Last Hurrah (song)

Last updated
"Last Hurrah"
Bebe Rexha - Last Hurrah.png
Single by Bebe Rexha
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)
Genre Pop, Emo [1]
Length2:31
Label Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Andrew Wells
Bebe Rexha singles chronology
"Say My Name"
(2018)		"Last Hurrah"
(2019)		"Call You Mine"
(2019)
Music video
"Last Hurrah" on YouTube

"Last Hurrah" is a song by American singer Bebe Rexha. It was released as a single on February 15, 2019. [2]

Contents

Promotion

Rexha revealed the cover art and release date on social media on February 7, 2019, after teasing the title and its initials "LH" for a period of time. [2] The cover art depicts Rexha, in close-up and in a red light, wearing a crown of thorns. [3] She performed the song on Live with Kelly and Ryan on February 25 at the Dolby Theatre after the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. [4] She performed the song again on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on March 4. [1]

Critical reception

Mike Wass of Idolator called the track "an instantly catchy banger about making better choices" with a "defiant" chorus, saying that "Anyone with a self-destructive streak or knack for making bad decisions will feel every word." [5]

Track listing

  1. "Last Hurrah" – 2:30
  1. "Last Hurrah" (Acoustic) – 2:36
  1. "Last Hurrah" (David Guetta Remix) – 3:11

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [9] 65
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [10] 70
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [11] 47
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [12] 15
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [13] 73
China Airplay/FL ( Billboard ) [14] 39
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100) [15] 17
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) [16] 30
Germany (Official German Charts) [17] 84
Greece (IFPI) [18] 24
Hungary (Stream Top 40) [19] 19
Ireland (IRMA) [20] 31
Lithuania (AGATA) [21] 18
Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20 English Chart) [22] 18
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [23] 26
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [24] 63
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [25] 14
Norway (VG-lista) [26] 10
Portugal (AFP) [27] 89
Romania (Airplay 100) [28] 92
Scotland (OCC) [29] 20
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [30] 22
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [31] 57
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [32] 77
UK Singles (OCC) [33] 50
US Billboard Hot 100 [34] 98
US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) [35] 23
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay ( Billboard ) [36] 38
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [37] 22

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [38] Gold20,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway) [39] Platinum60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [40] Gold25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [41] Silver200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [42] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousFebruary 15, 2019Original Warner Bros. [6]
March 21, 2019Acoustic [7]
April 19, 2019 David Guetta Remix [8]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Take Me Home (Cash Cash song)</span> 2013 single by Cash Cash featuring Bebe Rexha

"Take Me Home" is a song by American electronic music group Cash Cash, featuring American singer Bebe Rexha, taken from Cash Cash's second EP Overtime and their fourth studio album Blood, Sweat & 3 Years. "Take Me Home" was released digitally worldwide on July 15, 2013. In November 2013, the group recorded an acoustic version of "Take Me Home". A music video for the song was released on December 18, 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shot Me Down</span> 2014 single by David Guetta featuring Skylar Grey

"Shot Me Down" is a song by French house music producer and DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from American singer Skylar Grey. The song was released on 3 February 2014 as a digital download. It was produced by David Guetta and Giorgio Tuinfort, with additional production from Ralph Wegner. The song has peaked at number six on the French Singles Chart, while also peaking within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Hungary and Australia and the top twenty of the charts in Germany, Spain and Italy. The original version of the song, "Bang Bang ", was released by Cher in 1966 and was famously covered by Nancy Sinatra in the same year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hey Mama (David Guetta song)</span> 2015 single by David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack

"Hey Mama" is a song recorded by French record producer David Guetta featuring Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj, American singer Bebe Rexha and co-production by Dutch record producer Afrojack. The song was released on 16 March 2015, as the fourth single from Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen (2014). It was produced by David Guetta, Afrojack, and Giorgio Tuinfort, who also wrote the song with Rexha, Minaj, Ester Dean, and Sean Douglas. American ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax is also credited as a writer, as the track samples his recording of "Rosie", a field holler sung by an Afro-American chain gang at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">That's How You Know (Nico & Vinz song)</span> 2015 single by Nico & Vinz featuring Kid Ink and Bebe Rexha

"That's How You Know" is a 2015 song by the Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz. It peaked at number nine on VG-lista, the Norwegian Official Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bang My Head</span> 2015 single by David Guetta featuring Sia and Fetty Wap

"Bang My Head" is a song by French DJ and music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from Australian singer Sia and American rapper Fetty Wap. It was released as the second single from the re-release of Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen. "Bang My Head" tallies as the album's seventh single overall. It was released via digital download on 30 October 2015. The original album version of the song only featured Sia's vocals, but the second verse was later replaced with vocals from Fetty Wap for the reworked single release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Me, Myself & I (G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2015 single by G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha

