Released May 19, 2003 | Recorded 2002 Length 4:15 | |
Writer(s) Rivers RutherfordGeorge Teren | ||
"Real Good Man" is a song written by Rivers Rutherford and George Teren, and performed by American country music singer Tim McGraw. It was released in May 2003 as the fourth single from the album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Content
The narrator states to his significant other that while he may be a "bad boy", he is a "real good man".
Critical reception
Rick Cohoon of Allmusic reviewed the song favorably, saying that the song "offers a unique melody." Cohoon goes on to say that McGraw can "party with the best of 'em" but also "touts his softer side complete with soft-as-velvet hands and a patriotic spirit."
Music video
The music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, was filmed live in concert, and was released as a double-song video with "The Ride," a cover of the David Allen Coe hit. The latter song does not appear on any of McGraw's albums or compilations. A special promotional single of this double-song performance was sent to radio stations. While the live version of "Real Good Man" did eventually appear on McGraw's Greatest Hits 3 CD, it did not contain "The Ride."
Chart positions
"Real Good Man" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of May 17, 2003.