Let Me Let Go
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"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 country artist 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 a Grammy-themed DVD 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, which called it "a well-written song about moving on after a failed relationship" and said that it was more pop-influenced than her previous work.[3]
Chart positions
| Chart (1998–1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] | 11 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 33 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[9] | 51 |
| Chart (1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Adult Contemporary Tracks (RPM)[10] | 73 |
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[11] | 96 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 68 |
References
- ^ "Vivid overview". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Vivid Michael Lington". JazzTimes.
- ^ "'Let Me Let Go' review". Billboard: 25. September 19, 1998.
- ^ "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 Top 100 Country Tracks of 1998". RPM. December 14, 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1999". RPM. December 13, 1999. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1999". RPM. December 13, 1999. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1999: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1999. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
