"Good Luck, Babe!" | ||||
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Single by Chappell Roan | ||||
Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
Genre | Pop [1] [2] | |||
Length | 3:38 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
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.
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." [3] 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. [4] [5] Amusement Records and Island Records released the single through streaming and digital download. [6]
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." [7] 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. [7] [8]
An accompanying lyric video for "Good Luck, Babe!" was released on April 5, 2024, along with the song's official release. [9]
“Good Luck, Babe!” received widespread acclaim upon release, with many declaring it a breakthrough hit. Critics were particularly enthused about Roan's powerful vocal showcase — observing that it was symbolic of her concurrent ascent in popularity, and a reckoning of an artist with a formidable future in music. [10] [11]
Sydney Brasil of Exclaim! opined that the song was "a more realized version of her baroque pop vision, both airy and devastating in its delivery." [12] Stephen Daw from Billboard praised the symbiotic relationship of Nigro's production with Roan's vocal performance, writing, "The maximalist production—featuring chunky '80s synths and a multi-piece string section—fuels Roan's octave-jumping voice... As frustration, flirtation and self-confidence ooze from every syllable of Roan's impeccable delivery, it's no wonder why audiences are clamoring for more of the superstar's exceptional artistry." [10]
Commentators drew comparisons of Chappell Roan to the likes of prominent musicians of the 1980s, such as Kate Bush, Wham!, and Cyndi Lauper. [13] Shaad D'Souza of The New York Times posited that the song resonates old fashioned depths further beyond just a 1980s pop veneer, highlighting some theatrical element to how Roan delivers her narrative lyrics "with vocal trills and almighty wails" that is reminiscent of Liza Minnelli. [14]
Speaking for NPR, Sheldon Pearce crowned the track as his top pick for pop song of the year, meriting his choice from its’ profound lyrics, “ ’You have to stop the world just to stop the feeling’ is such a monumental read that feels like a gut punch. It’s the kind of direct emotional attack that you can’t escape even as a bystander.” [15] Mary Kate Carr of The A.V. Club echoed the same zeal for the songwriting, “Her lyrics are even more precise [than her debut album] and brimming with righteous anger.” [16]
Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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Billboard | The 50 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | 3 | [10] |
Consequence | 100 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | 7 | [17] |
Los Angeles Times | The 24 best songs of 2024 so far | N/A | [18] |
The New York Times | The 40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | N/A | [19] |
Rolling Stone | The Best Songs of 2024 So Far | N/A | [11] |
NPR | The best songs of 2024 (so far) | N/A | [15] |
The A.V. Club | 25 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | N/A | [16] |
"Good Luck, Babe!" debuted at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending April 20th 2024, becoming Roan's first entry on the chart. The publication noted that the song's debut not only calls to celebrate a successful milestone for Roan's career, but also a wider movement of young LGBT pop artists as it demonstrates possibilities to be fruitful without compromising overt themes of queerness in their music. [13] The song has so far peaked at number 16 on the chart dated June 29, 2024. [20] On the UK Singles Chart, the song has so far peaked at number 13, becoming Roan's first top-40 hit on the chart.
In June 2024, Sabrina Carpenter covered "Good Luck, Babe!" as part of a set for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge; Carpenter had previously shared that she was a big fan of the song. [21] The song has also been covered by Girl In Red and Peach PRC.
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia ( ARIA) [22] | 20 |
Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [23] | 22 |
Global 200 ( Billboard) [24] | 20 |
Greece International ( IFPI) [25] | 92 |
Ireland ( IRMA) [26] | 11 |
Latvia Airplay ( LAIPA) [27] | 13 |
Lithuania ( AGATA) [28] | 55 |
Netherlands ( Single Top 100) [29] | 98 |
New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ) [30] | 20 |
Portugal ( AFP) [31] | 132 |
Singapore ( RIAS) [32] | 20 |
Sweden Heatseeker ( Sverigetopplistan) [33] | 3 |
UK Singles ( OCC) [34] | 13 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [20] | 16 |
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard) [35] | 30 |
US Pop Airplay ( Billboard) [36] | 19 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada ( Music Canada) [37] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom ( BPI) [38] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States ( RIAA) [39] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 5, 2024 |
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[6] |
Good Luck, Babe!" is a big, bold pop anthem that makes it clear Roan won't deny fate.
