Behold (song)
"Behold" | ||||
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Single by Phil Wickham featuring Anne Wilson | ||||
Released | August 26, 2022 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:24 | |||
Label | Fair Trade Services | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Jonathan Smith | |||
Phil Wickham singles chronology | ||||
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Anne Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"Behold" on YouTube | ||||
"Behold" (Live) on YouTube | ||||
"Behold" (Lyrics) on YouTube |
"Behold" is a song by Phil Wickham featuring Anne Wilson. The song was released on August 26, 2022, as a standalone single.[1] Wickham co-wrote the song with Dallas Jenkins and Steven Furtick.[2] Jonathan Smith produced the single.
"Behold" peaked at number eight on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Background
[edit]On August 26, 2022, Phil Wickham released "Behold" featuring Anne Wilson as a single.[4] Wickham also announced the Behold Christmas Nights Tour, presented by Transparent Productions, and joined by Anne Wilson and Brandon Lake as special guests.[5] The tour began at the Capital Christian Center in Sacramento on December 8, 2022, and concluded at the Maranatha Chapel in San Diego on December 11, 2022.[6]
Writing and development
[edit]Wickham shared that the song had been written during the Christmas season of 2021 and he wanted to sing with someone else.[7] Wickham decided on working with Anne Wilson after hearing her single, "My Jesus," on the radio.[8]
Composition
[edit]"Behold" is composed in the key of B with a tempo of 73.5 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 6
8.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]Jonathan Andre, reviewing for 365 Days of Inspiring Media review, gave a positive remarks about the song, saying ""Behold" is a great song full of Biblical truth and lyrical richness," and further added that it "continues to remind us of how much of a powerful singer-songwriter Phil himself is, as he continues to assert himself to become a great worship artist alternative."[10]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Behold" made its debut at number 27 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated December 3, 2022.[11] The song peaked at number two on the Christian Airplay chart.[12]
"Behold" debuted at number 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated December 3, 2022,[13] concurrently charting at number 15 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[14] The song peaked at number eight on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[3]
Music videos
[edit]Phil Wickham availed the audio video of "Behold" through YouTube on August 26, 2022.[15] On November 4, 2022, Phil Wickham released the official lyric video of the song on YouTube.[16][17] Phil Wickham published the official music video for "Behold" featuring Anne Wilson on November 14, 2022, via YouTube.[18][19] On December 17, 2022, Phil Wickham released the live performance video of the song featuring Anne Wilson on YouTube.[20][21]
Charts
[edit]Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] | 8 |
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
US Christian AC (Billboard)[22] | 1 |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | August 26, 2022 | Fair Trade Services | ||
United States | November 25, 2022 | Christian radio |
References
[edit]- ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 26, 2022). "Phil Wickham Unveils New Christmas Single & Tour With Anne Wilson - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Behold | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Phil Wickham Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Louder Than The Music - Phil Wickham - Behold". Louder Than The Music. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (September 8, 2022). "Phil Wickham Releases New Christmas Song 'BEHOLD' ft Anne Wilson | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Meade, Kelly (September 8, 2022). "Music News: Worship Leader Phil Wickham Releases New Christmas Song and Announces Christmas Tour – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Phil Wickham readies new Christmas song, 'Behold (ft. Anne Wilson)'". Niagara Frontier Publications. September 8, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Louder Than The Music - Worship Leader Phil Wickham Releases 'Behold' Feat. Anne Wilson". Louder Than The Music. September 11, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Behold (feat. Anne Wilson) by Phil Wickham". MultiTracks. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (December 19, 2022). "Phil Wickham – Behold (feat. Anne Wilson) – Single | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. November 29, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Phil Wickham Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. December 10, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. December 10, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Behold (feat. Anne Wilson) [Official Audio] - YouTube". June 25, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "PHIL WICKHAM - Behold (feat. Anne Wilson) [Official Lyric Video] - YouTube". November 4, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (November 4, 2022). "Phil Wickham "Behold" Feat. Anne Wilson Lyric Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Phil Wickham - Behold (Official Music Video) ft. Anne Wilson - YouTube". November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (November 14, 2022). "Phil Wickham "Behold" Feat. Anne Wilson Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Phil Wickham - Behold (Live from Anaheim) ft. Anne Wilson - YouTube". December 17, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (December 19, 2022). "Phil Wickham "Behold" Feat. Anne Wilson Live From Anaheim - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Phil Wickham Chart History (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Behold (feat. Anne Wilson) - Single by Phil Wickham on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists". AllAccess.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.