Wait a Minute My Girl

"Wait a Minute My Girl"
Single by Volbeat
from the album Servant of the Mind
Released2 June 2021
StudioHansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark; Sonic Debris Studio, West Babylon, New York, US
Length2:20
Label
SongwriterMichael Poulsen
Producers
Volbeat singles chronology
"Die to Live"
(2019) 		"Wait a Minute My Girl"
(2021) 		"Shotgun Blues"
(2021)
Music video
"Wait a Minute My Girl" on YouTube

"Wait a Minute My Girl" is a song by Danish rock band Volbeat. It was released as a single alongside "Dagen Før" from their eighth album Servant of the Mind. It topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in August 2021.

Background and recording

"Wait a Minute My Girl" was released on 2 June 2021 alongside "Dagen Før". It was the band's first new material since the 2019 album Rewind, Replay, Rebound,[1] and was written by frontman Michael Poulsen "a long time ago" but was not finished until 2020.[2] Poulsen said it was one of the first songs he wrote for the album and that it had been "hidden somewhere" on his phone before he picked it up again.[3] He said the song made sense to release during the summer, describing it as a positive, feel-good track at a time when people had been waiting for something new.[4] It was recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown period by Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen in Denmark, while guitarist Rob Caggiano recorded his parts remotely from New York.[5] The song features saxophone by Doug Corcoran and piano by Raynier Jacob Jacildo, both playing upbeat riffs.[6] They are members of JD McPherson's band and had previously appeared on Volbeat's 2019 song "Die to Live".[7] Backing vocals are provided by Mia Maja who had worked with the band since Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie.[8] It was written and recorded over a period during what the band described as a "long, difficult 15 months".[9]

Composition and style

The band said the song has a summer vibe,[1] while Poulsen described it as a "pure rocker" influenced by Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and the Ramones. He added that it carries a "'50s-'60s element" and a summery feel, in contrast to the heavier material on the album.[4] Larsen similarly characterized it as straightforward rock and roll intended for summer listening.[10]

Consequence described the track as uptempo, driven by energetic guitars and a 1950s throwback vibe,[11] while Revolver called it a "swingin' summer" track that blends elements of SoCal pop-punk with retro rock and roll.[12] Metal Hammer noted its fast-paced rock and roll style, featuring saxophone and piano.[13] Reviewing Servant of the Mind, Distorted Sound Magazine described the song as having a 1960s high school prom feel, highlighting its saxophone solos, prominent piano and danceable beat.[14] Classic Rock characterized it as bright and breezy, and noted that it was largely inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis.[15]

Music video

A music video was released on July 12, 2021. It was directed by Sean Donnelly, founder of AWESOME+modest in Los Angeles, California. The collages were created by Mengqing Yuan and animation by Steve Yeung.[10] The band described the video as "trippy and creative" and said it was "weird, fun and crazy".[16]

Accolades

It was nominated for Rock Song of the Year at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[17]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Michael Poulsen.

Wait A Minute My Girl / Dagen Før single[18][19]
No.TitleLength
1."Wait A Minute My Girl"2:20
2."Dagen Før (feat. Stine Bramsen)"4:09
Total length:6:29

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[20]

Volbeat

Additional musicians

  • Doug Corcoran - saxophone
  • Mia Maja - background vocals
  • Ray Jacildo - piano

Additional credits

  • Jacob Hansen - producer, mastering engineer, mixing engineer, recording engineer

Commercial performance

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on August 21, 2021.[21] It marked the band's ninth No. 1 song on the chart[22] tying Aerosmith for the 10th-most No. 1 songs in the chart's history.[23] It also spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Mediabase Canada Active Rock chart, becoming the band's first Canadian No. 1 on that chart.[24]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Wait a Minute My Girl"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[29] Gold 15,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b "Volbeat Debuts Two New Songs For The Summer, 'Wait A Minute My Girl' And 'Dagen Før'". Blabbermouth. June 2, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  2. ^ "Volbeat Announces Fall 2021 U.S. Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth. July 19, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  3. ^ Epstein, Dan (October 28, 2021). "Mediums, Ghosts, Dio-Era Sabbath: Volbeat's Michael Poulsen Talks Dark New LP 'Servant of the Mind'". Revolver. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Michael Poulsen: Volbeat's Upcoming LP Is 'Definitely The Most Heavy Album That We've Ever Done'". Blabbermouth. July 14, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  5. ^ Erickson, Anne (July 19, 2021). "Volbeat Announce Fall 2021 US Headlining Tour". Consequence. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  6. ^ Gibbs, Audrey (June 3, 2021). "Volbeat Emerges from Hiatus with Sunny Songs "Wait A Minute My Girl" & "Dagen Før"". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  7. ^ Childers, Chad (June 2, 2021). "Volbeat Debut New Songs 'Wait a Minute My Girl' + 'Dagen Før'". Loudwire. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  8. ^ Weaver, James (June 3, 2021). "Volbeat release new songs 'Wait A Minute My Girl' and 'Dagen Før'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  9. ^ Carter, Emily (June 2, 2021). "Volbeat drop "double-barrelled blast of summer tunes", Wait A Minute My Girl and Dagen Før". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Volbeat Drops Music Video For 'Wait A Minute My Girl'". Blabbermouth. July 12, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  11. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (June 2, 2021). "Volbeat Return with New Songs "Wait a Minute My Girl" and "Dagen Før": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  12. ^ Enis, Eli (June 2, 2021). "Hear New Volbeat Songs "Wait a Minute My Girl" and "Dagen Før"". Revolver. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  13. ^ "Listen to Volbeat bust out the saxophones on sh*t-kicking new song Wait A Minute My Girl". Metal Hammer. June 2, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  14. ^ Press, Jack (November 29, 2021). "Album Review: Servant Of The Mind – Volbeat". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  15. ^ Dome, Malcolm (December 3, 2021). "Volbeat open up an exciting future with Servant Of The Mind". Classic Rock. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  16. ^ Weaver, James (July 12, 2021). "Volbeat release new music video for 'Wait A Minute My Girl'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  17. ^ Grein, Paul (January 27, 2022). "2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List of Rock Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  18. ^ "Wait A Minute My Girl / Dagen Før - Single - by Volbeat". Apple Music. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  19. ^ "Wait A Minute My Girl / Dagen Før - Single - by Volbeat". Spotify. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  20. ^ "Wait A Minute My Girl – Volbeat". Apple Music.
  21. ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (August 19, 2021). "Volbeat Clocks Ninth Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With 'Wait A Minute My Girl'". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  22. ^ Bowar, Chad (December 1, 2021). "Album Review: Volbeat Servant Of The Mind". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  23. ^ "Volbeat's 'Wait A Minute My Girl' Tops Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart". Blabbermouth. August 17, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  24. ^ "Volbeat's Eighth Studio Album, Servant Of The Mind, Out Today". Side Stage Magazine. December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  25. ^ "Volbeat Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  26. ^ "Volbeat – Wait a Minute My Girl". Singles Top 100. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  27. ^ "Volbeat Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  28. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  29. ^ "Austrian single certifications – Volbeat – Wait a Minute My Girl" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
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