"Giddy Up!" is a song by Canadian singer

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. It was released on January 5, 2023, by

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as the second single from her sixth studio album '' Queen of Me'' (2023). The song was written by Twain,

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, Jessica Agombar, and David Stewart and produced by the latter.

Background

Twain wanted the phrase "Giddy Up!" to evoke similar positive emotions as her famous line "Let's Go Girls!" from her 1999 hit " Man! I Feel Like a Woman!". She remarked that she wanted to "set a celebratory tone and ‘Giddy up!’ is a way to call to the audience and say 'let's get ready for some fun,'" while adding that the lines came to her while "thinking about how to put a little 'pep in my step'".

Critical reception

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'' called the song a "country-pop banger," noting its "infectious chorus". Rachel DeSantis of ''

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'' described the song as a "catchy tune". Mary Siroky of ''Consequence Sound'' named "Giddy Up!" the outlet's song of the week for January 6, 2023, noting Twain's "voice and undeniably charismatic touch". Hattie Lindert of ''A.V. Club'' stated that the track "can sound '

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commercial' at times," but nonetheless, it "embodies the hope and levity of Twain’s catalog, and finds her nostalgic and grateful for her dollar-and-a-dream roots". Madeleine O'Connell of ''Country Now'' said that the song "summons wain'sclassic fun-loving sound and striking vocal range," adding that it is "yet another irresistible track for the dance floor". Cillea Houghton of ''

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'' stated that "Giddy Up!" is "sure to be a crowd-pleaser during wain'slive show," adding that it "continues to stay in feel-good energy" like her previous single " Waking Up Dreaming".

Music video

The official music video for "Giddy Up!" premiered on January 5, 2023. It was directed by Justin Marmorstein of Marmo Films and features dance scenes shot in multiple locations, including a diner, a bar, a grocery store, and a

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. In each location, people break out into a choreographed dance. Twain promoted the video on social media by sharing a behind-the-scenes video of her attempting to work on an engine of a car.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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