"Over All Over Again" | ||||
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Single by James Barker Band | ||||
Released | May 14, 2021 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
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Producer(s) | Todd Clark | |||
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"Over All Over Again" on YouTube |
"Over All Over Again" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band. The song was co-written by the band's frontman James Barker, along with Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, and producer Todd Clark.[1] It was their first single released after signing with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40 in the United States.[2]
The band's frontman James Barker wrote "Over All Over Again" with his co-writers during a two-day locked-down writing session in Nashville, Tennessee during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He said it "felt like the right song at the right time" to be their first single on a U.S. label with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40.[4] Barker noted inspiration from Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain", viewing at as a "refreshed" version of the band's music and their introduction to Nashville.[5] He said there is a "kind of blueness to it from the darkness of the chords and melody, but the tempo keeps it clear of any gloomy territory".[4]
Caleigh DeCaprio of NY Country Swag stated that while the song speaks to a "relatively more serious situation" than the band's previous music, it contains the "effortlessly flawless vocals" and "unique sound and style" from the band.[6] Katrina Milich of Complete Country called the track the "perfect song to blast while driving with the windows down", saying it is "fun and upbeat but so relatable".[7] Madeline Crone of American Songwriter said the song "exhibits the band's growth while honing their craft in Nashville".[8] Top Country named "Over All Over Again" their "Pick of the Week" for August 8, 2021, noting a "bluesy undertone".[9]
Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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2022 | CCMA | Single Of The Year | Nominated | [10][11] |
"Over All Over Again" reached a peak of number one on Billboard Canada Country chart for the week of September 25, 2021,[12] becoming the band's third chart-topper in their home country.[13] It also peaked at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of August 21, 2021, marking their highest charting entry there, later surpassed by the song's follow-up single "New Old Trucks" in 2022.[14] The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[15]
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[16]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 68 |
Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |