Slow Dance in a Parking Lot

"Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Jordan Davis. It was released in April 2019 as the third and final single from Davis's debut album Home State (2018). Davis wrote the song with Lonnie Fowler, who came up with the idea after slow dancing with his wife on their first date. "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" gave Davis his second number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also peaked at numbers six and 37 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. It's currently Davis' only top 40 hit on the Hot 100. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 53,000 copies in the United States as of March 2020. It also charted in Canada, reaching number 15 on the Canada Country chart. An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Patrick Tracy, revolves around the life of a young man and is filmed in various parking lots around Gallatin, Tennessee.

"Slow Dance in a Parking Lot"
Single by Jordan Davis
from the album Home State
ReleasedApril 22, 2019 (2019-04-22)
GenreCountry-pop
Length3:13
LabelMCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Jordan Davis
  • Lonnie Fowler
Producer(s)Paul DiGiovanni
Jordan Davis singles chronology
"Take It from Me"
(2018)		 "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot"
(2019)		 "Almost Maybes"
(2020)

Content

According to Davis, the idea from the song came from his friend and co-writer Lonnie Fowler, who recalled slow-dancing to country music while on his first date with his wife. Davis said that it "is the definition of a country song" due to it storytelling and short length.[1]

Commercial performance

"Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of January 11, 2020, moved two spots to number 97 the following week before dropping back to its debut position the next week and leaving afterwards.[2][3][4] It reappeared at number 84 the week of February 8 and peaked at number 37 ten weeks later, remaining on the chart for nineteen weeks.[5][6][7] On August 3, 2020, "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[8] The song has sold 53,000 copies in the United States as of March 2020.[9]

Music video

Davis debuted the video in July 2019. The video, directed by Patrick Tracy, features various nostalgic events in the life of a young man. Davis's wife, Kristen, appears in the video.[10] Various parking lots throughout Gallatin, Tennessee are featured, as Davis felt that the city reflected the "universal" theme of the song.[1]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000 / 53,000[9]

References
  1. Fisher, Kelly (August 2, 2019). "Jordan Davis shares story behind 'Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,' why Gallatin was 'perfect' for the video". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  2. "The Hot 100: January 11, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  3. "The Hot 100: January 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  4. "The Hot 100: January 25, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  5. "The Hot 100: February 8, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  6. "The Hot 100: April 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  7. "Slow Dance In A Parking Lot by Jordan Davis". aCharts.co. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  8. "American single certifications – Jordan Davis – Slow Dance In A Parking Lot". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  9. Bjorke, Matt (March 4, 2020). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles Sales Chart: March 2, 2020". Roughstock. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  10. Parton, Chris (July 15, 2019). "Jordan Davis unveils romantic 'Slow Dance in a Parking Lot' video". Sounds like Nashville. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  11. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  12. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  13. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  14. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  15. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  16. "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  17. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
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