Hold On (Alabama Shakes 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]

"Hold On"
Single by Alabama Shakes
from the album Boys & Girls
Released6 February 2012
Recorded2011
GenreSouthern rock, blues rock
Length3:46
LabelRough Trade Records
Songwriter(s)Brittany Howard
Alabama Shakes singles chronology
"Hold On"
(2012)		 "You Ain't Alone"
(2012)

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. As of June 2020, the video has over 39 million views.[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]

NPR named "Hold On" the fifth best song by a woman or non-binary artist in the 21st century, saying of the song:

"Despite her ability to quickly transition from a sultry croon à la Janis Joplin to a bellowing, often disembodied howl, it's the lyrical wisdom that masks Howard's young age and makes this song special. "Hold On" is not just a mantra offering the encouragement needed to get through life's rough patches; it's a timeless song that wouldn't work without Howard's ability to interweave a myriad of emotions with raw honesty" [5]

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

Charts
Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] 34
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7] 23
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 81
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 93
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 33
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[13] 17
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] 15

Year-end charts
Chart (2012) Position
US Alternative Songs[15] 48
US Hot Rock Songs[16] 80

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 6 February 2012 Download[1] Rough Trade Records
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References
  1. iTunes - Music - Hold On - Single by Alabama Shakes
  2. Alabama Shakes - Hold On (Official Video) on YouTube
  3. https://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. "The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (20-1)". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  6. "Ultratop.be – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  7. "Ultratop.be – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  8. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  9. "Dutchcharts.nl – Alabama Shakes – Hold On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  10. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  11. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  12. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  13. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  14. "Alabama Shakes Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  15. "Alternative Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  16. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  17. "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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