Let Me Let Go
| "Let Me Let Go" | ||||
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| Single by Faith Hill | ||||
| from the album Faith | ||||
| Released | September 30, 1998 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:28 (album version) 4:23 (pop remix) 4:07 (soundtrack version) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Steve Diamond, Dennis Morgan | |||
| Producer(s) | Faith Hill, Dann Huff | |||
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| "Let Me Let Go" on YouTube | ||||
"Let Me Let Go" is a song written by Steve Diamond and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by American country music artist Faith Hill. It was released in September 1998 as the third single from the album Faith. The song features background vocals by Vince Gill.
History
"Let Me Let Go" was also remixed into a pop version and used as the soundtrack for the movie Message in a Bottle. The remix was also added to the international album Love Will Always Win and the compilation album There You'll Be. The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance; Hill performed the remix version of the song at the 2000 Grammy Awards ceremony. The footage of the performance was released on the DVD Grammy's Greatest Moments later that year.
In 2000, saxophonist Michael Lington covered the song from his album, Vivid.[1][2]
Critical reception
The song received a positive review in Billboard. Larry Flick wrote, ""Let Me Let Go" is a well-written song about moving on after a failed relationship, and Hill's intimate, vulnerable vocal illustrates why she's one of the genre's top female talents. The fact that her voice is combined with Vince Gill's lush, lovely backing harmonies elevates this record to heavenly heights. The production by Hill and Dan Huff is a little more pop-driven than on her previous ballads, but radio seems to be firmly behind this deserving artist, and are willing to stretch with her."[3]
Pop culture
- February 12, 1999 The song was featured in the film adaption of the Nicholas Sparks novel Message in a Bottle starring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ "Vivid overview". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Vivid Michael Lington". JazzTimes.
- ^ Flick, Larry (1998-09-19). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 25. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- ^ Message in a Bottle (1999), retrieved 2018-07-29
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 8180." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. June 21, 1999. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 6975." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. December 7, 1998. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "Faith Hill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Faith Hill Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Faith Hill Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM's Top 100 Country Tracks of '98". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "RPM 1999 Top 100 Country Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Best of 1999: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1999. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
