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The Swing (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'The Swing'" is a song written by Robert Ellis Orrall and Bob Regan, and recorded by American country music artist James Bonamy. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from the album 'Roots and Wings'. The song reached number 31 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 16 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart.
Music video
The music video was directed by chris rogers and premiered in March 1997. It was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina.
Critical reception
Frank Roberts of 'The Virginian-Pilot' called it a "clever novelty". David Simons of 'New Country' magazine wrote that it was "a catchy boy-meets-girl fiddle stomper."
Chart performance
"The Swing" debuted at number 72 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 5, 1997
References
Category:1997 singles
Category:James Bonamy songs
Category:Songs written by Bob Regan
Category:Songs written by Robert Ellis Orrall
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Doug Johnson (record producer)
Category:1997 songs
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