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"Don't Let Me Down"
Song

"Don't Let Me Down" is a song by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers. It was released the follow-up single to "Roses" on February 5, 2016, through Disruptor and Columbia Records.[2][3] The song features vocals from American singer Daya.

Composition

The song has a double-time tempo of 80 beats per minute and a key of G♯ minor. "Don't Let Me Down" follows a chord progression of E – B – F♯ – G♯m, and Daya's vocals span from G♯3 to C♯5.[4]

Critical reception

Robbie Daw of Idolator stated "[Don't Let Me Down] kicks off with a haunting guitar loop and 17-year-old Daya lamenting that she's 'hit a wall, right now I need a miracle.' By the time the chorus sweeps in, the song shifts into full-on trap mode." and called it a "trappy collaboration".[2] Popdust's Jason Scott claimed "[Don't Let Me Down] is an enormously engaging strip of gritty dance-club euphoria. Percussion vibrates underneath a well-constructed skyscraper of synth and evocative vocals from the 17-year-old Daya."[5]

Music video

The music video for the song was released to YouTube on April 29, 2016.[6]

Track listing

Digital download[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Don't Let Me Down" (featuring Daya)3:28

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 3
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 6
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 13
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] 50
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 13
Denmark (Tracklisten)[12] 19
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 9
France (SNEP)[14] 198
Invalid chart entered Germany2 8
Hungary (Single Top 40)[15] 20
Ireland (IRMA)[16] 29
Italy (FIMI)[17] 25
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[18] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 2
Norway (VG-lista)[21] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 5
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 15
UK Dance (OCC)[24] 18
UK Singles (OCC)[25] 77
US Billboard Hot 100[26] 14
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[27] 1
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 13
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[29] 16
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[30] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31] 14

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[32] Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] Platinum 0*
Sweden (GLF)[34] Platinum 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[35] Gold 500,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide February 5, 2016 Digital download
[3][36][37][38]
United States March 1, 2016 Contemporary hit radio [39]

References

  1. ^ Middleton, Ryan (February 5, 2016). "The Chainsmokers Unveil 'Roses' Follow-up 'Don't Let Me Down'". Music Times. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) "Alex Pall and Drew Taggart are pegging this trap-infused dance-pop single [...]"
  2. ^ a b Daw, Robbie (February 5, 2016). "The Chainsmokers & Daya's 'Don't Let Me Down': Listen To The Trappy Collaboration - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "iTunes Store (US) - Music - The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - Single". iTunes Store (US). February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  4. ^ Scott, Harris,. "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya "Don't Let Me Down" Sheet Music in B Major - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Scott, Jason (February 5, 2016). "Listen To The Chainsmokers' Dizzying 'Don't Let Me Down' Featuring Daya - Popdust". Popdust. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down ft. Daya—Youtube". YouTube. April 29, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  7. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  9. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  10. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  11. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  12. ^ http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?list=t40
  13. ^ "The Chainsmokers: Don't Let Me Down (Feat. Daya)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  14. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  16. ^ "Chart Track: Week 18, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "Top Digital - Classifica settimanale WK 18 (dal 2016-04-29 al 2016-05-05)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  18. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – The Chainsmokers feat. Daya" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  19. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  20. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  21. ^ http://lista.vg.no/artist/the-chainsmokers-feat-daya/singel/don-t-let-me-down/6443
  22. ^ http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/
  23. ^ "The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  24. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  26. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  27. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  28. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  29. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  30. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  31. ^ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 3 2016.
  32. ^ Ryan, Gavin (April 9, 2016). "ARIA Singles: Lukas Graham '7 Years' No 1 for Eighth Week". Noise11. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  33. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't Let Me Down". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 29, 2016.[dead link‍]
  34. ^ certweek IS REQUIRED FOR SWEDISH CERTIFICATIONS.
  35. ^ "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers feat. Daya – Don't let me Down". Recording Industry Association of America.
  36. ^ "iTunes Store (UK) - Music - The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - Single". iTunes Store (UK). February 5, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  37. ^ "iTunes Store (SA) - Music - The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - Single". iTunes Store (SA). February 5, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  38. ^ "iTunes Store (AU) - Music - The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - Single". iTunes Store (AU). February 5, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  39. ^ "Top 40/M Cool New Music - New Top Popular Music, Free Radio Play - AllAccess.com". AllAccess Media Group. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
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