"Boys Back Home" is a song by American singer-songwriters Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott. It was released on December 4, 2023 as the lead single from Marlowe's debut studio album, Mid-Twenties Crisis.[1] It also appeared as a bonus track on the re-issue of Scott's second studio album, Livin' My Best Life.[2] Marlowe co-wrote the song with Seth Ennis and Joe Fox, with the latter also handling the track's production.
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| Single by Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott | ||||
| from the album Mid-Twenties Crisis and Livin' My Best Life (Still) | ||||
| Released | December 4, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
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Content
editMarlowe co-wrote "Boys Back Home" with Seth Ennis and Joe Fox after experiencing homesickness following his move to Nashville, Tennessee and missing his friends from "back home".[3] The idea to cut the song as a duet with Dylan Scott came about when Marlowe opened for Scott on tour.[3] Originally recorded in 2021, its release was delayed due to Scott's Livin' My Best Life, and Marlowe had to later re-record his vocals when the label decided to issue it as his debut single instead of "Record High".[4]
It was issued to country radio with an immediate impact date of December 4, 2023, tying as the most-added song that week at the format with 17 first-week adds.[5]
Music video
editThe music video for "Boys Back Home" premiered on January 30, 2024.[6] In it, Marlowe and Scott are shown performing the song in open land in Middle Tennessee among a group of boys off-roading and drinking around a bonfire.[3] Director Tristan Cusick referred to the video as a "redneck rager on steroids", and features cameos from fellow country artists Tayler Holder and Russell Dickerson.[7]
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 32 |
References
edit- ^ Madison Hahnen (July 26, 2024). "Dylan Marlowe Will Explore 'Mid-Twenties Crisis' On Debut Album". Music Row. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Madison Hahnen (February 21, 2024). "Dylan Scott Announces Deluxe Album 'Livin' My Best Life (Still)'". Music Row. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Madeleine O’Connell (February 1, 2024). "Dylan Marlowe And Dylan Scott Light Up Middle Tennessee In Fun-Filled 'Boys Back Home' Music Video". Country Now. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Maxim Mower (January 10, 2024). "Exclusive: Dylan Marlowe on Authenticity, His Debut Album, 'Boys Back Home' and More". Holler. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Country Aircheck Weekly December 4, 2023, Issue 887" (PDF). Country Aircheck. December 4, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dylan Marlowe, Dylan Scott - Boys Back Home (Official Music Video)". January 30, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Madeleine O’Connell (February 15, 2024). "Exclusive: Dylan Marlowe & Dylan Scott Go Behind the Scenes of 'Boys Back Home' Music Video". Country Now. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dylan Scott Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Dylan Scott Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dylan Scott Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.