"No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" is a song written by

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and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in May 2003 as the fifth and final single from his album of the same name. The song peaked at number 2 on the ''

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chart in August 2003, behind

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and

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's "

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Content

The protagonist is being run ragged by his job and fantasizes about going to a tropical place where there's "No boss, no clock, no stress, and no dress code".

Music video

The music video was directed by

Shaun Silva Shaun Silva is an American music video director who works primarily in the country music field. He has directed a number of music videos for many country music artists, including many of Kenny Chesney's music videos. His other clients include Jas ...

, and premiered on CMT on May 30, 2003, during CMT's "Smash Hits of Country".

Chart positions

"No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of May 24, 2003.

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

2003 singles 2002 songs Kenny Chesney songs Songs written by Casey Beathard Music videos directed by Shaun Silva Song recordings produced by Buddy Cannon Song recordings produced by Norro Wilson BNA Records singles {{2000s-country-song-stub