Hold On (Alabama Shakes song)
| "Hold On" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Alabama Shakes | ||||
| from the album Boys & Girls | ||||
| Released | 6 February 2012 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, blues rock, soul | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade Records | |||
| Writer(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.[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]
Track listing
| Download[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Hold On" | 3:46 |
Charts
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 34 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[6] | 23 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 81 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 49 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 93 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[12] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 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
- 1 2 3 iTunes - Music - Hold On - Single by Alabama Shakes
- ↑ Alabama Shakes - Hold On (Official Video) on 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/
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/278297/alabama+shakes/chart
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ↑ "Alabama Shakes – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Alabama Shakes.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/278297/alabama+shakes/chart?f=902
- ↑ "Alabama Shakes – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Alabama Shakes.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-04-20/adult-pop-songs?order=drop
- ↑ "American single certifications – Alabama Shakes – Hold On". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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