| "Fight Song" | ||||
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| Single by Rachel Platten | ||||
| from the album Wildfire and the EP Fight Song | ||||
| B-side | "Lone Ranger" | |||
| Released | February 19, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jon Levine | |||
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| "Fight Song" on YouTube | ||||
"Fight Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, released on February 19, 2015, through Columbia Records. The song was included on Platten's debut extended play (EP) of the same name (2015), and her second studio album, Wildfire (2015). The pop rock song was written by Platten and Dave Bassett, and produced by Jon Levine. Platten, at the time a struggling musician, was inspired to write the song to promote self-empowerment.
Music critics praised "Fight Song"'s message and Platten's vocal performance. The song was nominated for and won awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program. In the United States, the song reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, attaining gold and multi-platinum certifications in all except Ireland and Japan.
James Lees directed the music video for "Fight Song", which features Platten wandering around a city and performing at a bar. In further promotion, Platten performed the song at award shows, sporting events, and as guest on Taylor Swift's tour. Media usage has included placement in popular films, television shows, and commercials. It was adopted as a campaign song by Hillary Clinton for her 2016 U.S. presidential campaign.