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"Postcard from Paris" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in March 2012 as the fifth single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song was written by group members Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry with Jeff Cohen and Kara DioGuardi.[1]
| "Postcard from Paris" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Band Perry | ||||
| from the album The Band Perry | ||||
| Released | March 5, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Country, country pop | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jeff Cohen Kara DioGuardi Kimberly Perry Neil Perry Reid Perry | |||
| Producer(s) | Nathan Chapman | |||
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Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a beautiful song that finds a fresh way to spell love."[2]
Content
The protagonist has run into her ex while with her current boyfriend. This encounter triggers a flood of emotions leading her to realize that she will never feel as strongly for her boyfriend now, whom she compares to a postcard from Paris, than she did for her ex, who was the "real thing" to her.[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by David McClister and filmed in New Orleans. It premiered on CMT on June 1, 2012.[4]
Chart performance
"Postcard from Paris" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 24, 2012.[5] It also debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of May 19, 2012.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 60 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000 |
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References
- Conaway, Alanna. "The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' – Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- Dukes, Billy (March 5, 2012). "The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- "The Band Perry, 'Postcard from Paris' – Lyrics Uncovered".
- "The Band Perry to Perform on NBC's 'Today,' Debut 'Postcard From Paris' Music Video on Friday". Country Music Is Love. May 31, 2012. Archived from the original on November 18, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- Morris, Edward (March 17, 2012). "Charts: Dierks Bentley's "Home," Lady A's Own the Night Own the Heights". Country Music Television. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
- "The Band Perry Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "The Band Perry Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- "American single certifications – The Band Perry – Postcard From Paris". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
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