Need a Favor

"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]

"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

Composition and lyrics

"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

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

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

Charts
Chart performance for "Need a Favor"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 36
Canada Country (Billboard)[7] 1
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[8] 33
Canada Rock (Billboard)[9] 32
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 139
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 14
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] 22
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 8
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 3
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 20
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[18] 3

Certifications
Certifications for "Need a Favor"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[19] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  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. Janes, Lesley (December 9, 2022). "Jelly Roll "Need a Favor" Song Review". The Nash News. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  3. "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. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  7. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  8. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  9. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  11. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  12. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  13. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  14. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  15. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  16. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  17. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  18. "Jelly Roll Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  19. "Canadian single certifications – Jelly Roll – Need a Favor". Music Canada. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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