Death of a Bachelor (song)

"Death of a Bachelor" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco from the band's fifth studio album of the same name.[9][10] The song premiered during an Apple Music broadcast hosted by Pete Wentz on September 1, 2015.[11] A music video for the song was uploaded to Fueled by Ramen's YouTube channel on December 24, 2015. It was later sent to alternative, hot adult contemporary and pop radio as the album's fourth and final single.[1]

"Death of a Bachelor"
Single by Panic! at the Disco
from the album Death of a Bachelor
ReleasedDecember 9, 2015[1]
Recorded2015
Genre
Length3:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jake Sinclair
Panic! at the Disco singles chronology
"Emperor's New Clothes"
(2015)		 "Death of a Bachelor"
(2015)		 "Say Amen (Saturday Night)"
(2018)
Death of a Bachelor track listing
11 tracks
  1. "Victorious"
  2. "Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time"
  3. "Hallelujah"
  4. "Emperor's New Clothes"
  5. "Death of a Bachelor"
  6. "Crazy=Genius"
  7. "LA Devotee"
  8. "Golden Days"
  9. "The Good, the Bad and the Dirty"
  10. "House of Memories"
  11. "Impossible Year"

Background

Vocalist Brendon Urie stated, "Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year. I attach his music to so many memories: Opening presents on Christmas day, my grandparents teaching the rest of the family to swing dance, watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit with my siblings (Sinatra makes a cameo in the form of a cartoon sword singing 'Witchcraft'). His music has been a major player in the soundtrack of my life. So it's only right that I return the favor and/or pay it forward. I wrote a new album this year and even in the few songs that don't sound remotely similar to any of his music I still felt his influence in the writing and the need to relate so personally to each song. 'Death Of A Bachelor' is very important to me. It expresses the bittersweet (but mostly sweet) end of an era. A look back at a part of my life now deceased. An 'It's A Wonderful Life'-esque look into a possibly different future. But mostly an appreciation for the present."[12] The song's sound has been described as EDM,[2] jazz,[3][4] pop,[5] R&B,[6] soul,[4] swing,[3] synth-pop,[7] and trap.[8]

Urie also stated in an interview with Upset magazine that he feels that the song is "very jazzy, very Sinatra esque.. but then put it with this beat that sounds like Beyoncé's 'Drunk in Love'".[13]

Music video

A music video for the track was released on December 24, 2015.[14] As of July 2020 , the music video has surpassed 145 million views.[15]

Promotion

Brendon Urie performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show February 9, 2017 while the song neared the top 40 of the pop charts.[16]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[21] Gold 45,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[22] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[23] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "Daily Play MPE: Panic At The Disco - Death Of A Bachelor". Play MPE. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  2. Levy, Piet (January 15, 2016). "Album Reviews: Panic! at the Disco, Celtic Woman and Brothers Osborne". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. McLaughlin, David (January 9, 2016). "Panic! At The Disco - 'Death Of A Bachelor' - Reviews". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  4. Smith, Troy L. (January 14, 2016). "Panic! at the Disco feels more alive than ever on 'Death of a Bachelor'". cleveland.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  5. Johnston, Maura (January 14, 2016). "Album review: Panic! at the Disco, 'Death of a Bachelor' - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  6. Zaleski, Annie (January 13, 2016). "Panic! At the Disco's fifth LP might be its best yet". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  7. Story, Hannah (January 11, 2016). "Panic At The Disco Death Of A Bachelor". theMusic.com.au. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  8. Gamboa, Glenn (January 14, 2016). "'Death of a Bachelor' review: Panic! at the Disco's marriage of styles". Newsday. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  9. Sharp, Tyler (September 1, 2015). "Stream Panic! at the Disco's New Single, "Death of a Bachelor"". AltPress.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015.
  10. Carter, Emily (September 1, 2015). "Panic! at the Disco Premiere New Song, Death of a Bachelor". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  11. Payne, Chris (September 1, 2015). "New Panic! at the Disco: Pete Wentz Premieres Sinatra Tribute 'Death of a Bachelor'". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  12. Urie, Brendon (August 31, 2015). "Panic! at the Disco on Instagram - "Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year..."". Instagram.com. Panic! at the Disco. Retrieved September 2, 2015. Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year...
  13. Shutler, Ali (September 1, 2015). "Brendon Urie: The Death of a Bachelor". UpsetMagazine.com. Upset Magazine. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015. very jazzy, very Sinatra esque.. but then put it with this beat that sounds like Beyoncé's Drunk In Love
  14. Ralph, Caitlyn (December 24, 2015). "Panic! at the Disco Channel Vegas Cabaret in New Music Video for "Death of a Bachelor"". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R03cqGg40GU
  16. "Video Panic At The Disco Perform Death of a Bachelor on ELLEN". Music World. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  17. "Panic at the Disco 2 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  18. "Panic at the Disco 2 Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  19. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  20. "Canadian single certifications – Panic! At the Disco – Death of a Bachelor". Music Canada.
  21. "Danish single certifications – Panic! At the Disco – Death of a Bachelor". IFPI Denmark.
  22. "British single certifications – Panic at the Disco – Death of a Bachelor". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Death of a Bachelor in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  23. "American single certifications – Panic! At the Disco – Death of a Bachelor". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 20, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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