"Chicks Dig It" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Chris Cagle. It was released in June 2003 as the second single from his self-titled album. It peaked at number 5 on the U.S. country charts and at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Cagle and Charlie Crowe.[1]
| "Chicks Dig It" | ||||
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| Single by Chris Cagle | ||||
| from the album Chris Cagle | ||||
| Released | June 24, 2003 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:00 (Album version) 3:31 (Single version) | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chris Cagle Charlie Crowe | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Cagle, Robert Wright | |||
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Content
editA moderate up-tempo with country rock influences, "Chicks Dig It" tells of the narrator performing various stunts—often injuring himself in the process—in attempts to impress females because the "chicks dig it".
Music video
editThe music video features Cagle and his band performing at a local skate park. The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil.
Chart performance
editThe song debuted at number 57 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated June 28, 2003. Having charted for 30 weeks on that chart, it peaked at number 5 on the chart dated December 20, 2003. It also peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Charts
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 53 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 50 |
Parodies
edit- American parody artist Cledus T. Judd released a parody of "Chicks Dig It" titled "The Chicks Did It" on his 2003 album The Original Dixie Hick.
References
edit- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/song/t6190271 Allmusic: song info
- ^ "Chris Cagle Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Chris Cagle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2003: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2012.