This Bar
"This Bar" is a song co-written and recorded by American country artist Morgan Wallen.[1] The song was co-written with Hardy, Jackson Morgan, Jake Scott, Ernest K. Smith, and Ryan Vojtesak.[2] It was the second promotional single from Wallen's sophomore album Dangerous: The Double Album.[3][4]
"This Bar" | |
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Promotional single by Morgan Wallen | |
from the album Dangerous: The Double Album | |
Released | December 31, 2019 |
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Length | 3:05 |
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Background
Prior to the song's official release, Wallen occasionally performed "This Bar" as part of his live show.[5] The track was officially released on New Year's Eve in 2019. Wallen stated: "Wrote this song with my buddies about some moments and times in my life that have made me who I am today. Some good, some bad, but all of em I can look back on and grin a little".[6]
Critical reception
Lauren Hoffman of Taste of Country called the song a "feel-good track" and a "refreshing take on what we can learn from our experiences"[7] Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone referred to it as "anthemic" noting Wallen's "impassioned vocals".[5] Country Music Tattletale described the song as a "nostalgic tip-of-the-hat to late nights and locales".[8]
Commercial performance
"This Bar" peaked at #29 on Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of January 18, 2020.[9] It entered the Hot 100 in the United States at #92 and the Canadian Hot 100 at #81 for the week of January 23, 2021 following the release of Wallen's album.[10][11] It has been certified Platinum by Music Canada.[12]
Charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000 |
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | December 31, 2019 |
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Big Loud |
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References
- Bestler, Dylan (January 2, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Kicks Off 2020 By Reminiscing in "This Bar"". NY Country Swag.
- "This Bar - Morgan Wallen". AllMusic. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Morgan Wallen Announces Dangerous: The Double Album, Out January 8". Umusic. November 12, 2020.
- Kaufman, Gil (November 12, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Announces 30-Track Double Album 'Dangerous': The 'Idea Started Off As Just a Joke'". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- Freeman, Jon (December 31, 2019). "Morgan Wallen Surprise Releases New Song 'This Bar'". Rolling Stone.
- Mahjouri, Shakiel (December 31, 2019). "Morgan Wallen Sets 'This Bar' High With Final Release Of 2019". ET Canada.
- Hoffman, Lauren (January 6, 2020). "Morgan Wallen's New Track 'This Bar' Is Nostalgic [Listen]". Taste of Country.
- "Find Yourself In "This Bar" with Morgan Wallen". Country Music Tattletale. January 2, 2020.
- "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Canadian single certifications – Morgan Wallen – This Bar". Music Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.