Things a Man Oughta Know

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"Things a Man Oughta Know"
Single by Lainey Wilson
from the album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'
ReleasedAugust 24, 2020
GenreCountry
Length3:26
LabelBroken Bow
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jay Joyce
Lainey Wilson singles chronology
"Dirty Looks"
(2019) 		"Things a Man Oughta Know"
(2020)
Music video
"Things a Man Oughta Know" on YouTube

"Things a Man Oughta Know" is a song recorded by American country music singer Lainey Wilson. It was released in August 2020 as the lead single from her second studio album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin. The song was written by Wilson, Jason Nix and Jonathan Singleton, and produced by Jay Joyce.[1]

Content[]

Wilson accepted interview to Digital Journal, and mentioned she wrote with Jason Nix and Jonathan Singleton: “We really spoke about all the things that we thought a man oughta know. The list was way too long so we condensed that list. We discussed my childhood and the things that my parents taught me growing up. This song is really about having good character.”[2]

Music video[]

The music video was released on April 2, 2021, co-directed by Sean O’Halloran and Chris Ashlee. It was shot in Wilson’s own home partially, and filled with personal elements and close friends.

Wilson mentioned in a statement: “I hoped that people would connect to this song and it’s been so incredible to see just how strong the reaction has been. For the music video, we wanted to create a piece of art where people could watch it and feel something all over again.”[3][4]

Chart performance[]

The song reached No. 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Wilson's first top 20 entry.[5]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Things a Man Oughta Know"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 65
Canada Country (Billboard)[7] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 37
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 6
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 5

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Gold 40,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ Steve (April 18, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Things A Man Oughta Know Video and Lyrics". Countryfancast. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Papadatos, Markos (February 16, 2021). "Lainey Wilson talks new album, 'Things A Man Oughta Know' single (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  3. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (April 21, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Brings 'Things a Man Oughta Know' To Life with Cinematic New Video". Country Now. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Lainey Wilson's Cinematic "Things a Man Oughta Know" Music Video to Premiere with Youtube and Iheartcountry". BBR Music Group. April 1, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  9. ^ "Lainey Wilson Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  10. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lainey Wilson – Things A Man Oughta Know". Music Canada. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
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