Hold On (Alabama Shakes song)
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"Hold On" | |
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Song |
"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.[2] It features the band in a garage with the Drummer wearing a shrit that says This Is Not A Earl Sweatshirt.
Reception
"Hold On" has generally 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]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hold On" | 3:46 |
Charts
Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 34 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[6] | 23 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 81 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 49 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 93 |
US Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 33 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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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). YouTube
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/alabama-shakes-hold-on-19691231
- ^ http://www.villagevoice.com/pazznjop/singles/2012/
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/alabama-shakes/chart-history/
- ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/alabama-shakes/chart-history/rock-songs
- ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-04-20/adult-pop-songs?order=drop