Reverend (song) explained

Reverend
Cover:KingsofLeonReverend.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Kings of Leon
Album:Walls
Released:February 7, 2017
Recorded:2015–2016
Genre:Indie rock
Length:3:54
Label:RCA
Prev Title:Waste a Moment
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Around the World
Next Year:2017

"Reverend" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon. The song was released as a promotional single on October 6, 2016 through RCA Records from their seventh studio album Walls (2016). It was later sent to alternative radio as the album's second official single on February 17, 2017.[1] The song was written by bandmembers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill and Matthew Followill as a tribute to deceased country music singer-songwriter Blaze Foley.[2]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Reverend" was released on February 10, 2017.[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)Position
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] 9
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 30
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[7] 87
US Rock Airplay Songs (Billboard)[8] 38

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations . All Access Music Group . https://web.archive.org/web/20170119214553/http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases . January 19, 2017. January 19, 2017.
  2. Web site: Kings of Leon reveal the story behind 'Reverend'. Cbc.ca. November 13, 2021.
  3. Web site: Kings Of Leon – Waste A Moment. YouTube. November 13, 2021.
  4. Web site: Schweizer Airplay Charts 07/2017 - hitparade.ch . hitparade.ch . February 23, 2022.
  5. Web site: Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. September 6, 2018.
  6. Web site: Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. September 6, 2018.
  7. Web site: Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. September 6, 2018.
  8. Web site: Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. September 6, 2018.