| "Good Luck, Babe!" | ||||
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| Single by Chappell Roan | ||||
| Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Dan Nigro | |||
| Chappell Roan singles chronology | ||||
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| "Good Luck, Babe!" on YouTube | ||||
"Good Luck, Babe!" is a song by American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan. It was released as a single on April 5, 2024, through Amusement Records and Island Records. She wrote the song along with Justin Tranter and Dan Nigro, with the latter producing it.
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Background
In April 2024, Roan sent an email to fans stating that her new single "Good Luck, Babe!" would be released on April 5, 2024, writing that the song is "about wishing good luck to someone who is denying fate."[2] She added that it would be the "first song of the next chapter," following the release of her debut studio album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess in September 2023.[3][4] Amusement Records and Island Records released the single through streaming and digital download.[5]
Writing and composition
Roan wrote the song with Justin Tranter and Dan Nigro, stating that she "was just wanting to write a big anthemic pop song," and that it "was a bitch to write."[6] Lyrically, the song speaks about compulsory heterosexuality, with Roan describing a relationship with a woman who tries to deny her romantic feelings for Roan and for women in general.[6][7]
Lyric video
An accompanying lyric video for "Good Luck, Babe!" was released on April 5, 2024, along with the song's official release.[8]
Commercial performance
"Good Luck, Babe!" has so far peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated June 15, 2024, becoming Roan's first entry on the chart.[9] On the UK Singles Chart, the song has so far peaked at number 18, becoming Roan's first top-40 hit on the chart.
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 21 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 26 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 31 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 15 |
| Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)[14] | 13 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[15] | 63 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] | 21 |
| Portugal (AFP)[17] | 169 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[18] | 10 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 16 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 26 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[20] | 29 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | April 5, 2024 |
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References
- ^ Daw, Stephen (April 5, 2024). "Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Kehlani, Chappell Roan, Omar Apollo & More". Billboard.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (April 3, 2024). "Chappell Roan Lectured at Harvard and Bid Farewell to Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' Tour". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 5, 2024). "Chappell Roan - "Good Luck, Babe!"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ McCarthy, Lauren (April 4, 2024). "Chappell Roan steals the show". Nylon.
- ^ a b "Good Luck, Babe! - Single". April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (April 5, 2024). "Chappell Roan Won't Tempt Fate on New Single 'Good Luck, Babe!'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Cramer, Jude (April 9, 2024). "The writer of this gay anthem has a heartwarming message for queer folks". Into More.
- ^ White, Marie (April 13, 2024). "Review: 'Good Luck Babe!' is a mini masterpiece". The Eastern Echo.
- ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 15, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 15, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 15, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Latvijas spēlētāko dziesmu Radio Top 2024. gads – 23. nedēļa" [Latvia's most played songs Radio Top 2024 – Week 23] (in Latvian). LAIPA. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "2024 24-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 18". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of June 15, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
This page was last edited on 14 June 2024, at 07:42