"Suds in the Bucket" is a song written by

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and Tammy Wagoner and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from Evans' 2003 album '' Restless''. It became her third number-one single on the US Country charts, and her first since "

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" in early 2001. It was certified

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by the

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on November 18, 2005. The song appears in the game ''

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'' and is included in the ''

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: Country Track Pack''. It was presented as well by contestant Brennley Brown on

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on May 15, 2017.

Content

This up-tempo song tells the story of a girl who abruptly runs off to

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one day with her boyfriend, leaving the "suds in the bucket and the clothes hangin' out on the line," noting how quickly it happened. The gossip and drama then spreads to other parts of their hometown, like a hair salon and the local church.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that it is "awash in fiddle and steel guitar and has a catchy chorus." She goes on to call the lyric "cute and will remind all parents of the fleeting joys of childhood and how quickly the kids begin building their own lives."''

'', May 15, 2004, Page 36.

Music video

The music video follows the lyrics of the song. It shows a young girl running away from home with a boy to go get married. The song is intercut with scenes of Evans singing in front of laundry drying in the front yard of a home, in a beauty shop, and in a church. The video was directed by

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Chart performance

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control 2004 singles Sara Evans songs Songs written by Billy Montana Music videos directed by Peter Zavadil Song recordings produced by Paul Worley RCA Records Nashville singles 2003 songs