Purple Gas
| "Purple Gas" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Zach Bryan and Noeline Hofmann | |
| from the album The Great American Bar Scene | |
| Released | June 7, 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:00 |
| Label | Belting Bronco / Warner |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) |
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| Music video | |
| "Purple Gas" on YouTube | |
"Purple Gas" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Noeline Hofmann. She recorded the track with American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan.[1] The song was included on Bryan's 2024 album The Great American Bar Scene.[2]
Background
[edit]Noeline Hofmann wrote "Purple Gas", taking inspiration from the "tax-dedicated fuel" for farmers in Alberta, her time working on a ranch in western Manitoba, and her own rural upbringing.[3][4] She posted a clip of the song on TikTok in late 2023, and the video caught the attention of Zach Bryan, who initially invited Hofmann to record a video of her performing the song for his series called "The Belting Bronco".[4] Afterwards, Bryan asked Hofmann to record a duet of the song with him. The song was later included on his album The Great American Bar Scene, marking the first time Bryan recorded another artist's song for one of his albums.[5] Bryan compared Hofmann to Gillian Welch, calling her one of his favourite artists.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]Alli Patton of Holler referred to the track as a "simple song" that "never really deviates from its delicate pattern" which "perfectly mirrors the lyrics," adding that it is "a simple sound for some simple words that make for an impactful listen".[7]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Purple Gas" premiered on July 8, 2024, and solely features fan-sourced content, which Zach Bryan called for after the release of the song.[8]
Charts
[edit]| "Purple Gas - Solo" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Noeline Hofmann | |
| from the EP Purple Gas | |
| Released | August 27, 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | La Honda |
| Songwriter(s) | Noeline Hofmann |
| Producer(s) | Patrick Lyons |
| Lyric video | |
| "Purple Gas - Solo" on YouTube | |
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 51 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 69 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 19 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Solo version
[edit]In August 2024, Hofmann released a solo version of "Purple Gas".[14] This version was included on Hofmann's 2024 debut extended play Purple Gas, serving as the title track.[15] She released "Purple Gas" simultaneously with her song "Lighting in July (Prairie Fire)".[16]
Track listing
[edit]Digital download – single[17]
- "Purple Gas" – 3:24
- "Lightning in July (Prairie Fire)" – 4:02
References
[edit]- ^ "Purple Gas - Single by Zach Bryan". Spotify. Belting Bronco Records under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc. June 7, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Deville, Chris (July 4, 2024). "Stream Zach Bryan's New Album The Great American Bar Scene Feat. Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, & John Moreland". Stereogum. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Alberta country artist travels to Oklahoma to sing for Zach Bryan". CBC News. December 28, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Zylstra, Tione (June 10, 2024). "Zach Bryan Duets With Noeline Hofmann On 'Purple Gas'". Countrytown. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 7, 2024). "Zach Bryan & Noeline Hofmann – "Purple Gas"". Stereogum. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (June 18, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Noeline Hofmann Earns Chart Debut With Zach Bryan Duet 'Purple Gas'". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Patton, Alli (June 7, 2024). "'Purple Gas' by Zach Bryan and Noeline Hofmann - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Patton, Alli (July 9, 2024). "Zach Bryan Unveils Fan-Sourced Music Video for 'Purple Gas'". Holler. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Zach Bryan, Noeline Hofmann – Purple Gas". Music Canada. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Young, Casey (August 9, 2024). "Newcomer Noeline Hofmann Impresses With Debut Singles, "Purple Gas" And "Lightning in July (Prairie Fire)"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Patton, Alli (October 17, 2024). "Exclusive: Noeline Hofmann Reflects on New EP Purple Gas, Curveballs and the Simple Joys of Her Breakout Year". Holler. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Noeline Hofmann: "Purple Gas" & "Lightning in July (Prairie Fire)"". The Autumn Roses. August 9, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "Purple Gas / Lighting in July (Prairie Fire) - Single by Noeline Hofmann". Apple Music (Canada). La Honda Records. August 9, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2025.