Pierre (song)

2015 song by Ryn Weaver

"Pierre"

Song by Ryn Weaver
from the album  The Fool
Released| June 16, 2015 (2015-06-16)
Genre|

* Indie pop[1]

Length| 3:23
Label|

* Mad Love
* Interscope

Songwriter(s)|

* Aryn Wüthrich
* Michael Angelakos
* Benjamin Levin
* Ryan Tedder[2]

Producer(s)|

* Blanco
* Angelakos[2]

"Pierre" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ryn Weaver. It is the third track on her debut studio album, The Fool, which was released on June 16, 2015, through Interscope Records.

## Commercial performance

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"Pierre" saw little commercial success after its initial release in 2015. In 2021, interest was revitalized in the song after it went viral on the social media platform TikTok, leading to its debut on the global Spotify Viral 50 chart at number eight.[3] "Pierre" has been used to soundtrack multiple trends on the platform, such as the #PerfectDrink challenge in which users attempt creating a drink by the end of a 45-second clip of the song.[4]

"Pierre" found notable success in the British Isles. It first charted in Ireland, reaching number 30 in its seventh week on the IRMA singles chart.[5] In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 50 in the first week of March 2021, spending four weeks on the UK Singles Chart.[6]

## Critical reception

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"Pierre" received generally favorable reviews from critics. Time complimented the track's "vibrant" songwriting, describing it as a "[yarn] about flings with tantalizing details that never give the full story".[7] The Guardian described it as "EDM fueled stomp-pop", and Brooke Pawling Stennett of The Young Folks wrote that it was "as addicting as the smell of the ocean".[8]

## Live performances

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Weaver previewed the track in early 2015 at live events like Coachella before its June release date.[9] A live, stripped rendition of the song with orchestral accompaniment was released through YouTube on May 28, 2015.[10] This performance would later appear on the Target version and international releases of The Fool as the 'Siren Sessions' version.[11]

## Charts

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Chart (2021)  | Peak
position

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Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 30
UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 50

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver  | 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ "Ryn Weaver Makes Smart Move With Alt-Pop Debut 'The Fool': Album Review". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
2. ^ a b "Credits / The Fool / Ryn Weaver - TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
3. ^ "Spotify Charts". www.spotifycharts.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
4. ^ Garrison, Cianna (February 23, 2021). "Here's How To Do The #PerfectDrink Coffee TikTok Trend To Show Off Your Fave Sip". Elite Daily. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
5. ^ "IRMA – Irish Recorded Music Association". www.irma.ie. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
6. ^ "RYN WEAVER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
7. ^ "Review: Ryn Weaver Won't be Pinned Down on 'The Fool'". Time. June 17, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
8. ^ "Ryn Weaver's "The Fool": Album Review | The Young Folks". June 19, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
9. ^ "Ryn Weaver's premiered a song called 'Pierre' at Coachella". Project U | Pop Music, No Bullshit. April 15, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
10. ^ Ryn Weaver - Pierre (Acoustic) (Vevo LIFT), retrieved February 21, 2021
11. ^ Ryn Weaver, The Fool, retrieved February 21, 2021
12. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Ryn Weaver". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
14. ^ "British single certifications – Ryn Weaver – Pierre". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 10, 2023.