Spend My Time (song)

"Spend My Time" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Clint Black. It was released in October 2003 as the second single and title track from his album Spend My Time. It peaked at number 16 in the United States. The song was written by Black and Hayden Nicholas.

"Spend My Time"
Single by Clint Black
from the album Spend My Time
B-side"We All Fall Down"
ReleasedOctober 20, 2003
GenreCountry
Length4:06
LabelEquity Music Group
Songwriter(s)Clint Black
Hayden Nicholas
Producer(s)Clint Black
Clint Black singles chronology
"I Raq and Roll"
(2003)		 "Spend My Time"
(2003)		 "The Boogie Man"
(2004)

Background and writing

Black said that this song was the result of many hours spent assessing his direction personally and professionally. He stated that it is about deciding to make the best use of his time.[1]

Content

The song is a ballad that discusses how one's time is spent and to appreciate the value in every moment.

Critical reception

Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that the song "signals an exciting new chapter in Black's already impressive career."[2] A review in People said, "While Black once sang about "Killin' Time" on his 1989 debut of the same name, here he sings, "I'm gonna spend my time like it's going out of style" on the easygoing title track." [3] Craig Havighurst of Entertainment Weekly was less favorable, saying that the song "drags",[4] and Brian Mansfield of USA Today said that "Even in a lovely number such as Spend My Time, Black chooses financial metaphors that ultimately cloud his point rather than enhancing it."[5]

Music video

The music video was directed by Clint Black himself and premiered in late 2003. It features Black on the road on his tour bus and performing in concert.

Charts

"Spend My Time" debuted at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 1, 2003.

Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 16
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] 2

Year-end charts
Chart (2004) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[8] 60

References
  1. ClintBlack.com, (Accessed: February 16, 2011)
  2. Billboard, November 8, 2003
  3. People review
  4. Havighurst, Craig (2004-03-05). "Spend My Time Review". Entertainment Weekly: 69. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  5. USA Today review
  6. "Clint Black Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  7. "Clint Black Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. "Best of 2004: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
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