Let Me Back Explained

"Let Me Back" is the debut single by UK singer-songwriter Zarif. It was released on 5 April 2009.^[1] It is the first single taken from her debut album Box of Secrets.

Background

"Let Me Back" was written by Zarif and produced by Utters, with additional production by Tommy D who has worked with Kanye West and Corinne Bailey-Rae.^[2] It features a sample from the song "I´m Sorry Babe" by Kokomo.

Before the official release date, Zarif gave out free copies of "Let Me Back" on limited edition pink cassette at her gigs.^[3] There are official remixes of the song by Toddla T, Paul Jackson, Bobby & Klein, Love to Infinity, Afroganic and Sticky. There is also an acoustic version of the song which was released free, as a download, on Zarif's website.^[3]

"Let Me Back" was also announced as BBC Radio 2's Record of the Week for the week commencing 21 March 2009.^{[4] [5]}

Critical reception

• Attitude Magazine - "an upbeat slice of sunshine soul that contains glorious horns, a touch of doo wop and a lovely ode to Burt Bacharach at the end".^[6]
• Hit Sheet - "fabulously catchy".^[7]
• thelondonpaper - 'Single of the Week' (6 April 2009).^[8]

Music video

The music video for "Let Me Back" was released in March 2009 and was directed by Rebel Alliance.^{[9] [10]}

Track listings

UK CD single^[11]

1. "Let Me Back" - 3:41
2. "Stop What You're Doing" (Acoustic Version)

UK Digital download^[12]

1. "Let Me Back" (Radio Edit) - 3:41
2. "Let Me Back" (Bobby & Klein Remix) - 5:15
3. "Let Me Back" (Love To Infinity Club Mix) - 6:44
4. "Let Me Back" (Paul Jackson Remix) - 6:29
5. "Let Me Back" (Toddla T Remix) - 4:37
6. "Let Me Back" (Sticky Remix) - 6:22

Notes and References

1. The Guardian ' You're at the mercy of the audience'
2. RCA: Zarif
3. Zarif's Comic Blog Episode 2
4. BBC Radio 2: Records of the Week
5. Web site: thelondonpaper. 2009-04-06. 2009-05-01.
6. Attitude Magazine Jan '09: 'The Z Factor'
7. Web site: Zarif. 2008-12-19. Hit Sheet. 2009-06-15. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614051351/http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage. 2009-06-14.
8. Web site: Single of the Week: Let Me Back. 2009-05-06. thelondonpaper. 2009-06-15. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614051351/http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage. 2009-06-14.
9. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1544602623?bctid=14564194001 Zarif - "Let Me Back" Video
10. Web site: Music Videos . 2010-06-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090505193033/http://www.hsilondon.co.uk/Director.aspx?id=113 . 2009-05-05 . dead .
11. Web site: Let Me Back (2009). hmv.com. 2009-04-02.
12. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003HG7L42 Let Me Back: Zarif: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads