It Ain't No Crime
"It Ain't No Crime" is a song written Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, and Mark Nesler. It was recorded by American country music artist – Joe Nichols. It was released in December 2007 as the second and final single from Nichols’ 2007 album Real Things. The song peaked at number 16 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.
| "It Ain't No Crime" | ||||
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| Single by Joe Nichols | ||||
| from the album Real Things | ||||
| Released | December 13, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Universal South | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tony Martin Tom Shapiro Mark Nesler | |||
| Producer(s) | Brent Rowan Mark Wright | |||
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Content
The song's narrator is a man who is trying to relax, but finds himself constantly distracted by other people who try to persuade him to get married and get a job. This central character defends his relaxed lifestyle by telling his peers that "it ain't no crime" to live such a life.
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave it a B+ grade, saying that the song needs a bit more edge but that Nichols "does well enough delivering this country boy’s slacker anthem."[1]
Music video
The music video was directed by Kristen Barlowe and premiered in early 2008.
Chart performance
The song debuted at number 45 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated January 19, 2008.
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 16 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] | 5 |
References
- Coyne, Kevin John (21 January 2008). "Joe Nichols — "It Ain't No Crime"". Country Universe. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- "Joe Nichols Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- "Joe Nichols Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2013.