Daddy Lessons
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"Daddy Lessons" is a song recorded by the American singer
Background and composition
Written and produced by
Critical reception
Naming "Daddy Lessons" the best song on Lemonade,
There was controversy on if "Daddy Lessons" constituted a country track.[8] In 2016, the Recording Academy's country music committee rejected the inclusion of "Daddy Lessons".[9][10]
Recognition and accolades
"Daddy Lessons" and its performance at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards won Collaboration of the Year and Most Unforgettable Moment of the Year, respectively, at the 2017 Golden Boot Awards.[11] Slate placed "Daddy Lessons" in its top 31 songs of 2016 list,[citation needed] while NPR considered the track the 63rd best song of 2016.[12]
Impact and controversy
Textual allusion to the relationship with her father
According to some publications, the song may be a reference to the singer's turbulent relationship with her father, Mathew Knowles. Michelle Kim of The Fader reported that "Beyoncé also confronts the parallels between her husband and her father, who was found to have also cheated on her mother during their 31-year marriage" but which "nevertheless, Lemonade doesn't chronicle all the twists and turns that Beyoncé and her father's relationship has undergone. While Beyoncé owes a lot to her persistent and sometimes even controlling father, die hard Beyoncé fans know that it's always been complicated".[13] Joi-Marie McKenzie of ABC News writes that the singer "got introspective, sharing what she learned about men from her father" and she also has "shut down rumors that her father had never met her daughter, Blue Ivy, in the song's corresponding music video. Home footage showed the two happily playing".[14]
During an academic lecture at Texas Southern University, Mathew Knowles, interviewed by Sirius XM's Mark Thompson, clarified leaked rumors following the release of the song, saying:[15]
"I can only speak of being a proud father. I think Beyoncé pushed the envelope of creativity on this HBO special. [...] The media would have you think I've never spoken to Beyoncé. But as you can see in the documentary, that me and Blue Ivy was playing. I'm a grown-up, I'm 64 years old, it doesn't bother me what people say about me. I know the facts. I know how many times I see my kids, and they speak to me so that's not important to me."
Black cowboy culture
The song has been credited as starting a trend of "pop stars toying with
Reactions to the performance at the Country Music Association Awards
Beyoncé's performance of "Daddy Lessons" at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards along with the
Commercial performance
After the release of Lemonade, "Daddy Lessons" debuted and peaked on the
After the release of the country music dual lead singles "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" for Beyoncé's eighth studio album Cowboy Carter (2024), "Daddy Lessons" increased up 370% on music streaming service.[26]
Remix
On November 2, 2016, Beyoncé released a remix of "Daddy Lessons" with the American country band the Dixie Chicks (later renamed the Chicks) free of charge on her website.[4] On November 20, 2016, "Daddy Lessons" was released as a promotional single on iTunes and multiple streaming services. The song samples Darrell Scott's song "Long Time Gone" which was covered by the Chicks as the lead single on their 2002 album Home.[27]
Cover versions
"Daddy Lessons" was added to the Chicks' during their DCX MMXVI World Tour. On April 30, 2016, the song was covered for the first time at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England[28] and remained in their setlist throughout the remainder of the European leg of the tour in addition to the North American leg of the tour. Billboard describes the performance as "faithful" to the original song.[28]
In 2019, the song was covered in the episode "Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House" from the
In 2024 the song was covered by
Live performances
"Daddy Lessons" was part of the setlist of Beyonce's
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australia Urban Singles (ARIA)[33] | 12 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[34] | 62 |
France ( SNEP)[35]
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90 |
Netherlands Digital Songs (Billboard)[36] | 7 |
Scotland (OCC)[37] | 25 |
Sweden Digital Songs (Billboard)[38] | 7 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[39] | 73 |
40 | |
13 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[42] | 41 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[43] | 26 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[44] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[45] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[46] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[47] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[48] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ Liebig, Lorie (3 November 2016). "See Beyonce, Dixie Chicks Surprise the CMA Awards with 'Daddy Lessons' and 'Long Time Gone' Mashup". Wide Open Country. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ Reynolds, Megan (3 November 2016). "Watch Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks Kill 'Daddy Lessons' at the CMA Awards". Jezebel. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Daddy Lessons featuring the Dixie Chicks". SoundCloud.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (2016-11-03). "Beyonce's 'Daddy Lessons': 10 Fun Facts". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ a b Platon, Adelle (2016-04-28). "Beyonce's Folky 'Lemonade' Track 'Daddy Lessons': Co-Writer Kevin Cossom Shares the Story Behind the 'Tough' Song". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Wilson, Carl (2016-04-25). "Beyoncé's Lemonade Is a Spectacle to Rival "Thriller." But How Is It as Strictly Music?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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- ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (December 7, 2016). "AP Source: Grammy country committee rejects Beyonce song". The Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (2016-12-08). "Beyonce's Country Song 'Daddy Lessons' Rejected by Grammys". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ Stecker, Liv (2017-06-05). "Dixie Chicks and Beyonce Earn Two 2017 Golden Boot Awards". The Boot. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs of 2016".
- ^ Kim, Michelle (2016-04-25). "A Brief History Of Beyoncé And Her Father, Mathew Knowles". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ McKenzie, Joi-Marie (2016-05-19). "Beyonce Has 'Proud Dad' Moment With Father Mathew Knowles". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (2016-04-27). "Beyoncé's Father Comments on Those 'Lemonade' Lyrics". Elle. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "Giddy Up! Here's What You Need to Know About the Yeehaw Agenda". Rolling Stone. 8 March 2019.
- ^ "How the 'Yeehaw Agenda' Disrupted Texas Country Culture for Good". Texas Monthly. 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "This Year's Grammys Were the Ultimate Tribute to Yeehaw Culture". Observer. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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- ^ Blake, Liza (2016-11-02). "Brad Paisley, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini & More React to Beyonce Performing at 2016 CMA Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ a b "All 12 of Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard.biz. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "BRIT Certified".
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew; Denis, Kyle; Lipshutz, Jason (February 14, 2024). "Beyoncé's 'Daddy Lessons' Up 370% in Streams Following Reveal of Her New Country Era". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "See Beyonce, The Chicks' Surprise 'Daddy Lessons' at CMA Awards". Rolling Stone. 3 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Dixie Chicks Cover Beyonce's 'Daddy Lessons': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ "Riverdale season 3 soundtrack". WaterTower Music. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ Grow, Kory (February 14, 2024). "Reneé Rapp Shares Her 'Daddy Lessons' With Beyoncé Cover in Paris". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Beyoncé Kicks Off 'Formation' Tour in Miami, Jay Z Shows Support But Doesn't Perform". ET. 27 April 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Beyoncé made country magic with the Dixie Chicks on 'Daddy Lessons'". USA Today. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
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- SNEP. Archived from the originalon September 5, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Netherlands Digital Songs". Billboard. May 2, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Sweden Digital Songs". Billboard. May 2, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
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- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Beyoncé – Daddy Lessons" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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