Play It Again (song)

2014 single by Luke Bryan

"Play It Again"

Single by Luke Bryan
from the album  Crash My Party
Released| March 24, 2014 (2014-03-24)
Recorded| 2013
Genre| Country pop
Length| 3:47
Label| Capitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)|

* Dallas Davidson
* Ashley Gorley

Producer(s)| Jeff Stevens
Luke Bryan singles chronology
| "This Is How We Roll"
(2014)  | "Play It Again"
(2014)  | "Roller Coaster"
(2014)

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"Play It Again" is a song written by Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in March 2014 as the fourth single from Bryan’s 2013 album Crash My Party.[1] On April 17, 2014, the song became Bryan's eighth non-consecutive chart-topper on the Hot Country Songs chart, the most by any act in the time since his first number one "Rain Is a Good Thing" hit the top spot on July 24, 2010.[2]

## Content

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The protagonist approaches a girl at a tailgate party. Suddenly, the girl's favorite song comes on, causing her to ask the protagonist to dance with her, and they both exclaim "play it again" when the song is finished. He drives her home that night, when the song comes on the radio, triggering a similar reaction. The next week, they go on a date together where the protagonist plays the song on his guitar.

## Critical reception

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Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song 4 stars out of 5, praising both the lyrics for "[getting] at the emotion that hits young people who are full of life" and Bryan's charming delivery, which "sells the song". Bjorke also commended the label's timing in releasing a feel-good song so close to Summertime.[3] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country also gave the song a positive review, saying that "This superstar is enjoying a time when everything that he sings sounds unique and feels deeply satisfying. He’s found a few familiar themes that don’t grow old quickly, and his performances have gotten better with each release. ‘Play It Again’ is another hit for Bryan. When it finishes its chart run, it will likely be amongst the top 5 of his career."[4] Vickye Fisher of For The Country Record was less favorable, saying that "The choruses, full production guitars/drums and belted vocals, do nothing to make ‘Play It Again’ sound any different from any other songs on the album, or any other songs on the radio, for that matter. It’s not distinctive, it’s just boring."[5]

## Commercial reception

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"Play It Again" debuted at number 46 on the Country Airplay chart for the week ending of March 15, 2014.[6] Two weeks later, "Play It Again" entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 81 for the week ending of March 29, 2014.[7] "Play It Again" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart dated of April 17, 2014.[2] "Play It Again" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart for the week ending of May 31, 2014; the same week, Florida Georgia Line's "This Is How We Roll", on which Bryan is a featured artist, held the number two position on the Country Airplay chart, making Bryan the first artist in the chart's 24-year history to hold the top two positions simultaneously.[8]

"Play It Again" is currently certified six times platinum by the RIAA, reaching the mark on August 3, 2020[9]. As of April 2017, the song has sold 2,493,000 copies in the United States.[10]

## Music video

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The music video was directed by Michael Monaco and premiered in April 2014.[11]

## Charts and certifications

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2014)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 20
Canada Country (Billboard)[13] | 1
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 14
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[16] | 1

### Year-end charts

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Chart (2014)  | Position

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Canada Canadian Hot 100[17] | 75
US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 64
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 13
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[20] | 5

### Decade-end charts

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Chart (2010–2019)  | Position

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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[21] | 33

### Certifications

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| Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Gold  | 40,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] | Silver  | 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[24] | 7× Platinum  | 7,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ "Country: Going for Adds March 24, 2014". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
2. ^ a b Jessen, Wade. "Luke Bryan, Martina McBride Top Country Songs, Albums Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
3. ^ Bjorke, Matt. "Single Review: Luke Bryan - Play It Again". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
4. ^ "Luke Bryan, 'Play It Again' - ToC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. March 11, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
5. ^ "Luke Bryan 'Play It Again' – Single Review : For The Country Record". For The Country Record. February 26, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
6. ^ Trust, Gary. "Chart Highlights: American Authors Are 'Best' On Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
7. ^ "Luke Bryan - Play It Again". acharts. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
8. ^ Jessen, Wade; Trust, Gary. "Luke Bryan Locks Up Nos. 1 And 2 On Country Airplay Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
9. ^ "American certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
10. ^ Bjorke, Matt (April 17, 2017). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles Chart: April 17, 2017". Roughstock.
11. ^ "CMT : Videos : Luke Bryan : Play It Again". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
12. ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
13. ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
14. ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
15. ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
16. ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
17. ^ "Best of 2014: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
18. ^ "Best of 2014: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
19. ^ "Best of 2014: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
20. ^ "Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
21. ^ "Decade-End Charts: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
22. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Music Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
23. ^ "British single certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
24. ^ "American single certifications – Luke Bryan – Play It Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2020.

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Luke Bryan

Discography

Studio albums|

* I'll Stay Me
* Doin' My Thing
* Tailgates & Tanlines
* Crash My Party
* Kill the Lights
* What Makes You Country
* Born Here Live Here Die Here
* Mind of a Country Boy

Compilations|

* Spring Break...Here to Party

Extended plays|

* Spring Break 3...It's a Shore Thing
* Spring Break 4...Suntan City
* Spring Break 6...Like We Ain't Ever
* Spring Break...Checkin' Out
* Farm Tour... Here's to the Farmer

Singles|

* "All My Friends Say"
* "We Rode in Trucks"
* "Country Man"
* "Do I"
* "Rain Is a Good Thing"
* "Someone Else Calling You Baby"
* "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)"
* "I Don't Want This Night to End"
* "Drunk on You"
* "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"
* "Crash My Party"
* "That's My Kind of Night"
* "Drink a Beer"
* "Play It Again"
* "Roller Coaster"
* "I See You"
* "Kick the Dust Up"
* "Strip It Down"
* "Home Alone Tonight"
* "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day"
* "Move"
* "Fast"
* "Light It Up"
* "Most People Are Good"
* "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset"
* "What Makes You Country"
* "Knockin' Boots"
* "What She Wants Tonight"
* "One Margarita"
* "Down to One"
* "Waves"
* "Up"
* "Country On"
* "But I Got a Beer in My Hand"
* "Love You, Miss You, Mean It"

Guest singles|

* "The Only Way I Know"
* "This Is How We Roll"
* "Straight to Hell"
* "Buy Dirt"
* "Forever Country"

Other songs|

* "Good Directions"
* "Buzzkill"
* "Suntan City"
* "Games"

Concert tours|

* Farm Tour (2010–)
* Dirt Road Diaries Tour (2013)
* That's My Kind of Night Tour (2014–15)
* Kick the Dust Up Tour (2015)
* Kill the Lights Tour (2016–17)
* Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day Tour (2017)
* What Makes You Country Tour (2018)

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