Little Big Town - "Tornado"

[trustypepper]

In October 2012, Little Big Town released "Tornado" as the follow-up to the mega smash "Pontoon." Although it didn't replicate the success of the previous single (which would have been nearly impossible to do), the song peaked at #2 on the country chart and #51 on the Hot 100. Here's a link to the original country thread.

[recjus85]

Loved this song!

[fearlessarrow]

Jun 29, 2015 1:48:35 GMT -5 recjus85 said:

Loved this song!

Agreed! I still listen to "Tornado" (the album) from time to time  :)

So sad it had to settle for a #2 Billboard peak (although it went #1 on MB), but it was up against Tim's "One of Those Nights" so I guess a #2 BB peak was the best it could have done...

I think the one-two punch of "Pontoon" and this song elevated the group to a different level of success.

[onebuffalo]

Jun 29, 2015 7:13:24 GMT -5 fearlessarrow said:

Jun 29, 2015 1:48:35 GMT -5 recjus85 said:

Loved this song!

Agreed! I still listen to "Tornado" (the album) from time to time  :)

So sad it had to settle for a #2 Billboard peak (although it went #1 on MB), but it was up against Tim's "One of Those Nights" so I guess a #2 BB peak was the best it could have done...

I think the one-two punch of "Pontoon" and this song elevated the group to a different level of success.

Got them the C.M.A. Vocal Group of the Year Award.

[Deleted]

Never was a huge fan of this song, but the album featured their best song to-date (Your Side Of The Bed).

[LBTrocks]

My second favorite song on the album and it was the perfect follow-up to "Pontoon." I adore this vocally, melodically, and lyrically. It's up there with my all-time favorite LBT songs. "Your Side of The Bed" is my favorite song on the album. It's such a shame that it underperformed.

The first two single choices of the Tornado era were flawless. They had 'hit' written all over them and they took LBT to another whole level of success that they weren't able to reach prior. Definitely not due to lack of talent or good music, it's just that radio didn't seem to want to embrace their songs until they recorded "Pontoon." They always deserved to win Vocal Group of the Year because, IMO, they are hands down the best vocal group in the industry and have been since they made their comeback with "Boondocks." It's kind of too bad that it took a major hit song many years later for them to get the award, but at the same time I was just thrilled that the finally won and I'm very thankful for all the success and recognition that "Pontoon" gave them. "Tornado" helped that success continue and it was an obvious second single from the beginning. 

[sabre14]

One of my favorite LBT songs. The only ones I think I enjoy more are "Boondocks" and "Sober." :)

[Deleted]

What has always made this song stand out for me is how it builds up more and more. I don't love Little Big Town as much as other people on Pulse, I have always thought they have had strong harmonies (there one problem is the production as of late does them absolutely no favors "Better Man" and "Girl Crush" not included) and this song manages to put them on the forefront

If I had a minor criticism with this song it'd be that the music video started off so well but the ending was kind of a letdown.

[Leo ✔]

I like this :)