Stand by You (Rachel Platten song)

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"Stand by You"
File:Rachel Platten - Stand by You.png
Single by Rachel Platten
from the album Wildfire
Released September 11, 2015 (2015-09-11)
Format
Recorded 2015
Genre Pop
Length 3:39
Label Columbia
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Jon Levine
Certification Gold (RIAA)
(see Charts and certifications)
Rachel Platten singles chronology
"Fight Song"
(2015)		 "Stand by You"
(2015)		 "Better Place"
(2016)

"Stand by You" is the second single from American singer Rachel Platten's major label debut studio album, Wildfire (2016). The song was released on September 11, 2015, through Columbia Records.[1] The song has received acclaim by critics and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making this her second consecutive top-40 song. "Stand by You" reached the top of the Adult Pop Songs chart in February 2016.[2]

Composition

According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Songs LLC, "Stand by You" is written in the key of A major with a moderate tempo of 94 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of A – D – E, and Platten's vocals span from E3 to F♯5.[3]

Track listing

NA/SA/EU CD Single/Digital download
  1. "Stand by You" – 3:39
Other versions
  • Dave Aude Extended Mix – 4:27
  • Dave Aude 100 Remix – 3:24
  • Dave Aude Instrumental – 3:24
  • DJ Mike D Mixshow Mix – 3:52
  • DJ Mike D Radio Edit – 3:23
  • Acoustic – 3:53 (From Wildfire – Target Exclusive Edition)

Music video

On November 6, 2015, the official music video for the song was released to YouTube.[4] It was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[5]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mike Wass of Idolator said it is a “mood-lifting anthem”.[6] Jason Scott of Popdust stated “Instead of projecting the message onto herself and her own journey, [...] she etches out a storyline of hope as she reaches out to her fellow underdog and offers a sage piece of advice, 'Put your empty hands in mine, and scars…show me all the scars you hide. And hey, if your wings are broken, please take mine so yours can open, too,' she coos on the opening verse. Platten, who is a testament that age (sometimes) is no boundary to pop, then climbs higher on the monumental chorus. Her vocal is markedly more confident, too, exuding wisdom (and adorned with unfettered coolness). 'I’m gonna stand by you. Even if we’re breaking down, we can find a way to break through,' rings the resounding hook, an interplay between her career-defining moment and those severely aching for one. 'Even if we can’t find heaven, I’ll walk through Hell with you. Love, you’re not alone, cause I’m gonna stand by you.'" He also claimed, "The larger-than-life narrative is charming and only furthers the singer’s worthiness of being heard."[7]

Charts and certifications

References

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  8. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Rachel Platten – Stand by You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Rachel Platten – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Rachel Platten. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
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  13. ↑ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  14. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 20163 into search.
  15. ↑ "Rachel Platten – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Rachel Platten. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Rachel Platten – Chart history" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Rachel Platten. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Rachel Platten – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Rachel Platten. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Rachel Platten – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Rachel Platten. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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