Bucky Covington - "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)"
By: Matt Bjorke
Bucky Covington was able to garner three Top 10 hits (depending on the chart metric used) from his self-titled debut album but despite getting “I Want My Life Back” into the Top 30, he couldn’t get follow-up “Gotta Be Somebody” up the charts at all. While I felt that song was an obvious hit because of the hook of the song, it wasn’t. Perhaps fans weren’t ready quite yet for a country cover of a Nickelback song or they just weren’t digging the tune, I don’t know. To say that Bucky needs a hit is sort of an understatement at this point because if he doesn’t hit with this single, he’s likely not going to be on lyric Street Records for much longer.
What is this new single, you ask?
Well, it’s “A Father’s Love (The Only Way He Knew How).” Written by Liz Hengber, Thom Shepherd and Steve Williams, with the soft acoustic, traditional-based melody (complete with steel guitars in the background and banjos in the mix) to the tender lyrics, this song really feels like the kind of song that should be a hit in the hands of any singer. What’s interesting here is that Bucky sounds emotionally invested here as he sings the song and is able to show how he really can be a good singer with the right material.
Lyrically the song tells a story of a father and son’s relationship and even though the father doesn’t like to get to ‘emotional,’ he shows his love in various ways, by ‘checking air in my tires, the belts and all the spark plug wires’ and ‘got his tool belt out’ to fix up the son’s first home with his wife. It’s a story that many people can certainly relate to as the men of past generations were taught to not show their emotions the way a woman would (it has changed-for the most part- in the last 20 years or so).
In the end, this is exactly the kind of song and performance that Bucky Covington needed to come out with to help re-establish himself as a mainstream country music artist. It’s a song where he’s wholly invested in the lyric, as opposed to just ‘singing’ it and it really is the best song he’s released yet.
Listen to the song by clicking here.
READER'S COMMENTS
Phyllis says:
Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2010
I gave this song a listen on Amazon and downloaded immediately. Have loved Bucky since his Idol days, He deserves lots of success!
Peggy says:
Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2010
This fits my husband , as soon as our daughters heard it they cried ... he isnt able to "help " like that anymore because of cancer. so it frustrates them both. thanks you
Lynn says:
Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010
I think you are absolutely correct...this sounds like a perfect song for Bucky! I am surprised that he did not write this song. His delivery is so real and I think the song is a song that a whole heckuva lot of people will identify with!
Matt Bjorke says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Dave, I didin't even know Eric Stromer sang until now! As for this song, I saw songwriter Steve Williams (not the same as the frontman for Williams Riley) sing it at The Bluebird Cafe. It is truly a great song and I will be stunned if radio doesn't take to it.
Dave simmons says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
This is good but, I like Eric Stromers version much better.
Colleen says:
Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Great review! This is an awesome song and I can't wait for it to be a number 1 hit! :)
Brittany says:
Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010
Love this song. awesome for Bucky!
janie says:
Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010
I totally agree that this is Bucky at his best! I'm thinking we're going to see great things happening for Bucky with this song.
Laura says:
Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010
Love this song and I agree Bucky makes it sound very sincere. It's perfect for his voice. I can't get it out of my head after hearing it. Can't wait to hear it on my favorite station.
Sue says:
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010
"A Father's Love" is what we've all been waiting on. It's a great song..hope the country audience embraces like his fans have. Thanks for the wonderful review!
Kerri says:
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010
Thanks so much for this review, love this song!
Eva says:
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010
this is an excellent song for Bucky. it will definetely a big hit. thanks for the great review.
Eva says:
Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010
great review for this wonderful song. Bucky sings it well. definetely a big hit.
Terrie says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
This is bound to be a Hit with country fans. I think alot of people will be able to relate to this one. I took a listen and wanted to hear it again!
KC says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
GREAT SONG!!! Am requesting it as I type :)
hildi says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
I agree with all above comments. WOW!!! What a great song and sings it so well. A great Father's Day song. Hope my Miami station plays it soon.
Bobby Joe says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Great new song. Hope the radio stations get behind it. The lyrics can be related to by so many people and Bucky sings them well. this song should get Bucky back among the rising stars in country music.
Glenda says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
I just listened to this song and I love it!! It's great and it suits Bucky's voice so well!! I can tell he's really singing it from his heart too!! It's good too, to see Bucky step back toward 'traditional country' again! I agree with Matt that this very well could be the best song he's released yet! Great job!!
Casey says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
What an awesome song! His best yet!!
Kathy says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Great song, I am so glad Bucky got to record this song. It is absolutely perfect for him.
Jodie says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Bucky always has wonderful songs and this one is no exception. Can't wait for the new CD.
Lisa says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Great review and great song for Bucky's voice, I believe this will climb the charts rapidly and be his biggest hit yet. Can't stop listening to it at People.com. Bucky is a sincere person and it shines thru in this song!
Rachel68005 says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
I love this new song. I've listened to it over at People.com a few times now (well, a bunch of times) and it's just great! It's so perfect for Bucky's voice. I think this one is a sure fire hit!
Barbara says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Matt, what a great review for Bucky's new single. You made me want to check it out and having done so, I agree with everything you said. The key is Bucky's convincing tone. One believes him . His honesty is coming through and that has always been his greatest asset in his hit songs.
christina says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
this is a great song that bucky is singing. he does sound very sincere singing it but he always sings his songs great...this will be a top single before you know it. please pass it along and request it. bucky is the best...god bless him and good luck bucky...love it...
Terri says:
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Great review, checked out the song and can't wait to hear it on the airwaves!
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