"Buzzkill" is a song co-written and recorded by American country artist Luke Bryan for his compilation album, Spring Break...Here to Party (2013). It is one of two new songs featured on the compilation, along with "Just a Sip", the rest of the album being composed of songs from Bryan's four spring break-themed EPs.[1] Despite not being officially promoted as a single, "Buzzkill" debuted at number 5 on the US Country Digital Songs chart[1] and a music video was filmed for the song. It was later serviced to country radio.[2]
| "Buzzkill" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Luke Bryan | |
| from the album Spring Break...Here to Party | |
| Released | March 5, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:37 |
| Label | Capitol Nashville |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Jeff Stevens |
Content
edit"Buzzkill" is a mid-tempo country ballad about an ex who the narrator has not gotten over yet, and how seeing this person acts as a "buzzkill" and brings him down.
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 63 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 74 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 20 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 59 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Betts, Stephen L. (13 March 2013). "Luke Bryan, 'Spring Break…Here to Party' Debuts at No. 1". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph. "Luke Bryan: The King of Spring". Country Weekly. American Media, Inc. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Luke Bryan Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Luke Bryan – Buzzkill". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2021.