"Just Sayin'"
Single by James Barker Band
from the EP Game On
ReleasedOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)
Genre
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Todd Clark
James Barker Band singles chronology
"Lawn Chair Lazy"
(2016)		 "Just Sayin'"
(2016)		 "Chills"
(2017)
Music video
"Just Sayin'" on YouTube

"Just Sayin'" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band.[1] The song was written by the band's lead singer James Barker, along with Travis Wood, Gavin Slate and producer Todd Clark.[2] It was the second single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[3]

Background

James Barker said that after their debut single "Lawn Chair Lazy", which he classified as a "chill, summer-style song", the band "wanted to do something a little more upbeat".[4] He called the song "a blast to play live".[5]

Commercial performance

"Just Sayin'" reached a peak of number seven on the Billboard Canada Country chart, becoming the band's second consecutive top ten hit after making their debut with "Lawn Chair Lazy".[6] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

Music video

The official music video was for "Just Sayin'" premiered on ET Canada on November 8, 2016, and features a cameo appearance by ET's Rick Campanelli.[8] The video features a man trying to talk to different women at a bar while James Barker Band performs on the stage.[9][10]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[6] 7

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[7] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ James, Mike (October 8, 2016). "James Barker Band release their second single "Just Sayin'"". Country 93.3. Rogers Media. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Just Sayin' — James Barker Band". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ↑ Varley, Ian (June 4, 2017). "James Barker Band – Game On: A feel-good introduction to the Canadian county act". Six Shooter Country. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  4. ↑ "James Barker Band Releases a New Single and it's a HOOT". Universal Music Canada. October 14, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ "JAMES BARKER BAND'S NEW SINGLE "JUST SAYIN' "". Arcade Songs. October 17, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. 1 2 "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – Just Sayin'". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. ↑ Furdyk, Brent (November 8, 2016). "James Barker Band Debuts New Video For 'Just Sayin' — Featuring A Special ET Canada Cameo!". ET Canada. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016.
  9. ↑ "James Barker Band – Just Sayin' Music Video". Top Country. November 24, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  10. ↑ "James Barker Band - Just Sayin'" (video). YouTube. November 30, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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