Things a Man Oughta Know
| "Things a Man Oughta Know" | ||||
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| Single by Lainey Wilson | ||||
| from the EP Redneck Hollywood and the album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' | ||||
| Released | August 24, 2020 | |||
| Studio | Neon Cross Studios (Nashville) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
| Label | Broken Bow | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jay Joyce | |||
| Lainey Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Things a Man Oughta Know" on YouTube | ||||
"Things a Man Oughta Know" is a song recorded by American country music singer Lainey Wilson. It was released in August 2020 as the second single from Wilson's Redneck Hollywood EP and would later be included on her 2021 album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'. The song was written by Wilson, Jason Nix and Jonathan Singleton, and produced by Jay Joyce.[1]
Content
Wilson accepted an interview to Digital Journal, and mentioned she wrote it with Jason Nix and Jonathan Singleton: “We really spoke about all the things that we thought a man oughta know. The list was way too long so we condensed that list. We discussed my childhood and the things that my parents taught me growing up. This song is really about having good character.”[2]
Music video
The music video was released on April 2, 2021, co-directed by Sean O’Halloran and Chris Ashlee. It was shot in Wilson’s own home partially, and filled with personal elements and close friends.
Wilson mentioned in a statement: “I hoped that people would connect to this song and it’s been so incredible to see just how strong the reaction has been. For the music video, we wanted to create a piece of art where people could watch it and feel something all over again.”[3][4]
Chart performance
The song reached No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, becoming Wilson's first number-one song.[5]
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Steve (April 18, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Things A Man Oughta Know Video and Lyrics". Countryfancast. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (February 16, 2021). "Lainey Wilson talks new album, 'Things A Man Oughta Know' single (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (April 21, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Brings 'Things a Man Oughta Know' To Life with Cinematic New Video". Country Now. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson's Cinematic "Things a Man Oughta Know" Music Video to Premiere with Youtube and Iheartcountry". BBR Music Group. April 1, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Country Hot 50: Issue 1358". The Music Network. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lainey Wilson – Things A Man Oughta Know". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lainey Wilson – Things a Man Oughta Know". Recording Industry Association of America.