Let Me Down Easy (Billy Currington song)
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"Let Me Down Easy" is a song written by Mark Nesler, Jennifer Hanson and Marty Dodson, recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in October 2010 as the second single his album Enjoy Yourself. The song is Currington's eleventh single release. The song reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 2, 2011, becoming Currington's fourth consecutive and sixth number 1 single.[1]
Critical reception
Karlie Justus of The 9513 gave the song a thumbs-up, saying that it was a "sultry sleeper hit" but also saying that she thought it was similar to "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" and "Don't".[2] Gary Graff of Billboard also described the song favorably, saying that it had "Lionel Richie-style smoothness".[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Potsy Ponciroli. and premiered in March 2011, It was filmed in concert
Chart performance
| Chart (2010-2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 46 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 71 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2011) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
References
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/billy-currington/chart-history/country-songs
- ^ Justus, Karlie (15 October 2010). "Billy Currington — "Let Me Down Easy"". The 9513. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ Graff, Gary (24 September 2010). "Billy Currington, "Enjoy Yourself"". Billboard. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ "Billy Currington Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Billy Currington Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Billy Currington Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.