Don't Think I Don't Think About It
Encyclopedia
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a song recorded by American
singer Darius Rucker
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
, was released to country
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
's "Night Games
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
, at number 35.
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a song recorded by American
singer Darius Rucker
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
, was released to country
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
's "Night Games
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
, at number 35.
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a song recorded by American
singer Darius Rucker
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
, was released to country
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
's "Night Games
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
, at number 35.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker is an American musician. He first gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld and Dean Felber...
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
Clay Mills
Clayton Bernard "Clay" Mills is an American songwriter. His credits include the #1 hits "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" by Darius Rucker, which won Mills an award from ASCAP. Other country music artists who have charted with his singles include Andy Griggs...
, was released to country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
Learn to Live
Learn to Live is the second solo studio album by American country artist, Darius Rucker. The album was released September 16, 2008 on Capitol Nashville Records and was produced by Frank Rogers...
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games
Night Games
"Night Games is a 1983 single written by Blake Mevis and Norro Wilson and recorded by Charley Pride. Originally recorded by Ray Stevens in 1981, "Night Games" was Charley Pride's twenty-ninth and final number one country hit...
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
Content
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is a mid-tempo, backed mainly by guitars. Its narrator describes a man who has left his former lover. He tells her that he thinks about what they could have been.Critical reception
The song received a positive review from BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
Chart performance
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" debuted at number 51 on the Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, at number 35.
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a song recorded by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker is an American musician. He first gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld and Dean Felber...
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
Clay Mills
Clayton Bernard "Clay" Mills is an American songwriter. His credits include the #1 hits "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" by Darius Rucker, which won Mills an award from ASCAP. Other country music artists who have charted with his singles include Andy Griggs...
, was released to country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
Learn to Live
Learn to Live is the second solo studio album by American country artist, Darius Rucker. The album was released September 16, 2008 on Capitol Nashville Records and was produced by Frank Rogers...
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games
Night Games
"Night Games is a 1983 single written by Blake Mevis and Norro Wilson and recorded by Charley Pride. Originally recorded by Ray Stevens in 1981, "Night Games" was Charley Pride's twenty-ninth and final number one country hit...
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
Content
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is a mid-tempo, backed mainly by guitars. Its narrator describes a man who has left his former lover. He tells her that he thinks about what they could have been.Critical reception
The song received a positive review from BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
Chart performance
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" debuted at number 51 on the Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, at number 35.
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a song recorded by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker is an American musician. He first gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld and Dean Felber...
. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills
Clay Mills
Clayton Bernard "Clay" Mills is an American songwriter. His credits include the #1 hits "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" by Darius Rucker, which won Mills an award from ASCAP. Other country music artists who have charted with his singles include Andy Griggs...
, was released to country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first single off his studio album Learn to Live
Learn to Live
Learn to Live is the second solo studio album by American country artist, Darius Rucker. The album was released September 16, 2008 on Capitol Nashville Records and was produced by Frank Rogers...
. The song made Rucker the first individual African-American artist to chart a number one country hit since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games
Night Games
"Night Games is a 1983 single written by Blake Mevis and Norro Wilson and recorded by Charley Pride. Originally recorded by Ray Stevens in 1981, "Night Games" was Charley Pride's twenty-ninth and final number one country hit...
" reached the top of the charts in September 1983.
Content
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is a mid-tempo, backed mainly by guitars. Its narrator describes a man who has left his former lover. He tells her that he thinks about what they could have been.Critical reception
The song received a positive review from BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
reviewer Deborah Evans Price, who said that the single "is that perfect combination of solid production, a great vocal and finely crafted song that adds up to a hit." The 9513 reviewer Jim Malec gave the song a "thumbs up" rating. Although he thought that Rucker sounded comfortable in a country setting, and that the song was not overly produced, it still felt "machine-made". Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
simple called the song "pretty great," and People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
called it a "bittersweet ballad".
Chart performance
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" debuted at number 51 on the Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts dated for May 3, 2008. The song reached a peak of Number One on the chart week of October 4, making Rucker the first solo African American artist to reach the top of the country charts since Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
's "Night Games" in 1983. The song remained on top of the chart for a second consecutive week. It is also his first solo Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, at number 35.
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|