It Goes Like This (song)

"It Goes Like This" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett. It was released in May 2013 as the third single from his debut album, It Goes Like This.[1] The song was written by Rhett Akins (Thomas' father), Ben Hayslip, and Jimmy Robbins.[2]

"It Goes Like This"
Single by Thomas Rhett
from the album It Goes Like This
ReleasedMay 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)
Recorded2012–13
GenreCountry
Length3:06
LabelValory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Knox
Thomas Rhett singles chronology
"Beer with Jesus"
(2012)		 "It Goes Like This"
(2013)		 "Get Me Some of That"
(2013)

Content

In the song, the narrator states that he wants to write a song about a girl whom he finds attractive.

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that "the charismatic songwriter is a natural storyteller, and his lyrics bounce to life with each verse and chorus."[3] Giving it 4 out of 5 stars, Bobby Peacock of Roughstock described the song's premise as "interesting" and said that "Rhett's lightly grained, casual, friendly delivery brings to mind the rough-edged charm of Kip Moore."[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by TK McKamy and premiered in June 2013.[5]

Chart and sales performance

"It Goes Like This" debuted at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of May 11, 2013.[6] It also debuted at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of June 1, 2013. It also debuted at number 96 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of June 29, 2013. It also debuted at number 92 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of July 27, 2013. The song has sold 1,287,000 copies in the United States as of April 2014.[7]

Charts and certifications


References
  1. Wyland, Sarah (May 2, 2013). "Thomas Rhett Recalls His Grand Opry Debut". Great American Country. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. Conaway, Alanna (May 10, 2013). "Story Behind The Song: Thomas Rhett - It Goes Like This". Roughstock. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  3. Dukes, Billy (May 2, 2013). "Thomas Rhett, 'It Goes Like This' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  4. Peacock, Bobby (18 June 2013). "Thomas Rhett — It Goes Like This". Roughstock. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  5. "CMT : Videos : Thomas Rhett : It Goes Like This". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  6. Morris, Edward (May 4, 2013). "Albums Chart Reflects George Jones' Death". Country Music Television. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  7. Matt Bjorke (April 2, 2014). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - April 2, 2014: Florida Georgia Line #1, Jerrod Niemann & Dierks Bentley Gold, Luke Bryan Leads 6 Near-Gold Singles & Stars". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014.
  8. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
  10. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  12. "Thomas Rhett Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  13. "Best of 2013: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  14. "Best of 2013: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  15. "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  16. "American single certifications – Thomas Rhett – It Goes Like This". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 22, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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