"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" is a song recorded by Canadian

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artist

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. It was released in March 2012 as the second single from his debut solo album, ''

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''. It peaked at number 74 on the

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in June 2012. "If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" was previously recorded by

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on his 2011 album ''

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''.

Critical reception

Jeff DeDekker of the ''

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'' called the song "a perfect anthem for summer." He wrote that "fuelled by a fierce banjo, the song is fast and fun with a simple message — follow your heart."

Music video

The music video was directed by

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and premiered in April 2012.

Chart performance

"If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go" debuted at number 90 on the

for the week of May 26, 2012.

Certifications

References

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