Don't Think I Can't Love You
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"Don't Think I Can't Love You" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music
artist Jake Owen
. It is the fourth single release of his career, and the lead single from his second studio album, Easy Does It
. Owen wrote the song with Kendal Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey.
. In it, the male narrator explains that, although he does not have much money, he is still able to show love for the woman that he is addressing.
and said, "Owen sings the words passionately and has delivered a solid contemporary country single." Kevin J. Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B- rating, calling the song "pleasant to the ears" but added, "the record doesn't build to a satisfying conclusion."
, directed by David McClister, was released for the song on November 6, 2008. In the video, Owen is shown performing in a courtyard with his band, as couples are shown dancing in their apartments and watching Owen's performance.
chart in March 2009. This song was Owen's second to reach the top 10.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Jake Owen
Jake Owen
Joshua Ryan "Jake" Owen is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville in 2005, he released his debut album Startin' with Me that year. The album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "Yee Haw", "Startin' with Me", and...
. It is the fourth single release of his career, and the lead single from his second studio album, Easy Does It
Easy Does It (Jake Owen album)
-Album:-End of year charts:-Singles:...
. Owen wrote the song with Kendal Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey.
Content
"Don't Think I Can't Love You" was co-written by Jake Owen, along with his producer Jimmy Ritchey and Kendal Marvel. The song is a mid-tempo in triple meter, accompanied by electric guitarElectric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
. In it, the male narrator explains that, although he does not have much money, he is still able to show love for the woman that he is addressing.
Reception
Allen Jacobs of Roughstock, a country music review site, gave the song a favorable review. Although he said the lyrics "have been said a bunch of times before", he said that the song had a "bluesy musical vibe". He also compared Owen's "strong, baritone voice" to Alan JacksonAlan Jackson
Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
and said, "Owen sings the words passionately and has delivered a solid contemporary country single." Kevin J. Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B- rating, calling the song "pleasant to the ears" but added, "the record doesn't build to a satisfying conclusion."
Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, directed by David McClister, was released for the song on November 6, 2008. In the video, Owen is shown performing in a courtyard with his band, as couples are shown dancing in their apartments and watching Owen's performance.
Chart performance
"Don't Think I Can't Love You" peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country SongsHot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart in March 2009. This song was Owen's second to reach the top 10.
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