"Me, Myself & I" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy and American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha, billed together as G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha. It was released on October 14, 2015, as the first single for his second studio album When It's Dark Out. "Me, Myself & I" was written by the two artists and Lauren Christy. The song was originally produced by Rexha and TMS and re-produced by Michael Keenan, with additional production by Christoph Andersson and G-Eazy. It was formerly both artists' highest-peaking single, until Rexha's song "Meant to Be" peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, and G-Eazy's song "No Limit" peaked at number four. It is also featured in the NBA 2K17 soundtrack.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">This One's for You (David Guetta song)</span> 2016 single by David Guetta featuring Zara Larsson

"This One's for You" is a song by French DJ and music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It is the official song of the UEFA Euro 2016 held in France. The track was also recorded with the help of one million fans around the world through the help of a special online app. American singer Ariana Grande also recorded a demo for the song. The song is included as a bonus track on Japanese versions of Zara Larsson's second studio album So Good (2017).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">In the Name of Love (Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2016 single by Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha

"In the Name of Love" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix and American singer Bebe Rexha. The song was produced by Garrix, Matt Rad, Steve James and Simon Says. It was released on iTunes and streaming services after he premiered the song at Ultra Music Festival 2016. A remix EP was released on 11 November 2016, consisting of three remixes featuring DallasK, The Him and Snavs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Got You (Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2016 single by Bebe Rexha

"I Got You" is a song recorded by American singer Bebe Rexha. It was released on October 28, 2016, as the lead single from her second extended play (EP) All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and was later included on her debut studio album Expectations (2018). The track was produced by production team Captain Cuts. It was also featured in a commercial for the Galaxy S21 FE.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)</span> 2017 single by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne

"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring fellow American singer and rapper Lil Wayne, from her third EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2. It was released on May 19, 2017 by Warner Bros. Records as the lead single from the EP. The single was leaked a week before its release, though it was deleted soon after. The single was serviced to pop radio on June 6, 2017. The song samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Back to You (Louis Tomlinson song)</span> 2017 pop song by Louis Tomlinson featuring Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals

"Back to You" is the second solo single of English singer and songwriter Louis Tomlinson, featuring American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and English DJ and producer Digital Farm Animals. It was written by Tomlinson, Digital Farm Animals, Pablo Bowman, Richard Boardman, and Sarah Blanchard, while the production was handled by Digital Farm Animals and Tommy Danvers. The single was released on 21 July 2017; its accompanying music video premiered the same date.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Meant to Be (Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2017 single by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line

"Meant to Be" is a song recorded by American singer Bebe Rexha featuring American country music duo Florida Georgia Line, from Rexha's third extended play (EP) All Your Fault: Pt. 2 and later included in her debut studio album Expectations (2018). It was sent to American contemporary hit radio on October 24, 2017, by Warner Bros. Records as the second single from the EP. It was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Rexha's acoustic version of the song without Florida Georgia Line was released on April 6, 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Call You Mine</span> 2019 single by The Chainsmokers featuring Bebe Rexha

"Call You Mine" is a song by American production duo The Chainsmokers featuring American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha. It was released as a single on May 31, 2019, along with its music video, serving as the fourth single from the duo's third studio album World War Joy. "Call You Mine" marks The Chainsmokers' third collaboration with Bebe Rexha, following their remixes of "Take Me Home" by production trio Cash Cash, featuring Rexha on vocals, and their remix of her debut solo single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You". Its music video won Best Dance Video at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Girls (Rita Ora song)</span> 2018 single by Rita Ora featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX

"Girls" is a song by British singer Rita Ora featuring American rapper Cardi B, American singer Bebe Rexha and British singer Charli XCX. It was released on 11 May 2018 by Atlantic Records. It was written by the former three as well as Klenord Raphael, Ali Tamposi, Pardison Fontaine, Brian Lee, and producers Jonny Coffer, Watt and Ben Billions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Home (Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors and Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2017 single by Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, and Bebe Rexha

"Home" is a song by American rapper and singer Machine Gun Kelly, American rock band X Ambassadors, and American singer Bebe Rexha. The song was sent to radio on December 5, 2017 by Atlantic Records as the second single from the Netflix film Bright. It was written by MGK, Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, Jacob Hawkes, Charlie Snyder, Robert Gillies, and producers D. Phelps and David Pramik. The song marks David Ayer's second film to feature X Ambassadors on its soundtrack, following "Sucker for Pain" from the 2016 film Suicide Squad.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm a Mess (Bebe Rexha song)</span> 2018 single by Bebe Rexha

