open the band's radio career.[4] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[5]
Music video
editThe official music video was for "It's Working" premiered on August 23, 2017,[6] and was directed by Pedro Rosa.[7] The video features footage from the band's live performances and backstage content, in addition to a cameo appearance by Dean Brody on his "Beautiful Freakshow" Tour.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[5] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "It's Working — James Barker Band, Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Brittany. "JAMES BARKER BAND - IT'S WORKING (VIDEO)". Pure Country 94. iHeart Radio Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Netemeyer, Sarah (August 23, 2017). "A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JAMES BARKER BAND [PHOTOS]". Country Fancast.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – It's Working". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "James Barker Band - It's Working (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND PREMIERE VIDEO FOR THEIR SINGLE, "IT'S WORKING"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. August 23, 2017.
- ^ "James Barker Band Release It's Working Video [WATCH]". Top Country. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.