It's Working (James Barker Band song)

"It's Working"
Single by James Barker Band
from the EP Game On
ReleasedAugust 23, 2017 (2017-08-23)
Genre
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
James Barker Band singles chronology
"Chills"
(2017)
"It's Working"
(2017)
"Good Together"
(2018)
Music video
"It's Working" on YouTube

"It's Working" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band. Barker co-wrote the song with Gavin Slate and Travis Wood.[1] It was the fourth single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[2]

Critical reception

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Sara Netemeyer of Country Fancast stated in response to the track: "there is no doubt these guys know how to write a catchy song".[3]

Commercial performance

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"It's Working" reached a peak of number three on the Billboard Canada Country chart, marking four consecutive top ten hits to open the band's radio career.[4] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[5]

Music video

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The official music video was for "It's Working" premiered on August 23, 2017,[6] and was directed by Pedro Rosa.[7] The video features footage from the band's live performances and backstage content, in addition to a cameo appearance by Dean Brody on his "Beautiful Freakshow" Tour.[8]

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4] 3

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[5] Gold 40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "It's Working — James Barker Band, Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Thompson, Brittany. "JAMES BARKER BAND - IT'S WORKING (VIDEO)". Pure Country 94. iHeart Radio Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Netemeyer, Sarah (August 23, 2017). "A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JAMES BARKER BAND [PHOTOS]". Country Fancast.
  4. ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – It's Working". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "James Barker Band - It's Working (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "JAMES BARKER BAND PREMIERE VIDEO FOR THEIR SINGLE, "IT'S WORKING"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. August 23, 2017.
  8. ^ "James Barker Band Release It's Working Video [WATCH]". Top Country. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.