Say Goodnight

"Say Goodnight" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released in August 2012 as the third single from their album Life at Best. The song was written by Katrina Elam, Melissa Peirce and John Paul White.

"Say Goodnight"
Single by Eli Young Band
from the album Life at Best
ReleasedAugust 27, 2012 (2012-08-27)
GenreCountry
Length3:08
LabelRepublic Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Eli Young Band singles chronology
"Even If It Breaks Your Heart"
(2012)		 "Say Goodnight"
(2012)		 "Drunk Last Night"
(2013)

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, writing that "sparse instrumentation early gives the story room to be told and enjoyed."[1] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that "not only does it showcase their strong musical growth but it showcases a band unafraid to record songs that may be out of their typical comfort zone."[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered in November 2012.[3] The robot previously appeared in the 2012 film Argo.[4]

Chart performance

"Say Goodnight" debuted at number 49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 1, 2012.[5] It also debuted at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart for the week of February 9, 2013.

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] 10
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] 22
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 31

References
  1. Dukes, Billy (August 8, 2012). "Eli Young Band, 'Say Goodnight' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  2. Bjorke, Matt (August 2, 2012). "The Weekly Single Recap: August 1, 2012". Roughstock. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  3. "CMT : Videos : Eli Young Band : Say Goodnight". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  4. Dukes, Billy (November 10, 2012). "Robot in Eli Young Band's 'Say Goodnight' Video Also Stars in Hostage Flick 'Argo'". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  5. Morris, Edward (August 25, 2012). "Taylor Swift Makes Chart News With Latest Lyrical Declaration". Country Music Television. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  6. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  8. "Eli Young Band Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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