| "Pretty Pimpin" | ||||
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| Single by Kurt Vile | ||||
| from the album B'lieve I'm Goin Down... | ||||
| Released | July 21, 2015 | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kurt Vile | |||
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| Kurt Vile singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Pretty Pimpin" on YouTube | ||||
"Pretty Pimpin" is a song written and performed by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile. The song was released as a single on July 21, 2015, and received a positive reception from music critics.
"Pretty Pimpin" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Vile's first chart-topper on a Billboard chart.[1]
YouTube Encyclopedic
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Kurt Vile - "Pretty Pimpin" Official Video
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Kurt Vile — "Pretty Pimpin" (09/24/15)
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Kurt Vile - "Pretty Pimpin" (Live at WFUV)
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Critical reception
"Pretty Pimpin" received favorable reviews from critics. Evan Minsker of Pitchfork awarded it Best New Track, and said that its overall aesthetic is entirely welcome.[2] Kyle McGovern of Spin said that the song is the most engaging and jaunty-sounding single Vile has pushed to radio.[3] Tom Hughes of The Guardian called it one of Vile's "loveliest songs yet, and a great summation of his ingenious-weirdo appeal".[4] The song has also been highlighted as a standout track of its parent album by AllMusic and Consequence of Sound.[5][6]
Music video
The music video was released on July 21, 2015.[7]
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 33 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
References
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (March 3, 2016). "Kurt Vile's 'Pretty Pimpin' Tops Adult Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (July 21, 2015). "Kurt Vile: Pretty Pimpin". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ McGovern, Kyle (September 21, 2015). "Review: Kurt Vile Levitates on the Desert-Warmed 'b'lieve i'm goin down...'". Spin. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Hughes, Tom (October 1, 2015). "Kurt Vile: b'lieve i'm goin down review – terrific slow-burner from US charmer". The Guardian. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "B'lieve I'm Goin Down... – Kurt Vile". AllMusic. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Kivel, Adam (September 22, 2015). "Kurt Vile – b'lieve i'm goin down..." Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Grow, Kory (July 21, 2015). "See Kurt Vile Snap Out of a Daze in Pretty Pimpin Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kurt Vile Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
This page was last edited on 14 December 2023, at 15:59