"Giddy Up!"
Single by Shania Twain
from the album Queen of Me
ReleasedJanuary 5, 2023 (2023-01-05)
Genre
Length2:42
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Stewart
Shania Twain singles chronology
"Waking Up Dreaming"
(2022) 		"Giddy Up!"
(2023) 		"Unhealthy"
(2023)
Music video
"Giddy Up!" on YouTube

"Giddy Up!" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released on January 5, 2023 by Republic Records as the second single from her sixth studio album Queen of Me (2023).[1] The song was written by Twain, Romans, Jessica Agombar, and David Stewart and produced by the latter.[2]

Background

Twain wanted the phrase "Giddy Up!" to evoke similar positive emotions as her famous line "Let's Go Girls!" from her 1999 hit "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!".[3] She remarked that she wanted to "set a celebratory tone and ‘Giddy up!’ is a way to call to the audience and say 'let’s get ready for some fun,'" while adding that the lines came to her while "thinking about how to put a little 'pep in my step'".[4][5]

Critical reception

Edward Segarra of USA Today called the song a "country-pop banger," noting its "infectious chorus".[3] Rachel DeSantis of People described the song as a "catchy tune".[6] Mary Siroky of Consequence Sound named "Giddy Up!" the outlet's song of the week for January 6, 2023, noting Twain's "voice and undeniably charismatic touch".[7] Hattie Lindert of A.V. Club stated that the track "can sound 'Old Navy commercial' at times," but nonetheless, it "embodies the hope and levity of Twain’s catalog, and finds her nostalgic and grateful for her dollar-and-a-dream roots".[8] Madeleine O'Connell of Country Now said that the song "summons [Twain's] classic fun-loving sound and striking vocal range," adding that it is "yet another irresistible track for the dance floor".[9] Cillea Houghton of American Songwriter stated that "Giddy Up!" is "sure to be a crowd-pleaser during [Twain's] live show," adding that it "continues to stay in feel-good energy" like her previous single "Waking Up Dreaming".[10]

Music video

The official music video for "Giddy Up!" premiered on January 5, 2023.[11] It was directed by Justin Marmorstein of Marmo Films and features dance scenes shot in multiple locations, including a diner, a bar, a grocery store, and a honky tonk.[3][6][12] In each location, people break out into a choreographed dance.[13][14] Twain promoted the video on social media by sharing a behind-the-scenes video of her attempting to work on an engine of a car.[15]

Charts

References

  1. ^ "Shania Twain Releases New Single & Video, 'Giddy Up!'". K Country 93.7. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Giddy Up! - Single by Shania Twain". Spotify. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Segarra, Edward (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain channels 'uplifting' '90s hit in 'Giddy Up!': 'I want people to feel good'". USA Today. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Kreps, Daniel (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Gets the Dance Floor Going With New Single 'Giddy Up!'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Liptak, Carena (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain's 'Giddy Up' Spreads Joy, Pure and Simple [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  6. ^ a b DeSantis, Rachel (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Shares Infectious Single 'Giddy Up!' as She Reveals Topless Shoot Was 'Scary' but 'Empowering'". People. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Siroky, Mary (January 6, 2023). "Song of the Week: Shania Twain Kicks the Dust Up with "Giddy Up"". Consequence Sound. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Lindert, Hattie (January 5, 2023). "With a new video and single, Shania Twain is still the foremost expert on playing as hard as you work". A.V. Club. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  9. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Drops New Song, 'Giddy Up!' And Reveals Details Behind New 'Queen Of Me' Album". Country Now. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Houghton, Cillea (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Brings the Energy with New Single 'Giddy Up!'". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Shania Twain - Giddy Up! (Official Dance Video)" (video). YouTube. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Unleashes a Countrified Dance Dance Revolution in Joyous 'Giddy Up!' Video". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  13. ^ Kile, Meredith B. (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain Gets Down and Dirty in 'Giddy Up' Music Video". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  14. ^ Watts, Cindy (January 5, 2023). "WATCH: Shania Twain Drops "Giddy Up!" and a High Energy Dance Video to Go With It". CMT. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  15. ^ Stoodley, Chris (January 5, 2023). "Shania Twain looks 'incredible' in behind-the-scenes post from 'Giddy Up' music video". Yahoo! Style. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 Chart". The Music Network. February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 January 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1715. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 16, 2023. p. 9.
  18. ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  20. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  21. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202324 into search. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  23. ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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