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Rough & Ready
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Wikipedia article
"'Rough & Ready'" is a song written by Blair Mackichan, Brian Gene White and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in April 2004 as the second and final single from his album 'Comin' On Strong'. Although the song was not a Top 10 hit, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Content
The male narrator professes his masculinity in the song. In the opening, session guitarist J. T. Corenflos was asked by producer Trey Bruce to "come up with some funky, country kind of lick to start this song", so he improvised one.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that it "fits Adkins' larger-than-life personality and Louisiana roughneck past." She says that Adkins "launches into the rapid-fire lyrics with gusto" and that he "goes for broke with a terrific vocal performance - and the spoken asides he tosses into the mix are hilarious."'Billboard', May 1, 2004
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Salomon, and features NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. It also features Jennifer Lee Wiggins as Kate.
Chart performance
"Rough & Ready" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs for the week of April 17, 2004.
Year-end charts
References
Category:2004 singles
Category:Trace Adkins songs
Category:Songs written by Craig Wiseman
Category:Capitol Records Nashville singles
Category:Music videos directed by Michael Salomon
Category:Songs written by Blair MacKichan
Category:2003 songs
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