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 | |||
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.[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] | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Hold On" | 3:46 |
Charts
Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
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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 Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 33 |
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 17 |
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] | 15 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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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
- ↑ https://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. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – 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 Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "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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