"I'm a Mess" is a song by American singer Bebe Rexha from her debut studio album, Expectations (2018). It was released as the first and only single from the album on June 15, 2018, following an early radio release in the United States. The song is produced by Jussifer and vocal produced by Devon Corey. According to Rexha, "The song is about accepting your own imperfections, and not dwelling on them but rather celebrating them".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Goodbye (Jason Derulo and David Guetta song)</span> 2018 single by Jason Derulo and David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj and Willy William

"Goodbye" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo and French music producer David Guetta featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj and fellow French musician Willy William. It was adapted and written by the artists alongside Jmi Sissoko, DJ Paulito, Kinnda, JVZEL, VodKa, Phil Greiss, David Saint Fleur, Art Beatz, and Curtis Gray, the latter 5 receiving production credits along with Guetta; Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantotto, and Frank Peterson are credited due to the inclusion of elements of their composition "Time to Say Goodbye", as performed by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli. "Goodbye" is included on Guetta's seventh studio album, 7 (2018).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Say My Name (David Guetta, Bebe Rexha and J Balvin song)</span> 2018 single by David Guetta, Bebe Rexha and J Balvin

"Say My Name" is a song by French DJ David Guetta, American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was released as the eighth single from Guetta's album 7 on 26 October 2018. The track first charted upon the album's release in September 2018. It notably reached number two on Romania's Airplay 100 chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Some Say (Nea song)</span> 2019 single by Nea

"Some Say" is a song by Swedish singer Nea and was released as her debut single on 6 September 2019. Following the song's success in Europe in late 2019 and early 2020, the song was remixed by German DJ Felix Jaehn. The remix was released on 10 January 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm Good (Blue)</span> 2022 single by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha

"I'm Good (Blue)" is a song by French DJ David Guetta and American singer Bebe Rexha. It was released as a single on 26 August 2022 through What a DJ and Warner UK. The song was written by Guetta, Rexha, Kamille and Phil Plested, with production handled by Guetta and Timofey Reznikov. The song both heavily samples and interpolates the 1998 single "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Italian group Eiffel 65; therefore, Eiffel 65 members Jeffrey Jey and Maurizio Lobina, as well as the original track's co-producer Massimo Gabutti, are given writing credits. The song was included on Rexha's third studio album, Bebe (2023).

References

  1. 1 2 Acevedo, Angelica (March 5, 2019). "Bebe Rexha Gives Fierce Performance Of 'Last Hurrah' On 'Late Show'". Billboard . Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Bebe Rexha on Twitter: "2.15..."". February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019– via Twitter.
  3. ↑ Rowley, Glenn (February 7, 2019). "Bebe Rexha Announces New Single 'Last Hurrah'". Billboard . Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  4. ↑ Wendowski, Andrew (February 25, 2019). "Bebe Rexha Performs 'Last Hurrah' on Live with Kelly and Ryan from Oscars Stage". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  5. ↑ Wass, Mike (February 15, 2019). "Bebe Rexha Gives Into Temptation On The Instantly Catchy 'Last Hurrah'". Idolator . Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  6. 1 2 "Last Hurrah - Single by Bebe Rexha". United States: iTunes Store . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "Last Hurrah (Acoustic) - Single by Bebe Rexha". United States: iTunes Store . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  8. 1 2 "Last Hurrah (David Guetta Remix) - Single by Bebe Rexha". United States: iTunes Store . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  9. ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #517". auspOp. March 23, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  14. ↑ "China Airplay Chart/Foreign Language - 29/04/2019". Billboard China (in Chinese). Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  15. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201926 into search. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  16. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201911 into search. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  18. ↑ IFPI Greece International Digital Singles Chart
  19. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Bebe Rexha". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. March 15, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  22. ↑ "Last Hurrah" peaked on the English charts on March 31, 2019 - the song failed to crack the Combined chart. "The Official Lebanese Top 20 Archive". The Official Lebanese Top 20 . OLT20. March 31, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 18, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  25. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  26. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". VG-lista. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  27. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  28. ↑ "Airplay 100 – 14 aprilie 2019" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. April 14, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  29. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  30. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201911 into search. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  31. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". Singles Top 100. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  32. ↑ "Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  34. ↑ "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  35. ↑ "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  36. ↑ "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  37. ↑ "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  38. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil . Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  39. ↑ "Norwegian single certifications – Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  40. ↑ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  41. ↑ "British single certifications – Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  42. ↑ "American single certifications – Bebe Rexha – Last Hurrah". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 30, 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.