| "Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" | ||||
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| Single byDave Matthews Band | ||||
| from the albumCome Tomorrow | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2018 | |||
| Length | 4:22 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter | Dave Matthews | |||
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"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" is a song by American bandDave Matthews Band. It was released on May 10, 2018 as the lead single from their ninth studio albumCome Tomorrow (2018). The song has been played by the band live since May 2016.[1]
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" was most successful onalternative adult contemporary radio, peaking at number 5 on theBillboard AAA chart.[2] It was also a moderate hit onrock andalternative radio, peaking at number 18 on the USHot Rock and Alternative Songs chart.[2]
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" received positive reviews from critics.Rolling Stone likened the track to the work ofU2 and highlightedCarter Beauford's drumming andTim Reynolds' guitar solo.[3]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USHot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] | 18 |
| USAdult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 5 |
