"Moonshines" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Owen Riegling. He wrote the song with Daryl Scott and Jesse Slack, while it was produced by Brad Hill.[1] It was the second single off his debut major-label extended play Bruce County.[2]
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| Single by Owen Riegling | ||||
| from the album Bruce County | ||||
| Released | August 5, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:48 (radio edit / bootleg version) 3:44 (original / album version) | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
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| Producer(s) | Brad Hill | |||
| Owen Riegling singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Moonshines" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editAn uncredited article from Harmony Hay described "Moonshines" as "not just a song", but "a vivid painting of life away from the city lights, where the making of moonshine isn't just a job, but a family heritage and a source of pride", noting the use of "stark imagery".[3]
Live performances
editOn November 17, 2024, Riegling performed "Moonshines" during the kickoff show at the 111th Grey Cup at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The game was broadcast in Canada on CTV, TSN, and RDS, and on CBS Sports Network in the United States, while Riegling's performance was later uploaded to YouTube.[4][5]
Music video
editThe official visualizer for "Moonshines" was directed by Connor Scheffler and premiered on YouTube on May 24, 2024.[6]
Track listings
editDigital download – single[7]
- "Moonshines" (Bootleg Version) – 2:48
- "Moonshiness" – 3:44
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 100 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[9] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ "Moonshines, Song by Owen Riegling". Spotify. Universal Music Canada Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "OWEN RIEGLING releases debut EP 'Bruce County'". Complete Country. May 26, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Meaning of 'Moonshines' by 'Owen Riegling'". Harmony Hay. May 13, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Owen Riegling - Moonshines (Live From 2024 SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show (CFL))" (video). YouTube. November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Owen Riegling to shine at SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show". Canadian Football League. October 4, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Owen Riegling - Moonshines" (video). YouTube. May 24, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Moonshines - Single by Owen Riegling". Apple Music (Canada). Universal Music Canada Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country chart for November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.