Hold On (Alabama Shakes song)
| "Hold On" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Alabama Shakes | ||||
| from the album Boys & Girls | ||||
| Released | 6 February 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, blues rock | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brittany Howard | |||
| Alabama Shakes singles chronology | ||||
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"Hold On" is a song by American rock band Alabama Shakes. The track was first released on February 6, 2012 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from the studio album Boys & Girls (2012).[1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Hold On" was first released on YouTube on 30 March 2012. In this video, the song was performed live in a studio. As of June 2020, the video has over 39 million views.[2]
Reception
"Hold On" received critical acclaim from music critics. Rolling Stone named it the best song of 2012.[3] It was also voted the 11th best single of 2012 by The Village Voice's 40th annual Pazz & Jop poll.[4]
NPR named "Hold On" the fifth best song by a woman or non-binary artist in the 21st century, saying of the song:
"Despite her ability to quickly transition from a sultry croon à la Janis Joplin to a bellowing, often disembodied howl, it's the lyrical wisdom that masks Howard's young age and makes this song special. "Hold On" is not just a mantra offering the encouragement needed to get through life's rough patches; it's a timeless song that wouldn't work without Howard's ability to interweave a myriad of emotions with raw honesty" [5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hold On" | 3:46 |
Charts
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 34 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] | 23 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 81 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 49 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 93 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 33 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 17 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] | 15 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Songs[15] | 48 |
| US Hot Rock Songs[16] | 80 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000^ |
|
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6 February 2012 | Download[1] | Rough Trade Records |
References
- ^ a b c iTunes - Music - Hold On - Single by Alabama Shakes
- ^ Alabama Shakes - Hold On (Official Video) on YouTube
- ^ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/alabama-shakes-hold-on-19691231
- ^ http://www.villagevoice.com/pazznjop/singles/2012/
- ^ "The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (20-1)". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Alternative Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Alabama Shakes – Hold On". Recording Industry Association of America.
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