Let Me Let Go Explained

"Let Me Let Go" is a song written by Steve Diamond and Dennis Morgan and recorded by American country music singer Faith Hill. It was released on September 14, 1998, as the third single from Hill's third studio album, Faith (1998). The song features background vocals from Vince Gill. At the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, it received a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

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, which said, "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 Dann 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]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)	Position
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[5]	73
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6]	96
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7]	29
US Hot Country Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[8]	68

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	September 14, 1998	Country radio	Warner Bros.	[9]
	February 23, 1999	Contemporary hit radio		[10]
United Kingdom	April 5, 1999			[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r487075|pure_url=yes}} Vivid overview]. Allmusic.com.
2. Web site: Vivid Michael Lington. JazzTimes.
3. Reviews & Previews: Singles. Flick. Larry. Larry Flick. Billboard. 110. 38. 25. September 19, 1998. December 6, 2020.
4. RPM's Top 100 Country Tracks of '98. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. June 10, 2020.
5. RPM 1999 Top 100 Hit Tracks. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. June 10, 2020.
6. RPM 1999 Top 100 Country Tracks. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. June 10, 2020.
7. The Best of '99: Most Played Adult Contemporary Songs. Airplay Monitor. 7. 52. 48. December 24, 1999.
8. 1999 The Year in Music: Hot Country Singles & Tracks Tracks. Billboard. 111. 52. YE-66. December 25, 1999.
9. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1265. 56. September 11, 1998. July 20, 2021.
10. New Releases. Radio & Records. 1287. 55. February 19, 1999. July 20, 2021.
11. New Releases – For Week Starting 5 April, 1999: Singles. Music Week. 23. April 3, 1999. July 20, 2021.