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This Ole Boy (song)
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Wikipedia article
'"This Ole Boy"' is a song written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip. Originally recorded by Joe Nichols for his 2011 album 'It's All Good', it was also recorded by Craig Morgan. His version of the song was released in July 2011 as the first single and title track from his 2012 album of the same name.
Content
Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, collectively known as The Peach Pickers, wrote the song. According to Hayslip, Davidson "had the groove going", and all three drew from personal experiences: "Its just a fun song about growing up like we did. We got those butterflies from that girl you drove her around you did go to the river you did start thinking about wanting to marry her." While on the road with Morgan, Akins heard him singing the song while preparing coffee on the bus, and decided that the song was "meant for" him.
Critical reception
Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave it four stars out of five, saying that "it's a move back away from the strident sound he's been forging lately" and "It's not a very original idea, but it's very well-executed". A less favorable review came from Billy Dukes of Taste of Country, who said "the whole song is sweet and unoffensive, but its too familiar for a man whos beginning a new chapter of his career".
Music video
The song's music video features Morgan performing the song on a fishing dock, with actress Angie Harmon portraying his love interest. It was filmed in Arrington, Tennessee.
Chart performance
Year-end charts
References
Category:2011 singles
Category:2011 songs
Category:Joe Nichols songs
Category:Craig Morgan songs
Category:Songs written by The Peach Pickers
Category:Black River Entertainment singles
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