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Hang On (Weezer song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Hang On'" is a song by the band Weezer. The song impacted radio on February 15, 2011. It is the seventh track and second single from their eighth studio album, 'Hurley'. The album version of "Hang On" is co-written by Rick Nowels and features Canadian actor Michael Cera on backing vocals and pseudo-mandolin. The single version features no mandolin, and contains a harder sound.
Reception
'Alternative Press' calls the song one of the best off of 'Hurley', along with the song "Run Away", praising its uniqueness and commenting "sounding as musically lively and lyrically honest as any cut off 'Pinkerton'". 'Rolling Stone' regards the song as "power-ballad heaven".
Track listing
#"Hang On" - 3:33
Personnel
*Rivers Cuomo lead guitar, lead vocals
*Patrick Wilson percussion
*Brian Bell rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*Scott Shriner bass guitar, backing vocals
*Michael Cera - backing vocals, mandolin
*Tony Berg - hurdy-gurdy
References
Category:Weezer songs
Category:2011 singles
Category:Songs written by Rivers Cuomo
Category:2010 songs
Category:XL Recordings singles
Category:Songs written by Rick Nowels
Category:2010s ballads
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Alternative rock ballads
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