Hell of a View
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| Single by Eric Church | ||||
| from the album Soul | ||||
| Released | November 9, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 2:55 | |||
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"Hell of a View" is a song by American country artist Eric Church. He co-wrote the track with Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell.[1] It is the lead single from Church's album Soul, part of a triple album set.[2] The track features backing vocals from Church's longtime collaborator Joanna Cotten.[3]
Background[edit]
Church was in the mountains of North Carolina when he returned from a jog to hear co-writer Casey Beathard play the song which he had been working on with Monty Criswell. Church said it felt like a "big hit but at the same time it has that timeless quality to it". The men finished writing the song and recorded it that same night.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
"Hell of a View" received generally positive reviews, with many positively noting the presence of Joanna Cotten's vocals. Craig Shelburne of CMT called the song a "romantic new single", noting Cotten's "powerful harmony" as a backing vocalist.[4] Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone referred to the track as a "tender mid-tempo ballad", saying it "depicts the thrill of a life on the move with the one you love". Freeman also noted Cotten's "soulful voice" as a "big presence".[5] Angela Stefano of Taste of Country called the song a "a love song for rebels".[6]
Commercial performance[edit]
"Hell of a View" is Church's highest charting single since 2012's "Springsteen", as well as the second highest of his career, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Live performance[edit]
Church performed "Hell of a View" at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards in November 2020.[7]
Charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 2, 2020 |
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| Canada | November 9, 2020 | Country radio | [3] | |
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Hell of a View – Eric Church". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (January 21, 2021). "Eric Church Is Releasing Three New Albums". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Casey, Jim (November 5, 2020). "Eric Church to Send New Single, "Hell of a View," to Country Radio [Listen]". The Country Daily.
- ^ a b Shelburne, Craig (November 11, 2020). "After a Jog in the Mountains, Eric Church Discovers "Hell of a View"". CMT.
- ^ Freeman, Jon (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church Celebrates a 'Reckless' Love in New Song 'Hell of a View'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ Stefano, Angela (October 2, 2020). "Eric Church's 'Hell of a View' Is a Love Song for Rebels [Listen]". Taste of Country.
- ^ Chan, Anna (November 11, 2020). "Eric Church Offers a 'Hell of a View' at the 2020 CMA Awards". Billboard.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Church Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Music Canada. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Eric Church – Hell of a View". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2023.