Let It Go (Alexandra Burke song)
"Let It Go" | ||||
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Single by Alexandra Burke | ||||
from the album Heartbreak on Hold | ||||
Released | 27 May 2012 | |||
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Length | 3:24 | |||
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"Let It Go" on YouTube |
"Let It Go'" is a song by British recording artist Alexandra Burke from her second studio album, Heartbreak on Hold (2012). It was released in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2012 as the album's second and final single.[1] "Let It Go" is an uptempo 90s throwback dance song drawing influences from the dance-pop and R&B genres.[2]
"Let It Go" received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who deemed the song the best song on the album, along with its catchy tune and production; however, minority of critics found the song generic. The song was unable to match the success like "Elephant", only peaking inside the
Background and release
In an interview with Peter Robinson for Popjustice, Burke explained the song's conception and development.[3] Burke revealed that she did not co-write the song, but was involved with the writing camp, a series of sessions where writers and producers met Burke in order to create material for Heartbreak on Hold, and that "Let It Go" was written during the sessions.[3] She explained the meaning behind the song's lyrics, saying:
For me, it's about letting go of life’s stresses full stop. I’ve had to gain some thick skin while being in this business. I'm not going to say I'm perfect at tackling the negative but I try to turn things that don't feel right into something positive.[3]
On 13 April 2012, "Let It Go" premiered on the Kiss radio station,[4] and serves as Heartbreak on Hold's official second single.[5] "Let It Go" was made available to download via iTunes on 25 May 2012 in Ireland and the United Kingdom, as well as multiple other European countries.[6][7] It was released as an extended play (EP) and consists of "Let It Go"; "Let It Go" (Bimbo Jones Remix); "Let It Go" (Rui da Silva Remix) and "Let It Go" (Digital Dog Remix); each version can be purchased individually or all together.[7]
Composition
Burke sings the lyric "We get caught up in the little things/ Lose ourselves along the way" "over feather-light club beats" according to Robert Copsey for
Critical reception
Robert Copsey for Digital Spy was complimentary of the 90s inspired song, writing that although it is "a smidge predictable," it is difficult to not admire Burke's enthusiasm on "Let It Go".
Caroline Sullivan for The Guardian was critical of the song, writing that it is "anonymous international dancefloor fodder".[11] Rohin Guha for Flavorpill wrote about the message behind the song: "It’s not surprising the [Dalai Lama]'s words resonate with a subcategory of zen pop, which embraces the spirit of "letting go" in order to properly celebrate life."[12]
Music video
The music video for "Let It Go" was shot on London Underground on 7 April 2012.[13] The video was released on 25 April 2012 via Burke's official VEVO account.
The video starts with a blue
At the end of the first chorus, Burke steps onto a train and sits down right at the rear of the carriage. During the second verse, she stands up and calls all the passengers to dance, including a businessman and a professional dancer. She walks through to the very front of the train and it is at the front carriage where Burke and her team start to dance in the carriage. Burke then continues to dance in an empty car park, where she and her team perform a further dance routine. The video finishes with Burke and her dancers posing in the car park.
Live performances
Burke performed an acoustic version of the song on
Track listing
- Digital download[7]
- Let It Go – 3:28
- Let It Go – 3:28
- Let It Go (Bimbo Jones Remix) – 3:15
- Let It Go (Rui da Silva Remix) – 7:53
- Let It Go (Digital Dog Remix) – 7:38
Credits and personnel
Adapted from the liner notes of Heartbreak on Hold; Syco Music, Sony Music, RCA Records.[17]
Recording locations
- Recorded at Cutfather Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Mixed at White Room, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Personnel
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Chart performance
"Let It Go" made its first appearance on the
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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CIS (TopHit)[24] | 166 |
Ireland (IRMA)[18] | 41 |
Scotland ( Official Charts Company)[25]
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27 |
South Korea International ( Gaon)[26]
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23 |
UK Singles ( Official Charts Company)[20]
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33 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Belgium[27] | 25 May 2012 | Digital download, extended play | Sony Music
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Czech Republic[28] | |||
Denmark[29] | |||
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Ireland[6] | Sony Music, RCA Records, Syco Music | ||
Sweden[32] | Sony Music | ||
Switzerland[33] | |||
United Kingdom[7] | Sony Music, RCA Records, Syco Music | ||
United States | 28 July 2012 | Columbia Records |
References
- ^ "Alexandra Burke debuts new single 'Let It Go' – listen". Digital Spy. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear". Digital Spy. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Peter (24 May 2012). "Alexandra Burke does not intend to grow any vegetables in the near future: Just one of the many things you will discover in this illuminating interview". Popjustice. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Alexandra Burke's premiered her new single 'Let It Go'". Popjustice. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (31 March 2012). "Alexandra Burke announces new single". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Ireland). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ a b c d Copsey, Robert (22 May 2012). "Alexandra Burke: 'Let It Go' – Single review". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "4Music - News - Reviews - Album Review: Alexandra Burke - Heartbreak on Hold". Archived from the original on 19 June 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "Heartbreak on Hold - Alexandra Burke | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Sullivan, Caroline (1 June 2012). "Alexandra Burke: Heartbreak on Hold – review". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "12 New Summer Anthems More Epic Than Jennifer Lopez's "Dance Again"".
- ^ Eames, Tom (12 April 2012). "Alexandra Burke 'nearly arrested on Tube for video shoot'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- Communicorp. 26 April 2012. Archived from the originalon 6 September 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Alexandra Burke – Let It Go". Lorraine. ITV Breakfast. 22 May 2012. Archived from the original (video) on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ Heartbreak on Hold (liner notes). Alexandra Burke. Syco Music, Sony Music, RCA Records. 2012.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Chart-Track. Irish Recorded Music Association. 31 May 2012. Archived from the originalon 3 April 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 7 June 2012". Chart-Track. Irish Recorded Music Association. 8 June 2012. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Official UK Singles Top 100 – 9th June 2012". Official Charts Company. 3 June 2012. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Official Charts Analysis: Gary Barlow LP sells 40k". Music Week. Joe Hosken. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "UK Single Downloads Top 40 – 9th June 2012". Official Charts Company. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Official Charts Analysis: Gary Barlow tops Album and Singles lists | News | Music Week".
- ^ Alexandra Burke — Let It Go. TopHit. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Top 40 Scottish Singles Archive – 16th June 2012 – 9th June 2012". Official Charts Company. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Belgium). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Czech). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Denmark). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Finland) (in French). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (France) (in French). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Sweden). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Let It Go (Remixes) – EP – Alexandra Burke". iTunes Store (Switzerland) (in French). Apple. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.