Stand by You (Rachel Platten song)

"Stand by You"
Single by Rachel Platten
from the album Wildfire
Released	September 11, 2015
Format	CD single digital download
Recorded	2015
Genre	Pop
Length	3:39
Label	Columbia
Writer(s)	Rachel Platten Jack Antonoff Joy Williams Matt Morris Jon Levine
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 Febrary 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

Charts Chart (2015–16) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[8] 14 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 42 Canada AC (Billboard)[10] 5 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[11] 47 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[12] 9 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[13] 16 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[14] 45 US Billboard Hot 100[15] 37 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[16] 9 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 1 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 21

Certifications Region Certification Sales/shipments Australia (ARIA)[19] Platinum 70,000 Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000 United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000 ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone ^xunspecified figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Stand By You - Single by Rachel Platten". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
2. Trust, Gary (February 8, 2016). "Rachel Platten's 'Stand by You' Tops Adult Pop Songs Chart". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 18 April 2016.
3. Platten, Rachel. "Rachel Platten "Stand by You" Sheet Music in A Major (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
4. "Rachel Platten - Stand By You - YouTube". YouTube. November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
5. "Stand By You - Rachel Platten - Vevo". Vevo. November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
6. "Rachel Platten Unveils The Cover Of New Single "Stand By You" - Idolator". Idolator. September 10, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
7. "The Singles Bar-Rachel Platten Rises Again With ‘Stand By You’". pop dust. September 11, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
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.
10. "Chart Search". Billboard Canada AC for Rachel Platten. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
11. "Chart Search". Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Rachel Platten. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
12. "Chart Search". Billboard Canada Hot AC for Rachel Platten. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
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.
19. Ryan, Gavin (February 13, 2016). "ARIA Singles: Flume 'Never Be Like You' Is No 1". Noise11. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
20. "Canadian single certifications – Stand by You". Music Canada. March 2, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
21. "American single certifications – Stand by You". Recording Industry Association of America. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH