Postcard from Paris
| "Postcard from Paris" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Band Perry | ||||
| from the album The Band Perry | ||||
| Released | March 5, 2012 | |||
| Format | Music download | |||
| Genre | Country, Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) |
Jeff Cohen Kara DioGuardi Kimberly Perry Neil Perry Reid Perry | |||
| Producer(s) | Nathan Chapman | |||
| The Band Perry singles chronology | ||||
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"Postcard from Paris" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in March 2012 as the fifth single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song was written by group members Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry with Jeff Cohen and Kara DioGuardi.[1]
Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a beautiful song that finds a fresh way to spell love."[2]
Music video
The music video was directed by David McClister and filmed in New Orleans. It premiered on CMT on June 1, 2012.[3]
Chart performance
"Postcard from Paris" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 24, 2012.[4] It also debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of May 19, 2012.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 60 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Conaway, Alanna. "The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- ↑ Dukes, Billy (March 5, 2012). "The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- ↑ "The Band Perry to Perform on NBC's 'Today,' Debut 'Postcard From Paris' Music Video on Friday". Country Music Is Love. May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ↑ Morris, Edward (March 17, 2012). "Charts: Dierks Bentley's "Home," Lady A's Own the Night Own the Heights". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- ↑ "The Band Perry – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for The Band Perry.
- ↑ "The Band Perry – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for The Band Perry.
- ↑ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ↑ "American single certifications – The Band Perry – Postcard From Paris". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 21, 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH