Need a Favor

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"Need a Favor"
Single by Jelly Roll
from the album Whitsitt Chapel
ReleasedDecember 9, 2022
GenreCountry rock
Length3:17
LabelBBR
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Austin Nivarel
Jelly Roll singles chronology
"Dead Man Walking"
(2021) 		"Need a Favor"
(2022) 		"Save Me (Remix)"
(2023)
Music video
"Need a Favor" on YouTube

"Need a Favor" is a song by American musician Jelly Roll, released on December 9, 2022, as the lead single from his album Whitsitt Chapel (2023). Jelly Roll co-wrote the song with Rob Ragosta, Joe Ragosta and Austin Nivarel, the latter of whom produced it. The song was sent to country radio on February 13, 2023.[1]

Composition and lyrics[edit]

"Need a Favor" is a country rock song[2] which centers on a man being on the verge of losing the love of his life and praying for God to do him a favor, but also admitting he does not deserve it and hoping to repent for his past actions.[3][4] Jelly Roll sings in the chorus, "I only talk to God when I need a favor / And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer / So, who the hell am I, who the hell am I / To expect a Savior o-o-oh / If I only talk to God when I need a favor / But God I need a favor / Amen... Amen".[3]

Critical reception[edit]

Lesley Janes of The Nash News wrote, "The combination of rock and country is easy to find on this song. He speaks with raw authenticity that it's impossible not to believe every word he sings. Everyone needs a helping hand at times, and Jelly Roll is able to capture that perfectly on this track. The line, "Who the Hell am I to expect a savior," brings true humility to the forefront."[2] Jess of Taste of Country wrote, "Both sonically and lyrically, the song feels like a prime track for the soundtrack of an upcoming Yellowstone episode."[3]

Live performances[edit]

Jelly Roll performed the song at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.[5]

Charts[edit]

Certifications[edit]

Certifications for "Need a Favor"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[28] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ ""Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song"". February 13, 2023. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Janes, Lesley (December 9, 2022). "Jelly Roll "Need a Favor" Song Review". The Nash News. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Jelly Roll Admits Spiritual Hypocrisy in Gritty 'Need a Favor'". Taste of Country. December 16, 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  4. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (January 13, 2023). "Jelly Roll To Impact Country Radio With 'Need A Favor'". Country Now. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Jelly Roll - "Need a Favor"". CMT. April 2, 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  6. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 20 November 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1759. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 20, 2023. p. 25.
  7. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  10. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 1, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  15. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  16. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  18. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  19. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  20. ^ "Jelly Roll Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  21. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  22. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  23. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  24. ^ "Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  25. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  26. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  27. ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  28. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jelly Roll – Need a Favor". Music Canada. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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