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A Good Day to Run
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Wikipedia article
"'A Good Day to Run'" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darryl Worley. It was released in September 2000 as the second single from his debut album 'Hard Rain Don't Last'. It peaked at number 12 on the United States 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 76 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100.Mayfield, Geoff" (June 16, 2001), "Top Songwriters: Plenty Of New Faces & Repeat Contenders". 'Billboard'. '113' (24):56 The song was written by Worley and Bobby Tomberlin.
Content
The song is an uptempo and the narrator is a blue-collar worker who breaks free of his day job. He states it looks like "a good day to run".
Critical reception
In one positive review, Chuck Taylor for Billboard Magazine called Worley's phrasing "undeniably country and as appealing as his performance was on the ballad 'When You Need My Love'", and said he "demonstrates more vocal personality."Taylor, Chuck" (September 30, 2000), "Reviews & Previews: SINGLES". 'Billboard'. '112' (40):26 'Billboard' magazine also called "A Good Day to Run" a "free-wheeling, light-spirited cut" and a "strong single."Taylor, Chuck (2000-09-30), "Reviews & Previews: SINGLES". 'Billboard'. '112' (40):26
Music video
The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy, and features Worley singing the song on a stage outside, and on the road in a Jeep Wrangler. The video was filmed near Worley's hometown in Savannah, Tennessee.
Chart performance
"A Good Day to Run" debuted at number 62 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of October 7, 2000. It also debuted at number 74 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks for the week of November 6, 2000 but never peaked as the magazine ceased publication the next week.
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References
Category:2000 songs
Category:Darryl Worley songs
Category:2000 singles
Category:Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy
Category:Songs written by Darryl Worley
Category:Song recordings produced by Frank Rogers (record producer)
Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud
Category:DreamWorks Records singles
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