Summary
"Suds in the Bucket" is a song written by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner and recorded by American country music singer Sara Evans. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from Evans' 2003 album Restless. It became her third number-one single on the US Country charts, and her first since "Born to Fly" in early 2001. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on August 18, 2023.
| "Suds in the Bucket" | ||||
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| Single by Sara Evans | ||||
| from the album Restless | ||||
| Released | May 5, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Montana, Tammy Wagoner | |||
| Producer(s) | Sara Evans, Paul Worley | |||
| Sara Evans singles chronology | ||||
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The song appears in the game Karaoke Revolution Country and is included in the Rock Band: Country Track Pack.[1] It was presented as well by contestant Brennley Brown on The Voice on May 15, 2017.
Content edit
This up-tempo song tells the story of a girl who abruptly runs off to Las Vegas one day with her boyfriend, leaving the "suds in the bucket and the clothes hangin' out on the line," noting how quickly it happened. The gossip and drama then spreads to other parts of their hometown, like a hair salon and the local church.
Critical reception edit
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that it is "awash in fiddle and steel guitar and has a catchy chorus." She goes on to call the lyric "cute and will remind all parents of the fleeting joys of childhood and how quickly the kids begin building their own lives."[2]
Music video edit
The music video follows the lyrics of the song. It shows a young girl running away from home with a boy to go get married. The song is intercut with scenes of Evans singing in front of laundry drying in the front yard of a home, in a beauty shop, and in a church. The video was directed by Peter Zavadil.
The video reached the top of CMT's Top Twenty Countdown for the week of September 9, 2004.
Charts edit
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 33 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2004) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 8 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ 'Suds In The Bucket' included in Rock Band: Country Track Pack
- ^ Billboard, May 15, 2004, Page 36.
- ^ "Sara Evans Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sara Evans Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2004: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Cory Asbury – Suds in the Bucket". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 18, 2023.