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Hold On (Alabama Shakes song)

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"Hold On"
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

Download[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Hold On"3:46

Charts

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
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
United Kingdom 6 February 2012 Download[1] Rough Trade Records

References

  1. ^ a b c iTunes - Music - Hold On - Single by Alabama Shakes
  2. ^ Alabama Shakes - Hold On (Official Video). YouTube
  3. ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/alabama-shakes-hold-on-19691231
  4. ^ http://www.villagevoice.com/pazznjop/singles/2012/
  5. ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  6. ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip.
  7. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/alabama-shakes/chart-history/
  8. ^ "Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  9. ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/alabama-shakes/chart-history/rock-songs
  11. ^ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
  12. ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-04-20/adult-pop-songs?order=drop
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