Just Sayin'

"Just Sayin'" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band.[1] The song was written by the band's lead singer James Barker, along with Travis Wood, Gavin Slate and producer Todd Clark.[2] It was the second single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[3]

"Just Sayin'"
Single by James Barker Band
from the EP Game On
ReleasedOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)
Genre
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Todd Clark
James Barker Band singles chronology
"Lawn Chair Lazy"
(2016)		 "Just Sayin'"
(2016)		 "Chills"
(2017)
Music video
"Just Sayin'" on YouTube

Background

James Barker said that after their debut single "Lawn Chair Lazy", which he classified as a "chill, summer-style song", the band "wanted to do something a little more upbeat".[4] He called the song "a blast to play live".[5]

Commercial performance

"Just Sayin'" reached a peak of number seven on the Billboard Canada Country chart, becoming the band's second consecutive top ten hit after making their debut with "Lawn Chair Lazy".[6] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[7]

Music video

The official music video was for "Just Sayin'" premiered on ET Canada on November 8, 2016, and features a cameo appearance by ET's Rick Campanelli.[8] The video features a man trying to talk to different women at a bar while James Barker Band performs on the stage.[9][10]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[6] 7

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[7] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. James, Mike (October 8, 2016). "James Barker Band release their second single "Just Sayin'"". Country 93.3. Rogers Media. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. "Just Sayin' — James Barker Band". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. Varley, Ian (June 4, 2017). "James Barker Band – Game On: A feel-good introduction to the Canadian county act". Six Shooter Country. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  4. "James Barker Band Releases a New Single and it's a HOOT". Universal Music Canada. October 14, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  5. "JAMES BARKER BAND'S NEW SINGLE "JUST SAYIN' "". Arcade Songs. October 17, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  7. "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – Just Sayin'". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. Furdyk, Brent (November 8, 2016). "James Barker Band Debuts New Video For 'Just Sayin' — Featuring A Special ET Canada Cameo!". ET Canada. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016.
  9. "James Barker Band – Just Sayin' Music Video". Top Country. November 24, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  10. "James Barker Band - Just Sayin'" (video). YouTube. November 30, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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