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If You Ever Get Lonely

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Wikipedia article




"'If You Ever Get Lonely'" is a song written by Kyle Cook, Lisa Drew, Michael Dulaney, Steven Dale Jones and John Waite. It was originally recorded by Waite on his 2011 album 'Rough & Tumble' and released as the album's first single. It was covered by American country music duo Love and Theft on their second studio album, 'Love and Theft', in 2012 and released as the album's third single in June 2013.

Critical reception



Markus Papadatos of 'Digital Journal' described the song favorably, saying that "is one of Love and Thefts best singles that they have released in their career". He described the music video as "melancholic" and praised Liles' lead vocals. Billy Dukes of 'Taste of Country' gave the song one star out of five, stating that "Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson do little to put their individual marks on the story or production." Dukes wrote that "vocally, Love and Theft spend so much time at their high end, one loses appreciation for it" and "an overripe guitar solo further brings one back to the early 90s, a time not proudly remembered as bringing the best in pop ballads.

Music video



The music video was directed by Mason Dixon and premiered in July 2013. Filmed entirely in black-and-white, it features footage of the duo on their 2013 tour, as well as them performing the song both on stage, and in the empty audience stands. There is also a subplot of Gunderson texting his wife at home and getting encouragement from Liles to let it go. The duo are also seen in some shots playing rock-paper-scissors in their dressing room.

Chart performance



"If You Ever Get Lonely" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Country Airplay chart for the week of June 22, 2013. It also debuted at number 50 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of November 16, 2013.

References



Category:2011 songs

Category:2011 singles

Category:John Waite songs

Category:2013 singles

Category:Love and Theft (duo) songs

Category:RCA Records Nashville singles

Category:Songs written by Michael Dulaney

Category:Songs written by Steven Dale Jones

Category:Songs written by John Waite

Category:Song recordings produced by Josh Leo

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