Postcard from Paris
2012 single by The Band Perry
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"Postcard from Paris" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in March 2012 as the fifth and final single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song was written by group members Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry with Jeff Cohen and Kara DioGuardi.[1]
| "Postcard from Paris" | ||||
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| Single by The Band Perry | ||||
| from the album The Band Perry | ||||
| Released | March 5, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Country, country pop | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
| Songwriters | Jeff Cohen Kara DioGuardi Kimberly Perry Neil Perry Reid Perry | |||
| Producer | Nathan Chapman | |||
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Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a beautiful song that finds a fresh way to spell love."[2]
Content
The protagonist has run into her ex while with her current boyfriend. This encounter triggers a flood of emotions leading her to realize that she will never feel as strongly for her boyfriend now, whom she compares to a postcard from Paris, than she did for her ex, who was the "real thing" to her.[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by David McClister and filmed in New Orleans. It premiered on CMT on June 1, 2012.[4]
Chart performance
"Postcard from Paris" debuted at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 24, 2012.[5] It also debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of May 19, 2012.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 60 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||