If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go

"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" is a song recorded by Canadian country rock artist Dallas Smith. It was released in March 2012 as the second single from his debut solo album, Jumped Right In. It peaked at number 74 on the Canadian Hot 100 in June 2012.

"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go"
Single by Dallas Smith
from the album Jumped Right In
ReleasedMarch 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)
GenreCountry rock
Length3:36
Label604
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joey Moi
Dallas Smith singles chronology
"Somebody Somewhere"
(2011)
"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go"
(2012)
"Jumped Right In"
(2012)

"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" was previously recorded by Steve Holy on his 2011 album Love Don't Run.

Critical reception

Jeff DeDekker of the Leader-Post called the song "a perfect anthem for summer." He wrote that "fuelled by a fierce banjo, the song is fast and fun with a simple message — follow your heart."[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Stephano Barberis and premiered in April 2012.

Chart performance

"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" debuted at number 90 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of May 26, 2012.

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[2] 74
Canada Country (Billboard)[3] 6

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[4] Gold 40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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