Pink Pony Club
"Pink Pony Club" | ||||
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Single by Chappell Roan | ||||
from the album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess | ||||
Released | April 3, 2020 | |||
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Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Dan Nigro | |||
Chappell Roan singles chronology | ||||
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"Pink Pony Club" is a 2020 song by American pop musician Chappell Roan featured on the artist's 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.[2]
Background and composition[edit]
After the release of her single "Die Young," Roan signed to Atlantic Records in 2017 and moved from her hometown of Willard, Missouri to Los Angeles the following year.[3] According to an interview with Headliner Roan was inspired to write "Pink Pony Club" during this period after a night at The Abbey, a gay bar in West Hollywood.[4] The song was written by Roan and music producer Dan Nigro.[5]
Release[edit]
"Pink Pony Club" was released on April 3, 2020. Four months after releasing the song, Roan was dropped by her label, Atlantic Records.[1] After a year-long break from releasing music where she moved back to her hometown, wrote songs, and worked jobs to fund her project, she resumed releasing her music independently in 2022.[6] "Pink Pony Club" was re-released in early 2023 after she signed with Island Records and Amusement Records and was included on her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.[7][8]
Commercial performance[edit]
Though initially released in 2020, "Pink Pony Club" entered the charts in June 2024, becoming a sleeper hit, after the release of Roan's debut album and a series of viral live performances heightened her public profile.[7][9]
Music video[edit]
Directed by Griffin Stoddard, the "Pink Pony Club" music video features Roan dancing throughout a bar in a series of rhinestone fringe outfits. Drag queens Victoria "Porkchop" Parker and Meatball appear as other nightclub performers.[10]
Personnel[edit]
- Chappell Roan – vocals, songwriting
- Dan Nigro – production, synths, keyboards, piano, bass, programming, guitars, backing vocals, songwriting
- Benjamin Romans – piano
- Sam Stewart – guitar
- Kate Brady – backing vocals
- Ryan Linvill – programming
- Mitch McCarthy – mixing
- Randy Merrill – mastering
Charts[edit]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 61 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 150 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] | 27 |
US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 56 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Spanos, Brittany. "Chappell Roan Is the Independent 'Thrift Store Pop Star' Ready to Take Over the World". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Chappell Roan Announces Debut LP The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Clash. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Alter, Rebecca. "What If I Told You the Song of Summer 2021 Is This Stripper's Delight From Summer 2020?". Vulture. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Gustafson, Alice. "Chappell Roan: How an Unforgettable Night at a Gay Club Led to Pink Pony Club". Headliner Magazine. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Pink Pony Club". ASCAP. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (2022-10-27). "Chappell Roan Is the Independent 'Thrift Store Pop Star' Ready to Take Over the World". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b Daw, Stephen. "Billboard Explains: Chappell Roan's Rise to Pop Stardom". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Dalley, Hannah. "Chappell Roan Brings Her Pink Pony Club to NPR's 'Tiny Desk': Watch Her Performance". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "V Exclusive: Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' Out Now!". V Magazine. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Chappell Roan - The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess - Discogs".
- ^ Chappell Roan - Topic (2023-09-21). Pink Pony Club. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 1, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.