Lot of Leavin' Left to Do
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"Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music
artist Dierks Bentley
. It was released in January 2005 as the lead-off single from his album Modern Day Drifter
. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, while it was a number-one hit in Canada.
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "personality packed uptempo number" "with the driving lead guitar and macho-lover lyric." She goes on to say that the song is "reminiscent of Waylon Jennings
at his charismatic outlaw best." On Bentley's vocals, she says that he "infuses the lyric with reckless, sexy charm."
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...
artist Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip...
. It was released in January 2005 as the lead-off single from his album Modern Day Drifter
Modern Day Drifter
- Album :- Singles :-Certifications:- Personnel :* Steve Brewster – drums* Jimmy Carter – bass guitar* J.T. Corenflos – electric guitar, Danelectro* Aubrey Haynie – fiddle* Lona Heins – background vocals* Wes Hightower – background vocals...
. It peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, while it was a number-one hit in Canada.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 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...
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "personality packed uptempo number" "with the driving lead guitar and macho-lover lyric." She goes on to say that the song is "reminiscent of Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
at his charismatic outlaw best." On Bentley's vocals, she says that he "infuses the lyric with reckless, sexy charm."
Music video
The music video was directed by Sam Erickson. It reached #1 on CMT's Top 20 Countdown in the summer of 2005.Chart positions
"Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" debuted at number forty-six on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of February 5, 2005.| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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