Let Me Let Go

"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 Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Faith Hill.
↑ "Faith Hill Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Faith Hill.
↑ "Faith Hill Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Faith Hill.
↑ "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.

External links

Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Preceded by "It Must Be Love" by Ty Herndon	Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks number-one single December 12, 1998	Succeeded by "Husbands and Wives" by Brooks & Dunn
Preceded by "Wide Open Spaces" by Dixie Chicks	RPM Top Country Tracks number-one single December 7, 1998	Succeeded by "You're Easy on the Eyes" by Terri Clark
Preceded by "You're Easy on the Eyes" by Terri Clark	RPM Top Country Tracks number-one single January 11, 1999	Succeeded by "Fly (The Angel Song)" by The Wilkinsons

Faith Hill singles

Take Me as I Am	"Wild One" "Piece of My Heart" "But I Will" "Take Me as I Am"

It Matters to Me	"Let's Go to Vegas" "It Matters to Me" "Someone Else's Dream" "You Can't Lose Me" "I Can't Do That Anymore"

Faith	"This Kiss" "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me" (with Tim McGraw) "Let Me Let Go" "Love Ain't Like That" "The Secret of Life"

Breathe	"Breathe" "The Way You Love Me" "Let's Make Love" (with Tim McGraw) "If My Heart Had Wings"

Cry	"Cry" "When the Lights Go Down" "One" "You're Still Here" "Baby You Belong"

Fireflies	"Mississippi Girl" "Like We Never Loved at All" (with Tim McGraw) "The Lucky One" "Sunshine and Summertime" "Stealing Kisses"

The Hits	"Lost" "Red Umbrella"

Joy to the World	"A Baby Changes Everything"

Other singles	"It's Your Love" (with Tim McGraw) "There You'll Be" "Where Are You, Christmas?" "I Need You" (with Tim McGraw) "Sing" (with Annie Lennox) "Come Home" "American Heart" "Meanwhile Back at Mama's" (with Tim McGraw)