"History in the Making" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darius Rucker. Written along with Clay Mills and Frank Rogers, it was released in September 2009 as the fourth single from Rucker's album Learn to Live.
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| Single by Darius Rucker | ||||
| from the album Learn to Live | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Frank Rogers | |||
| Darius Rucker singles chronology | ||||
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Content
edit"History in the Making" is a song in which the male narrator addresses his new love, telling her that the beginning of their relationship could be a momentous occasion in their lives.
Critical reception
editBrittney McKenna of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs-down review, calling the song "a formulaic but catchy little number about a relationship of 'historic' proportions." but describing Rucker's voice favorably.[1] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave a more positive review, saying "The song really feels like it will become part of many wedding playlists" and referring to Rucker's vocal as "flawless [and] passionate."[2]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Shane Drake and premiered in late 2009.
Chart performance
edit"History in the Making" debuted at number 51 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated September 19, 2009. It also debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending November 7, 2009. It fell off the following week but re-entered at number 90 on the week ending November 21, 2009 and has since reached number 61. "History in the Making" peaked at number three on the country chart in February 2010, becoming Rucker's first single to miss number one.
| Chart (2009–2010) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 61 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 73 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2010) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ McKenna, Brittney (2009-09-25). "Darius Rucker - "History in the Making"". Engine 145. Archived from the original on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (2009-09-21). "Darius Rucker — "History in the Making"". Roughstock. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Darius Rucker Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2010: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2010.
- ^ "American single certifications – Darius Rucker – History in the Making". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 1, 2021.