"Reverend" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon. The song was released as a promotional single on October 6, 2016 through RCA Records from their seventh studio album Walls (2016). It was later sent to alternative radio as the album's second official single on February 17, 2017.[1] The song was written by bandmembers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill and Matthew Followill as a tribute to deceased country music singer-songwriter Blaze Foley.[2]

"Reverend"
Single by Kings of Leon
from the album Walls
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2017
Recorded2015–2016
GenreIndie rock
Length3:54
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Caleb Followill
  • Nathan Followill
  • Jared Followill
  • Matthew Followill
Kings of Leon singles chronology
"Waste a Moment"
(2016)
"Reverend"
(2017)
"Around the World"
(2017)

Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Reverend" was released on February 10, 2017.[3]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Reverend"3:54

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2016–17) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[4] 91
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 87
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] 83
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] 20
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] 3
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] 9
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] 10

Year-end charts

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Chart (2017) Position
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] 9
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 30
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] 87
US Rock Airplay Songs (Billboard)[14] 38

References

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  1. ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Kings of Leon reveal the story behind 'Reverend'". Cbc.ca. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kings Of Leon – Waste A Moment". YouTube. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  4. ^ "Chart Track: Week 42, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  6. ^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 07/2017 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  11. ^ "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  12. ^ "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.