Carrie Underwood - "Cowboy Casanova"
By: Matt Bjorke
Carrie Underwood was a bonafide star fresh out of her victory on American Idol in 2005 and though people continue to say her star is bright because of the show, it’s not entirely true. She has grown into her powerful vocal and where she was once a little wooden in her performances on stage, the Grand Ole Opry member has also become quite a good live performer constantly connecting with the audience. After nine straight hits on the country charts (all of which have been #1 on various charts) Underwood certainly has had fans waiting for the first single from her third record. The time has arrived with the release today of “Cowboy Casanova” (Listen here).
The first thing to say about “Casanova” is that it is a mega hit. There’s just no denying this. Although the song borrows familiar melodic themes, the production is sparkling; Carrie sings the verses with rapid-fire precision and the hook is just infectious. Even if you don’t like pop-country songs -and make no mistake this is light years away from traditional country music- you will have parts of this song stuck in your head. It’s just inevitable. The lyrics discuss a man who ‘only comes out at night’ and seeks to find a girl and ‘tell you anything you wanna hear’ as a way to take her home at night. The song serves as a cautionary tale for Carrie’s girlfriends as they go out looking to find a nice guy only to be roped in by the ‘Cowboy Casanova.’
While “Cowboy Casanova,” written by Carrie, Brett James and Mike Elizondo, may have taken a while to run up the charts in the hands of a different, non-established singer; in Carrie’s hands the song will be a smash hit on both the country and pop charts in short order. If you’re wondering how a Kelly Clarkson song would sound in a country environment (and she will make a country record one of these days), this is a good indication of what it might sound like. As a pop-leaning guy (who still loves traditional-leaning stuff too), this may very well my favorite Carrie Underwood single yet.
READER'S COMMENTS
says:
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Muzic says:
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009
POP POP POP!! I'm sure Radio will play the crap out of this song. But It's NOT COUNTRY MUSIC!!
TrueCountry says:
Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I think this song is just terrible, and as sad as it is, it will probably do very well on the charts. It is sad what country has come to now a days. Carrie Underwood is too Pop, that's all there is to it. She started it out solid but has given into this pop revolution just like everyone else. She could take some serious tips from Miranda Lambert..
james says:
Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
great song! love it!
jmang61 says:
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2009
I think this song is the BEST song out there now and before. I think its one of the best ever recorded. you got fantastic vocals, fantastic lyrics, fantastic beat Great fiddles and steel guitars. you put that combination together you are guarantee a widely successful song across the broad love this song . did not care for the 1st 2 times I listened to. I found out they where not the real McCoy, they were un produced single. I love the country song thumbs up all the way. best single in country music for a very long time.
David Jones says:
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2009
I prefer the faster version; better than a lot of things on Carnival Ride.
terry ball says:
Posted: Friday, September 4, 2009
its not country she needs to check out me and billy keebles song (LEAVE THE BUDLIGHT ON)now thats true country@billy keeble myspace check it out and download it thanks terry ball.
AVAVAVA says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Im sorry but its country...country has changed and thats like sayin all of carries other songs are not country either...Last Name, Before He Cheats, So SMall, etc... this is a good country song
Magyera says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Pure Pop Puke. Yuck!
Matt Bjorke says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
There ARE fiddles and steel guitar in the mix. Steel guitar even gets a 'solo' too.
jacknup says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
This is the typical so called country music comming out of Nashville these days..I do think Carrie is an awesome singer..I saw her open for Kenny Chesney in 06. The song is a catchy lil dance song I can already see the line dance in the clubs but it sounds like a song that pop star Pink or Kelly Clarksong would sing and the only country part of this song is the cowboy lyric..
Dustin says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
This song will be a mega hit!! Not Country??? PLEASE, come on - this is country - Carrie is country!!! #1 mega hit for 100%
Alana says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Matt, I usually have so much respect for you....sorry but this song is just plain awful...
lioness says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
I like it now, but country radio will play it to death, so it will get old fast. It will probably debut at #1.
AVAVAVA says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
This Is So Awesome...and its so Country, just like all Carrie Underwood songs...5/5 stars =)) great job Carrie Underwood
Sunrise says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
"If you’re wondering how a Kelly Clarkson song would sound in a country environment (and she will make a country record one of these days), this is a good indication of what it might sound like." THAT WOULD BE INCORRECT. This is how a Kelly Clarkson song would sound in a country environment... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QHfdw19lt0 FULL OF SOUL AND WITH INCREDIBLE VOCALS. Thank you!!
jen says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Nothing Country at all about this song. Thumbs down!
Brit says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Where is the Country? I was thinking more Pop/Rock. Not digging the new tunes, Sorry.
Tiffany says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Love, love this song! I've listened to it over and over. Can't wait to buy her new CD. WTG, Carrie!
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