Hard Workin' Man (song)
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| "Hard Workin' Man" | ||||
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| Single by Brooks & Dunn | ||||
| from the album Hard Workin' Man | ||||
| B-side | "Texas Women (Don't Stay Lonely Long)"[1] | |||
| Released | February 1, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1993 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Arista 12513 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ronnie Dunn | |||
| Producer(s) | Don Cook, Scott Hendricks | |||
| Brooks & Dunn singles chronology | ||||
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"Hard Workin' Man" is a song written by Ronnie Dunn, and recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It peaked at number four on the US Country charts in 1993 and was released in February 1993 as the first single and title track from their second album Hard Workin' Man. It also won the duo a Grammy for the Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1994.[1]
In 2019, Brooks & Dunn re-recorded "Hard Workin' Man" with American country music duo Brothers Osborne for their album Reboot.
Cover versions[edit]
Country music singer Darius Rucker covered the song from The Last Rodeo Tour.
Music video[edit]
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey. It features the duo playing the song at Red Rock Canyon, and in front of a crowd while in two Cadillac convertibles on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Footage of bull riders and professional horseback riders in competition are also seen, ending with a shot of a female horseback rider holding an American flag.
Chart positions[edit]
"Hard Workin' Man" debuted at number 57 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of February 6, 1993.
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 6 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 30 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1732." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. May 1, 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "Brooks & Dunn Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1993". RPM. December 18, 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1993: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
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