It's Working (James Barker Band song)

"It's Working"
Single by James Barker Band
from the EP Game On
Released	August 23, 2017 (2017-08-23)
Genre	Country
Length	3:13
Label	Universal Canada
Songwriter(s)	James Barker Gavin Slate Travis Wood
Producer(s)	Todd Clark
James Barker Band singles chronology
"Chills" (2017) "It's Working" (2017) "Good Together" (2018)
Music video
"It's Working" on YouTube

"It's Working" is a song recorded by Canadian country group James Barker Band. Barker co-wrote the song with Gavin Slate and Travis Wood.[1] It was the fourth single from the band's debut extended play Game On.[2]

Critical reception

Sara Netemeyer of Country Fancast stated in response to the track: "there is no doubt these guys know how to write a catchy song".[3]

Commercial performance

"It's Working" reached a peak of number three on the Billboard Canada Country chart, marking four consecutive top ten hits to open the band's radio career.[4] It has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[5]

Music video

The official music video was for "It's Working" premiered on August 23, 2017,[6] and was directed by Pedro Rosa.[7] The video features footage from the band's live performances and backstage content, in addition to a cameo appearance by Dean Brody on his "Beautiful Freakshow" Tour.[8]

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4]	3

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[5]	Gold	40,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "It's Working — James Barker Band, Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
2. Thompson, Brittany. "JAMES BARKER BAND - IT'S WORKING (VIDEO)". Pure Country 94. iHeart Radio Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
3. Netemeyer, Sarah (August 23, 2017). "A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JAMES BARKER BAND [PHOTOS]". Country Fancast.
4. "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
5. "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band – It's Working". Music Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
6. "James Barker Band - It's Working (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
7. "JAMES BARKER BAND PREMIERE VIDEO FOR THEIR SINGLE, "IT'S WORKING"". UMusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. August 23, 2017.
8. "James Barker Band Release It's Working Video [WATCH]". Top Country. August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.