You and Tequila
"You and Tequila" | ||||
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Single by Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter | ||||
from the album Hemingway's Whiskey | ||||
Released | May 31, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:03 | |||
Label | BNA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matraca Berg Deana Carter | |||
Producer(s) | Buddy Cannon | |||
Kenny Chesney singles chronology | ||||
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"You and Tequila" is a song written by
Background and writing
Deana Carter and Matraca Berg co-wrote the song, and both recorded their own versions: Carter on her album I'm Just a Girl (2003),[1] and Berg on her 2011 album The Dreaming Fields.[2]
Carter told Taste of Country that Berg was inspired to write the song after having been out on the town. According to Carter, the two began talking about relationships, when Carter said, "Yeah, it's just like men… they get in your blood!" Also, Carter added several references to California, because she was living there at the time.[3]
Chesney first heard the song when he and Carter toured together back in 2003.
Song information
Chesney and Potter's version of the song is set in the key of G♭ major with a vocal range from G♭3 to E♭5. The main chord pattern is G♭5-G♭/B♭-B♭sus2-G♭5.[6]
Critical reception
Chesney's version of the song has received positive reviews from music critics. Chris Talbott of the
Music video
Potter appears in the song's music video, which was filmed in Malibu, California and directed by Shaun Silva.[11]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 62 |
Canada | 5 |
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 33 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2011) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[16] | 7 |
US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 98 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[18] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "I'm Just a Girl review". Allmusic. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "The Dreaming Fields review". Allmusic. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Conaway, Alanna (May 13, 2011). "Kenny Chesney Feat. Grace Potter, 'You and Tequila' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- CMT. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney: Hemingway And Country Music". National Public Radio. September 24, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ ""You and Tequila" sheet music". Musicnotes.com. July 11, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2011. The sheet music indicates that the song is recorded a semitone lower than written.
- ^ Talbott, Chris (October 3, 2010). "So much for taking a break During his year of 'rest,' Kenny Chesney works overtime on his new album". Associated Press. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Review: Kenny Chesney's 'Hemingway's Whiskey'". Hitfix.com. September 29, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ Peacock, Bobby (May 17, 2011). ""You and Tequila" review". Roughstock. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ Friskics-Warren, Bill (September 28, 2010). "Click Track – Album review: Kenny Chesney, "Hemingway's Whiskey"". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chooses "You and Tequila" for Next Single". CMT. April 26, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kenny Chesney Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kenny Chesney – You and Tequila (feat. Grace Potter)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 18, 2022.