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Neon (Chris Young song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Neon'" is a song recorded by American country music artist Chris Young. It was released in March 2012 as the third single and title track from his album 'Neon' (2011). The song was written by Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne and Trevor Rosen. "Neon" received positive reviews from critics who praised the production, lyrics and Young's vocal performance. It stopped Young's five consecutive number-one hit run on the US Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 23. It also peaked at number 92 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of 'Taste of Country' gave the song four stars out of five, writing that Young "plays with notes high and low like a cat plays with a ball of yarn, sort of batting them back and forth, always in control." Tara Seetharam of 'Country Universe' gave the song an A grade, saying that Young's voice "sinks into the groove of the song so effortlessly youd think he was singing in his sleep, skating around the melody with an appropriate blend of conviction and restraint." Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine, reviewing the album, called it a strong track that uses "creative imagery to explain the seductive draw of a bar." In 2017, 'Billboard' contributor Chuck Dauphin put "Neon" at number three on his top 10 list of Young's best songs.
Music video
The music video was directed by Ryan Hamblin and premiered in May 2012. It was filmed at Melrose Billiards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Chart performance
"Neon" debuted at number 54 on the US 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 31, 2012. It also debuted at number 100 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart for the week of August 11, 2012. With a peak of number 23 on the country music charts, it became Young's first single to miss the Number One spot since 2007's "You're Gonna Love Me" peaked at number 48.
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Category:2011 songs
Category:2012 singles
Category:Chris Young (musician) songs
Category:RCA Records Nashville singles
Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud
Category:Songs written by Shane McAnally
Category:Songs written by Josh Osborne
Category:Songs written by Trevor Rosen
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