2013Released
3:15

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The lead single from Lady A's fourth album was premiered on US radio on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2:00 pm central. The song represented a change of pace for the group, with a faster tempo and flirty vocals from Hillary Scott. "There's some sass to this track that makes it really fun to sing... it's definitely a roll down the windows and bob your head kind of thing," said Scott. The trio debuted the track live on January 28, 2013 on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird and Barry Dean wrote the song. Guitarist and backing vocalist Dave Haywood told Billboard magazine the band was surprised when the tune was first played to them. "It caught us off-guard when we heard it," he recalled. "It was one we didn't write, but when it was pitched to us, we thought, 'Whoa, we would have never done that.'"

Hillary Scott is proud of the female protagonist as she stands up for herself. "I liked the girl in the song is not afraid to just be like, 'What are you doing? Why aren't you doing this?'" she said. "Like being so forward and strong, just empowered, I think. I loved it. I love the voice that she has in the song."

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Downtown.
AKey
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
170BPM

Album

The album Downtown is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Downtown.
Capitol Records Nashville
© 2013 Capitol Records LLC
℗ 2013 Capitol Records LLC

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