"Blame It on the Double" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country rock artist Cory Marks. It was a promotional single from Marks' studio album Who I Am,[1] and later became a single at German and British rock radio.[2] The track was co-written by Kevin Churko and Kane Churko.[3]
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| Released | January 30, 2020[A] | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
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Background
editMarks co-wrote the song with his producers Kevin Churko and Kane Churko in 2015.[4] He referred to it as a "country/rock small town party anthem".[5]
Critical reception
edit"Blame It on the Double" was named Top Country "Pick of the Week" for February 14, 2020, with the outlet saying it "has a fresh country sound with a signature rock feel".[5]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Blame It on the Double" premiered on February 14, 2020.[6][7]
Collaborative version
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| Released | April 30, 2021[B] |
| Genre | Hard rock |
| Length | 3:27 |
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| from the EP Nashville Mornings | |
| Released | July 16, 2021 |
| Genre | Outlaw country |
| Length | 3:09 |
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A new version of the song was released in April 2021, featuring Tyler Connolly, lead vocalist of Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, and Jason Hook, former lead guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch.[8] This version of the track will be featured on the 2021 film The Retaliators.[9]
Background
editMarks decided to release a new version of "Blame It on the Double" because he felt it "needed to be heard".[4] He cited Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Pantera, and Ozzy Osbourne as both country and rock influences reflected in this song, and said that adding Tyler Connolly and Jason Hook to the track gave it "epic rock energy".[10] Connolly said he "jumped at the chance" when asked to be on the track, calling Marks the "future of outlaw country music". Hook stated he was "honoured to be asked to contribute" and called Marks and co-writer / producer Kevin Churko "dear friends".[8]
Critical reception
editDave Brooks of Billboard said the track "reflects on all the freedoms that come with the loss of control during a night out on the town".[8] Chris Parton of Sounds Like Nashville called the song an "aggressive hard-rock anthem" noting "crunchy guitars and pounding drums with lyrics that nod to country greats".[11] Kerry Doole of FYI Music News labelled the new version a "rockin' remake" of the original track.[12]
Music video
editThe official music video for the second version of "Blame It on the Double" was filmed at a drive-in theatre in Los Angeles, California, and premiered on April 30, 2021.[11][13] It features Marks, Connolly, and Hook, and integrates footage from the film The Retaliators as well.[11]
Country Mix
editMarks included a new "Country Mix" of the song on his extended play Nashville Mornings in June 2021.[14] This version of the song was sent to Canadian country radio.[15]
Music video
editThe official music video for the "Blame It on the Double - Country Mix" premiered on July 2, 2021.[16] The video features Marks and Connolly each recording their own parts of the song whilst having fun in the process.[17][18]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Country Music Association of Ontario | Songwriter(s) of the Year | "Blame It on the Double" (with Kevin Churko and Kane Churko) | Nominated | [19][20] |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Iahn, Buddy (August 11, 2020). "CORY MARKS 'WHO I AM' DEBUTS WORLDWIDE". The Music Universe.
- ^ "Cory Marks on Twitter: "Very excited to announce that my single #BlameItOnTheDouble is now at UK & [German] rock radio!! 🥃🥃 @BetterNoise 🇬🇧🇨🇦"". Retrieved October 5, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Blame It On The Double". New Country Songs. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (April 30, 2021). "Interview – Cory Marks". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Top Country Pick: Cory Marks 'Blame It On The Double'". Top Country. February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Cory Marks releases new video for 'Blame It On The Double'". OriginalRock. February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Blame It On The Double (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 14, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c Brooks, Dave (April 30, 2021). "Cory Marks Drops Single With Jason Hook & Theory of a Deadman's Tyler Connolly". Billboard.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (April 30, 2021). "Cory Marks Releases 'Blame It On The Double' Featuring Tyler Connolly Of Theory Of A Deadman And Jason Hook". Entertainment Focus.
- ^ "Cory Marks unleashes new 'Blame It On The Double' collaboration with Tyler Connolly". Music-News.com. April 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c Parton, Chris (April 30, 2021). "CORY MARKS PUTS THE HAMMER DOWN FOR 'BLAME IT ON THE DOUBLE' COLLAB". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Music News Digest, May 3, 2021". FYI Music News. May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Blame It On The Double feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Deadman and Jason Hook" (video). YouTube. April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "CORY MARKS' NEW 'NASHVILLE MORNINGS' EP OFFERS REFRESHED APPROACH TO THE COUNTRY-ROCKER'S CATALOGUE". Rock N' Load Magazine. June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks Releases Blame It On The Double Country Mix Video" (video). antiMusic. July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks - Blame It On The Double ft. Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Dead Man and Jason Hook of flat black. (Official Video)" (video). YouTube. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks releases a video for 'Blame it on the double' Country mix" (video). Rock News. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Cory Marks Unleashes 'Blame It On the Double (Country Mix)' feat. Theory of a Deadman's Tyler Connolly" (video). The Rock Father. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "2022 CMAOntario Awards Nominees Announced". CMA Ontario. March 24, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced". CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.