The Good Stuff
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"The Good Stuff" is a single, released in May 2002, by American
country music
artist Kenny Chesney
. It was the second single from his 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
.
The song was Chesney's fifth Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. At the time, it was also his longest-lasting Number One, having spent a total of seven weeks at the top of the charts (a record since tied by his 2003 single "There Goes My Life
"). It was also named as the Number One country music single of 2002 according to Billboard, and it reached Number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
in the spaghetti plate / 'Cause your hands are shaking so much".
In the second verse, the narrator and the bartender begin conversing, when the narrator notices a picture on the bar. The bartender explains that the picture is of his wife who died of cancer
. He also says that for several years after her death, he began drinking regularly, sobering up only after realizing that the memories of the love that they shared are "the one thing stronger than the whiskey".
The bartender, in the song's bridge, then suggests that the male go home and apologize to his wife: "When you get home, she'll start to cry / When she says 'I'm sorry', say 'so am I' / Look into those eyes so deep in love / And drink it up / 'Cause that's the good stuff".
and released in April 2002. It is noted that Chesney looks darker in this video. It consists largely of him recording the song, singing in front of a wall containing a few pictures, and at a bar talking to the bartender (played by a good friend of Chesney's.)
United States
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country music
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 Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
. It was the second single from his 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
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.
The song was Chesney's fifth Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. At the time, it was also his longest-lasting Number One, having spent a total of seven weeks at the top of the charts (a record since tied by his 2003 single "There Goes My Life
There Goes My Life
"There Goes My Life" is the name of a song by country music singer Kenny Chesney. It is the first single released from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. The song spent seven consecutive weeks at number one in late December 2003 and January 2004....
"). It was also named as the Number One country music single of 2002 according to Billboard, and it reached Number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Content
"The Good Stuff" is a mid-tempo song based on different meanings of the phrase "the good stuff". In the first verse, the narrator explains that he has just had a fight with his wife, so he goes to a bar. Seeing only the bartender in the bar, he then asks for "the good stuff" (i.e., a good alcoholic beverage). The bartender then explains that the "good stuff", which cannot be found at the bar, is the love between a man and woman, and the memories that they make together, such as "dropping the ringWedding ring
A wedding ring or wedding band is a metal ring indicating the wearer is married. Depending on the local culture, it is worn on the base of the right or the left ring finger. The custom of wearing such a ring has spread widely beyond its origin in Europe...
in the spaghetti plate / 'Cause your hands are shaking so much".
In the second verse, the narrator and the bartender begin conversing, when the narrator notices a picture on the bar. The bartender explains that the picture is of his wife who died of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
. He also says that for several years after her death, he began drinking regularly, sobering up only after realizing that the memories of the love that they shared are "the one thing stronger than the whiskey".
The bartender, in the song's bridge, then suggests that the male go home and apologize to his wife: "When you get home, she'll start to cry / When she says 'I'm sorry', say 'so am I' / Look into those eyes so deep in love / And drink it up / 'Cause that's the good stuff".
Music video
The music video was directed by Shaun SilvaShaun Silva
Shaun Silva is a music video director who works primarily in the country music field. He has directed a number of music videos for many country music artists, including many of Kenny Chesney's music videos. His other clients include: Jack Ingram, Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn, and Rascal...
and released in April 2002. It is noted that Chesney looks darker in this video. It consists largely of him recording the song, singing in front of a wall containing a few pictures, and at a bar talking to the bartender (played by a good friend of Chesney's.)
Chart positions
"The Good Stuff" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of May 4, 2002.| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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