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"Carry On"
Song

"Carry On" is a song by American indie band Fun. It was released on 23 October 2012 as the third single off their second album, Some Nights. The song was written by the band members, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, alongside the album's producer, Jeff Bhasker. It is also featured in the HGTV 2013 #LoveHome commercial and in the pilot episode of FX series Legit. The song is also featured in the 2013 documentary Bridegroom. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for the 2015 live stage tour Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Musical.

Composition

"Carry On" has been called "a song about perseverance in hard times", which is supported by a rock-anthem sound written in F major and composed in 12/8 time.[1][2] The song begins with Ruess singing with faint vocals, as he confronts a potential suicide.[1] Ruess's quiet vocals are eventually reinforced by a large chorus and band member Jack Antonoff's guitar-playing.[3] The narrator takes refuge in a bar alongside his friends, who begin to contemplate the mortality of the people close to them.[1] Antonoff delivers a short, 20 second "Slash-type wailing" guitar solo, which appears over two and a half minutes into the song.[3]

Live performances

On 3 November 2012, the band was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, with Louis C.K. as host, and performed this song, alongside "Some Nights".[4] They also performed the song at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Chart performance

"Carry On" was released on 23 October 2012 as the third single off their second album, Some Nights. "Carry On" is their third consecutive single to reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. It debuted at #100 on that chart and in the subsequent weeks climbed until peaking at #20. It has sold 1,337,000 downloads as of July 2013.[5]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[31] Platinum 0*
Italy (FIMI)[32] Gold 15,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] Gold 7,500*
United States (RIAA)[34] 2× Platinum 2,000,000[5]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b c McCall, Tris. "Song of the Week: fun., "Carry On"". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 22 November 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Rosen, Jody (1 March 2012). "fun. Some Nights > Album Review". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  3. ^ a b Simpson, Dave (24 May 2012). "Fun: Some Nights – review | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Fun. On 'SNL': 'Some Nights' And 'Carry On' (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b Keith Caulfield (3 July 2013). "Daft Punk, Will.i.am & Britney Spears Lead 2013 Mid-Year SoundScan Dance/Electronic Charts". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Fun. – Carry On". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  7. ^ "Fun. – Carry On" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  8. ^ "fun. Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. ^ Rock, Canadian. "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock – February 5, 2013". Canadianrockalt.blogspot.com. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  10. ^ "Chart Track: Week 47, 2012". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. ^ "Media Forest Week 46, 2012". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest.
  12. ^ "Musica&Dischi Italian Singles Chart Top 50" (in Italian). Musica & Dischi. 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  13. ^ "fun. Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard.
  15. ^ "Fun. – Carry On". Top 40 Singles.
  16. ^ "Chart Log UK - 2012". zobbel.de. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  17. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  18. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Fun. Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Best of 2013: Canadian Hot 100". Prometheus Gobal Media. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  24. ^ "I singoli più venduti del 2012" (in Italian). Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  25. ^ "Best of 2013 – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  26. ^ "Best of 2013 – Rock Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  27. ^ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  28. ^ "Triple A Songs: 2013 (Year-End)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 May 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
  29. ^ "Best of 2013 – Adult Pop Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  30. ^ "Alternative Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  31. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Fun – Carry On". Music Canada. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  32. ^ "Italian single certifications – Fun – Carry On" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 12 August 2013. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Carry On" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  33. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart – 18 March 2013". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  34. ^ "American single certifications – Fun. – Carry On". Recording Industry Association of America.
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