"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).
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.
"Hold On" received critical acclaim from music critics. Rolling Stone named it the best song of 2012. It was also voted the 11th best single of 2012 by The Village Voice's 40th annual Pazz & Jop poll.
*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone