Sure Be Cool If You Did

"Sure Be Cool If You Did" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, and Jimmy Robbins[1] and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released on January 8, 2013 as the first single from Shelton's 2013 album Based on a True Story….[2][3] The song reached number one on both the US Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.

"Sure Be Cool If You Did"
Single by Blake Shelton
from the album Based on a True Story…
B-side	"There's a New Kid in Town"
Released	January 8, 2013 (2013-01-08)
Recorded	2012
Genre	Country
Length	3:35
Label	Warner Bros. Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Rodney Clawson Chris Tompkins Jimmy Robbins
Producer(s)	Scott Hendricks
Blake Shelton singles chronology
"Just a Fool" (2012) "Sure Be Cool If You Did" (2013) "Boys 'Round Here" (2013)

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three stars out of five, calling it "comparatively ordinary next to catalog hits like 'She Wouldn't Be Gone' and the infectious 'Honey Bee'" and writing that "a break in the name of artistry would satisfy fans of his rowdier songs, while giving those who discovered him on TV something more nourishing to listen to."[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song three and a half stars out of five, saying that "the production of Scott Hendricks may not be as groundbreaking or as 'identifying' as say Jay Joyce or Joey Moi's productions are but the sound here is still likable - albeit a tad MOR."[5]

Commercial performance

"Sure Be Cool If You Did" debuted at number 32 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of January 19, 2013.[6] It was Shelton's second highest debut.[7] In addition, the song entered in at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of January 26, 2013, and it sold over 98,000 downloads during its first week of release.[8] The song also debuted at number 45 on Hot Country Songs for the week of January 19, 2013, and at number 43 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of January 26, 2013. On the country chart dated March 9, 2013, "Sure Be Cool If You Did" became Shelton's eighth consecutive number one hit, and his thirteenth overall. As of November 2013, the song has over sold 1,519,000 copies in the United States.[9] It was certified double Platinum on May 8, 2015 by the RIAA for combined two million units of sales and streams.[10]

Music video

The accompanying music video for this song was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in February 2013. It depicts Blake singing the song in a city bar at night, and a wild party going on at the same bar. It was filmed mainly on vintage film, resulting in a grainy texture. [11]

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12]	32
Canada Country (Billboard)[13]	1
US Billboard Hot 100[14]	24
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[15]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[16]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
Canada Canadian Hot 100[17]	95
US Billboard Hot 100[18]	80
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[19]	45
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[20]	9

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]	2× Platinum	2,000,000 / 1,519,000[9]
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

1. Wilbur, Sam (January 9, 2013). "Blake Shelton, 'Sure Be Cool If You Did' -- New Song". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
2. http://www.mjsbigblog.com/blake-shelton-video-premiere-new-album-release-date-tracklist-demo-sneak-peek-audio_.htm
3. "Blake Shelton 'Sure Be Cool If You Did' Tops Charts; Kellie Pickler Is an Aunt + More: Country Music News Roundup". Taste of Country. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
4. Dukes, Billy (January 2, 2013). "Blake Shelton, 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
5. Bjorke, Matt (January 4, 2013). "Single Review: Blake Shelton - "Sure Be Cool If You Did"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
6. Morris, Edward (January 12, 2013). "Red and "Goodbye in Her Eyes" Still in Charge of Charts". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
7. Jessen, Wade (January 10, 2013). "Florida Georgia Line Interrupts Taylor Swift on Country Charts, Again". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
8. Trust, Gary (January 18, 2013). "Chart Moves: David Bowie's 'Where Are We Now?' Debuts On Hot Rock Songs, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift Soar Onto Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
9. Matt Bjorke (November 13, 2013). "Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - November 13, 2013: CMA Awards Drive Sales; Eric Church "The Outsiders" #1; Taylor Swift "Red" #3". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014.
10. "American single certifications – Blake Shelton – Sure Be Cool If You Did". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
11. "CMT : Videos : Blake Shelton : Sure Be Cool If You Did". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
12. "Blake Shelton Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
13. "Blake Shelton Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
14. "Blake Shelton Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
15. "Blake Shelton Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
16. "Blake Shelton Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
17. "Best of 2013: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
18. "Best of 2013: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
19. "Best of 2013: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
20. "Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics