"Stand by You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Rachel Platten. It was released as the second single from Platten's major label debut studio album, Wildfire (2016). The song was released on September 11, 2015, by Columbia Records.[1] The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her second consecutive top-40 song. "Stand by You" reached the top of the Adult Top 40 chart in February 2016.[2]
| "Stand by You" | ||||
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| Single by Rachel Platten | ||||
| from the album Wildfire | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Jon Levine | |||
| Rachel Platten singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Stand by You" on YouTube | ||||
On October 5, 2016, Platten released the lyric video for a Spanish version of the song entitled "Siempre Estaré Ahí" (Spanish for "Always Be There"), featuring Argentine singer Diego Torres.[3]
Composition
The song's sheet music, published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing at musicnotes.com, shows that "Stand by You" is written in the key of A major and follows 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.[4]
Critical reception
The song received critical acclaim. Mike Wass of Idolator said it is a “mood-lifting anthem”.[5] 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. Platten, who is a testament that age (sometimes) is no boundary to pop, then climbs higher on the monumental chorus. Her vocals are 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." He also claimed, "The larger-than-life narrative is charming and only furthers the singer’s worthiness of being heard."[6]
Music video
On November 6, 2015, the official music video for the song was released to YouTube.[7] It was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[8]
Track listing
- CD single and digital download
- "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)
Charts and certifications
Year-end charts
| Chart (2016) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[22] | 17 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[23] | 16 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[24] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[25] | Gold | 40,000* |
| Poland (ZPAV)[26] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[28] | Platinum | 886,000[27] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||