My Boy (Elvie Shane song)
"My Boy" is the debut single by American country music singer Elvie Shane. It was released to country radio on September 21, 2020, as the first single from his debut album Backslider, which was released on October 29, 2021.[1] Shane wrote the song with Lee Starr, Nick Columbia and Russell Sutton, while Oscar Charles produced it.[2]
"My Boy" | ||||
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Single by Elvie Shane | ||||
from the album Backslider | ||||
Released | September 21, 2020[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label | Wheelhouse | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Oscar Charles | |||
Elvie Shane singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"My Boy" on YouTube |
Background
Shane wrote "My Boy" in 2016, elaborating that it was "inspired by a Facebook post" sent to him that read "I don't have a step-son, I have a son that was born before I met him". Shane said: "I took that to a few of my friends, and I resonated with that being a step father myself, and 3 out of the 4 of us that wrote it could identify with the song somehow."[3]
Content
"My Boy" is a ballad about the role of a stepfather and the love for his son.[4]
Music video
The music video premiered on December 18, 2020, directed by Peter Zavadil. Shane plays a car mechanic who has a strong bond with and love for his stepson.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
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References
- "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on August 31, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- "Elvie Shane to Release Debut EP County Roads April 23". BBR Music Group. April 2, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- Stewart, Kassidy (April 23, 2021). "Elvie Shane Found Success With His Single 'My Boy' During a Time When The World Needed Love the Most". Celeb Secrets Country. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- Smith, Tavia (December 27, 2020). "5-year-old from Clarksville stars in Elvie Shane's 'My Boy' video". clarksvillenow.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- Parton, Chris (December 18, 2020). "Elvie Shane Honors Stepdads in Moving 'My Boy' Video". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- "Canada Country: November 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- "Hot 100 Chart: October 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "Country Airplay Songs: October 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "Hot Country Songs: October 23, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "American single certifications – Elvie Shane – My Boy". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 4, 2021.