"Too Much Fun" is a song written by

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and Jeff Knight, and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in November 1995 as the third single from his self-titled debut album. It peaked at number 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 10 on the ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart in Canada. American

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frequently uses this song for his entrance music in the

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Critical reception

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "fun, uptempo romp." She goes on to say that the track has "lots of energy and is highlighted by some blazing harmonica, and Singletary's voice rides the crest of fun with good-old fashioned down-home charm."''

'', November 25, 1995

Music video

The music video was co-directed by Steven T. Miller and R. Brad Murano, and premiered in November 1995.

Chart positions

"Too Much Fun" debuted at number 63 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 9, 1995.

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 1995 songs Daryle Singletary songs 1995 singles Songs written by Curtis Wright Song recordings produced by David Malloy Song recordings produced by James Stroud Song recordings produced by Randy Travis Giant Records (Warner) singles