"Good Luck, Babe!" | ||||
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Single by Chappell Roan | ||||
Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
Genre | Pop [1] [2] | |||
Length | 3:38 | |||
Label |
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Dan Nigro | |||
Chappell Roan singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"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.
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." [3] 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. [4] [5] Amusement Records and Island Records released the single through streaming and digital download. [6]
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." [7] 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. [7] [8]
An accompanying lyric video for "Good Luck, Babe!" was released on April 5, 2024, along with the song's official release. [9]
“Good Luck, Babe!” received widespread acclaim upon release, with many declaring it a breakthrough hit. Critics were particularly enthused about Roan's powerful vocal showcase — observing that it was symbolic of her concurrent ascent in popularity, and a reckoning of an artist with a formidable future in music. [10] [11]
Sydney Brasil of Exclaim! opined that the song was "a more realized version of her baroque pop vision, both airy and devastating in its delivery." [12] Stephen Daw from Billboard praised the symbiotic relationship of Nigro's production with Roan's vocal performance, writing, "The maximalist production—featuring chunky '80s synths and a multi-piece string section—fuels Roan's octave-jumping voice... As frustration, flirtation and self-confidence ooze from every syllable of Roan's impeccable delivery, it's no wonder why audiences are clamoring for more of the superstar's exceptional artistry." [10]
Commentators drew comparisons of Chappell Roan to the likes of prominent musicians of the 1980s, such as Kate Bush, Wham!, and Cyndi Lauper. [13] Shaad D'Souza of The New York Times posited that the song resonates old fashioned depths further beyond just a 1980s pop veneer, highlighting some theatrical element to how Roan delivers her narrative lyrics "with vocal trills and almighty wails" that is reminiscent of Liza Minnelli. [14]
Speaking for NPR, Sheldon Pearce crowned the track as his top pick for pop song of the year, meriting his choice from its’ profound lyrics, “ ’You have to stop the world just to stop the feeling’ is such a monumental read that feels like a gut punch. It’s the kind of direct emotional attack that you can’t escape even as a bystander.” [15] Mary Kate Carr of The A.V. Club echoed the same zeal for the songwriting, “Her lyrics are even more precise [than her debut album] and brimming with righteous anger.” [16]
Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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Billboard | The 50 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | 3 | [10] |
Consequence | 100 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | 7 | [17] |
Los Angeles Times | The 24 best songs of 2024 so far | N/A | [18] |
The New York Times | The 40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | N/A | [19] |
Rolling Stone | The Best Songs of 2024 So Far | N/A | [11] |
NPR | The best songs of 2024 (so far) | N/A | [15] |
The A.V. Club | 25 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | N/A | [16] |
"Good Luck, Babe!" debuted at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending April 20th 2024, becoming Roan's first entry on the chart. The publication noted that the song's debut not only calls to celebrate a successful milestone for Roan's career, but also a wider movement of young LGBT pop artists as it demonstrates possibilities to be fruitful without compromising overt themes of queerness in their music. [13] The song has so far peaked at number 16 on the chart dated June 29, 2024. [20] On the UK Singles Chart, the song has so far peaked at number 13, becoming Roan's first top-40 hit on the chart.
In June 2024, Sabrina Carpenter covered "Good Luck, Babe!" as part of a set for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge; Carpenter had previously shared that she was a big fan of the song. [21] The song has also been covered by Girl In Red and Peach PRC.
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia ( ARIA) [22] | 20 |
Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [23] | 22 |
Global 200 ( Billboard) [24] | 20 |
Greece International ( IFPI) [25] | 92 |
Ireland ( IRMA) [26] | 11 |
Latvia Airplay ( LAIPA) [27] | 13 |
Lithuania ( AGATA) [28] | 55 |
Netherlands ( Single Top 100) [29] | 98 |
New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ) [30] | 20 |
Portugal ( AFP) [31] | 132 |
Singapore ( RIAS) [32] | 20 |
Sweden Heatseeker ( Sverigetopplistan) [33] | 3 |
UK Singles ( OCC) [34] | 13 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [20] | 16 |
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard) [35] | 30 |
US Pop Airplay ( Billboard) [36] | 19 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada ( Music Canada) [37] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom ( BPI) [38] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States ( RIAA) [39] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 5, 2024 |
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[6] |
Good Luck, Babe!" is a big, bold pop anthem that makes it clear Roan won't deny fate.