‘Til Summer Comes Around by Keith Urban
‘Til Summer Comes Around is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. Released in November 2009, it served as the fourth single from his 2009 album Defying Gravity. The song achieved significant success, peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Content
The narrator of the song reflects on a quiet boardwalk during winter, likening its emptiness to his broken heart. He reminisces about the joyful moments spent with his lover at the carnival rides during summer. As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that he has stayed in town for several years, awaiting her promised return in the summer. Musically, the song features a blend of electric guitar and organ.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Noble Jones, was released on January 12, 2010. It won the Male Video of the Year Award at the 2010 CMT Music Awards and was filmed in Santa Monica, CA.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song, with Thom Jurek from Allmusic describing it as “haunting, nocturnal, and dreamily textured.” Bobby Peacock of Roughstock noted its “substantial” nature compared to Urban’s other singles, while Chris Neal from Country Weekly awarded it four-and-a-half stars, highlighting how the lyrics vividly capture the narrator’s emotional state and ranking it among Urban’s best singles.
Chart Performance
‘Til Summer Comes Around debuted at number 41 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts dated November 28, 2009. Prior to its release, a fan blog, Urban Country Blog, initiated a petition advocating for the song’s release as a single. It also debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 58, ultimately reaching number three on the Hot Country Songs charts in 2010.
Awards
The song received the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance on February 13, 2011.