On the Water (song)

"On the Water" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group James Barker Band featuring American country music artist Dalton Dover.[1][2] The song was written by the four members of the band, along with Ben Johnson, Jordan Minton, and Hunter Phelps, while it was produced by Todd Clark.[3] It is the second single from the band's extended play Ahead of Our Time.[4]

"On the Water"
Single by James Barker Band featuring Dalton Dover
from the EP Ahead of Our Time
ReleasedMay 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
GenreCountry
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Todd Clark
James Barker Band singles chronology
"Meet Your Mama"
(2023)		 "On the Water"
(2023)
Dalton Dover singles chronology
"Giving Up on That"
(2023)		 "On the Water"
(2023)
Lyric video
"On the Water" on YouTube

Background

James Barker stated that the song "touches on all the best parts of summer: fishing, swimming, chilling in a floaty and above all, doing anything but working". He added that the band "released so many songs about beer that we figured maybe it was time to release a song about the second most important liquid of the summer – water".[5]

Critical reception

Erica Zisman of Country Swag stated that the song "screams summertime" and is "perfect to add to any beach or boating playlist," while adding that the song is a "great example of all the talent" between James Barker Band and Dalton Dover.[6] Melinda Lorge of Music Mayhem favourably reviewed the song, framing it as an "uptempo duet" where the two artists "tap into the well-deserved need to unwind with a brewsky, sunshine, and waves on a lakeside paradise after clocking out of the repetitive 9-5 workday shift".[7] Gabby Shukin of CJVR Today's Best Country described the track as a "summer anthem".[8] Stevie Connor of The Sound Cafe called the song a "boat-ready hit", noting Dalton Dover's "soulful vocals" and James Barker Band's "toe-tapping melodies".[9]

Charts
Chart performance for "On the Water"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada Country (Billboard)[10] 6

References
  1. "James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On the Water"". Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  2. Emms, John (July 20, 2023). "James Barker Band hard act to follow". Timmins Daily Press. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  3. "On the Water - Single by James Barker Band". Spotify. Records Label. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  4. Hollabaugh, Lorie (11 September 2023). "James Barker Band Pops 'Champagne' For Upcoming EP 'Ahead Of Our Time'". Music Row. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  5. "James Barker Band and Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer with Party Cove Anthem "On The Water"". The Country Note. Nashville, Tennessee. May 26, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  6. Zisman, Erica (May 26, 2023). "James Barker Band Collabs with Dalton Dover on New Song "On the Water"". Country Swag. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  7. Lorge, Melinda (May 27, 2023). "LISTEN: James Barker Band Teams With Dalton Dover On Summer-Ready Single, "On The Water"". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  8. Shukin, Gabby (May 26, 2023). "New Song – James Barker Band – On The Water Ft. Dalton Dover". CJVR Today's Best Country. Melfort, Saskatchewan. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  9. Connor, Stevie (30 May 2023). "James Barker Band Featuring Dalton Dover Dive Into Summer With Party Cove Anthem 'On The Water'". The Sound Cafe. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  10. "Canada Country chart for October 14, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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