Sally, When the Wine Runs Out

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"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"
Single by Role Model
from the album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)
ReleasedJuly 11, 2025
Genre
Length3:38
Label Interscope
Songwriters
Producers
  • Conrad
  • Whitford
Role Model singles chronology
"Somebody Else"
(2024)		"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"
(2025)		"The Longest Goodbye"
(2025)
Music video
"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" on YouTube

"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" is a song by American singer-songwriter Role Model, from Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), the deluxe edition of his second studio album Kansas Anymore (2024). It was produced by Noah Conrad and Harrison Whitford. The song went viral from videos of Role Model performing it with celebrities and became his breakout hit. It was released as a single on July 11, 2025. [1]

Contents

Background

Role Model stated the song is "based off some truth" and "Lyrically, it was me being hesitant and doubtful. Not being sold on someone." [2] In an interview with Travis Mills, he said:

That was very much about a new experience and trying to dive headfirst back into the dating pool. I just wanted a fun song and at the time I was in a pretty good spot mentally and I was like, "I'm gonna take advantage of this, so let's try and make a song that's not so much of a downer for anyone." [3]

Composition

"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" is an indie pop [4] and pop rock song [2] that draws influences from 1970s pop. It is composed of acoustic and "twangy" electric guitars, a "bumping" bass line and simple drum beat. Lyrically, the narrator recalls meeting a woman named Sally at a dive bar and spending the night with her. He describes that she drinks so much and has an unpredictable character. The protagonist begs her not to fall in love with him at the moment but lose such feelings when she is sober, though he offers to buy her a couple of more drinks. He opens up to her and tries to form a relationship. Although she does not seem to return his feelings, his attraction toward her remains unwavering. [4]

Live performances

Before his No Place Like Tour began, Role Model knew that influencer Jake Shane would be in Dallas at the time of his concert there on February 27, 2025 and decided to have him appear as a guest. At the concert, he brought Shane onstage during his performance of "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out". [2] [5] Fans loved it, [2] and soon a rumor circulated online that Shane was the "Sally" in question. [5] Leaning into their reactions, Role Model developed the occasion of inviting a fan to the stage during the song into a regular feature of his concerts. In every performance of "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", when reaching the bridge he would call out "Where's my Sally?" and welcome a fan onstage to dance to the song. [2] [5] Such fans have included his mother Susan Pillsbury, [6] as well as many celebrities such as Dylan Minnette, Renée Rapp, Bowen Yang (during a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ), Conan Gray, [2] [5] [6] [7] Natalie Portman, [8] Olivia Rodrigo (at Lollapalooza), [9] Troye Sivan, [10] Kate Hudson, [11] Al Roker (during a performance on Today ), [12] Hilary Duff (at the Austin City Limits Music Festival), [13] Charli XCX (during a performance on Saturday Night Live ), [14] Lewis Capaldi, [15] and Niall Horan. [16] Role Model has also expressed hope that Kacey Musgraves would one day join him for the occasion. [2] [7]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [29] Gold15,000‡
United States (RIAA) [30] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Bellone, Dario (July 9, 2025). "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out – ROLE MODEL". EarOne. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Havens, Lyndsey (May 13, 2025). "Chartbreaker: How Role Model (And Some Famous Friends) Turned a Showstopping Live Moment Into a Breakout Hit". Billboard . Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Role Model". Apple Music . Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Farthing, Lydia (March 3, 2025). "'Sally, When The Wine Runs Out' by ROLE MODEL - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Khan, Aamina Inayat (April 24, 2025). "When Role Model Met Sally: How Tucker Pillsbury Created a Phenomenon That's Attracted Renée Rapp, Jake Shane, and More". Teen Vogue . Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Schonfeld, Alexandra (June 19, 2025). "Watch All of Role Model's Best 'Sally' Moments So Far — from His Mom to Bowen Yang to Reneé Rapp". People . Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Guglielmi, Jodi (April 29, 2025). "Role Model Has Some Breakup Advice for You". Rolling Stone . Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Natalie Portman Makes Surprise Appearance on Stage at Role Model's N.Y.C. Performance". People. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  9. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (August 2, 2025). "Watch Olivia Rodrigo Bring Out Weezer At Lollapalooza". Stereogum . Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  10. ↑ Irshad, Zara; Rawls, Nava (August 8, 2025). "International superstar surprises fans during Role Model's Outside Lands set". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  11. ↑ Sobhan, Athena (2025-08-10). "Kate Hudson Stuns Fans With Real-Life 'Penny Lane' Moment in Aspen". Parade . Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  12. ↑ "ROLE MODEL - Sally, When The Wine Runs Out (Live From The TODAY Show)". YouTube. August 29, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Jeffrey, Joyann (October 4, 2025). "Role Model Surprises Fans By Bringing Out Hilary Duff as 'Sally'". Today . Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Hoglund, Andy (October 12, 2025). "'Saturday Night Live' recap: Amy Poehler hosts, with Role Model as musical guest". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  15. ↑ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/lewis-capaldi-stuns-fans-stage-36189282.amp
  16. ↑ https://people.com/role-model-brings-out-niall-horan-as-his-latest-sally-on-tour-11843760
  17. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: October 25, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Canada Modern Rock for the week of August 23, 2025". Billboard Canada . Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Role Model". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  20. ↑ "מדיה פורסט – המצעד הבינלאומי השבועי – Week 19 – 04/05 – 10/05/2025" [Media Forest – International Weekly Chart – Week 19 – 04/05 – 10/05/2025] (in Hebrew). Media Forest. May 11, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Aug 7, 2025". TopHit. August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  22. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of August 9, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Pop Airplay: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: July 2025". TopHit. August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  29. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Role Model – Sally, When the Wine Runs Out". Radioscope. Retrieved October 19, 2025.Type Sally, When the Wine Runs Out in the "Search:" field.
  30. ↑ "American single certifications – Role Model – Sally, When the Wine Runs Out". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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