Don't Hurt Yourself (Beyoncé song)
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"Don't Hurt Yourself" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her sixth studio album, Lemonade (2016). The song was produced by Jack White, Beyoncé and Derek Dixie. It was written by White, Beyoncé, and Diana Gordon, and contains samples of "When the Levee Breaks" written by James Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham, and performed by Led Zeppelin. Some critics compared the song to Beyoncé's "Ring the Alarm" (2006).[2]
Background
Jack White said of the song's origin in an NPR interview:
"You know, I just talked to her and she said, "I wanna be in a band with you." [Laughs.] I said, "Really? Well, I'd love to do something." I've always loved her voice — I mean, I think she has the kind of soul singing voice of the days of Betty Davis or Aretha Franklin. She took just sort of a sketch of a lyrical outline and turned into the most bodacious, vicious, incredible song. I don't even know what you'd classify it as — soul, rock and roll, whatever. "Don't Hurt Yourself" is incredibly intense; I'm so amazed at what she did with it."-Jack White [3]
The song's music video is part of a one-hour film with the same title as its parent album, originally aired on HBO.
Commercial performance
After the release of Lemonade, "Don't Hurt Yourself" debuted on Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 28[4] and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart at number 16.[4] As featured artist on the song, Jack White notched his first solo top 40 Hot 100 hit. In his lone prior appearance as a soloist, he reached No. 81 in 2008 with the Alicia Keys duet "Another Way to Die", the theme from the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.[5]
Live performances
"Don't Hurt Yourself" is part of the set list of the The Formation World Tour with the first performance taking place in Miami at the Marlins Park on April 27, 2016.[6] The Guardian writer Caroline Sullivan noted how during the performance of "the bitterest songs" of Lemonade, "Sorry" and "Don't Hurt Yourself", "she's a pillar of rage".[7]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[citation needed] | 93 |
| Australia Urban Singles (ARIA)[8] | 10 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 53 |
| France (SNEP)[10] | 47 |
| Scotland (OCC)[11] | 30 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 77 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 36 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[14] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 16 |
References
- ^ a b "Beyoncé's Surprise 'Lemonade' Album: Instant Track-by-Track Analysis".
- ^ "Beyonce's 'Lemonade': Track-By-Track Album Review". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ http://www.npr.org/2016/09/10/493177019/jack-white-on-detroit-beyonc-and-where-songs-come-from?sc=tw
- ^ a b "All 12 of Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard.biz. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart Moves: Prince & Beyonce's Record-Breaking Week". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Beyoncé Kicks Off 'Formation' Tour in Miami, Jay Z Shows Support But Doesn't Perform". ET. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ Sullivan, Caroline (June 29, 2016). "Beyoncé, Formation World Tour, Sunderland review – she slays". The Guardian. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ "Beyonce Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés". SNEP. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "Desiigner Holds Off Drake Atop Hot 100, Prince & Beyonce Hit Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "Beyonce Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
