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Let Me Down Easy (Billy Currington song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Let Me Down Easy'" is a song written by Mark Nesler, Jennifer Hanson and Marty Dodson and recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in October 2010 as the second single from Currington's 2010 album 'Enjoy Yourself' and as the eleventh single of his career. The song became Currington's fourth consecutive and sixth number one hit on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 2, 2011.
Music video
The music video was directed by Potsy Ponciroli. It is composed entirely of tour footage, showing Currington performing both at soundcheck, and at the actual show. It was released on March 28, 2011, just before its U.S. country peak of Number One.
Critical reception
Karlie Justus of Engine 145 gave the song a thumbs-up, saying that it was a "sultry sleeper hit" but also saying that she thought it was similar to "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" and "Don't". Gary Graff of 'Billboard' also described the song favorably, saying that it had "Lionel Richie-style smoothness".
Brian Kachejian of ClassicRockHistory.com compared the song to a classic Hootie & The Blowfish style melody and groove.
Chart performance
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References
Category:2010 singles
Category:Billy Currington songs
Category:Country ballads
Category:2010s ballads
Category:Songs written by Mark Nesler
Category:Songs written by Jennifer Hanson
Category:Song recordings produced by Carson Chamberlain
Category:Mercury Nashville singles
Category:2010 songs
Category:Songs written by Marty Dodson
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