Let Me Down Easy

Roger Daltrey

About Let Me Down Easy

"'Let Me Down Easy'" is a song by Roger Daltrey, who at the time was the former lead singer of The Who. The song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and included on Daltrey's sixth solo album Under a Raging Moon as the first track on the second side of the LP. The album was a tribute to The Who's former drummer Keith Moon. The song was released as a single in November 1985 on Atlantic Records. The single reached number 86 on the US Hot 100 singles chart and number 11 on Billboard's Top Rock Tracks chart.  


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1985
4:08
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Well I saw you on the avenue
And as usual you're with someone new
I guess there's nothing left for me to do but turn away
I'm growing tired of all your alibis
There ain't one you can justify
I ain't gonna take it anymore and I'll tell you why

You think it doesn't show I figure let me go
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy
It's time you got it straight you know it's hard to take
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy

We've been going through some changes
And I'm well aware of all the dangers
Sometimes you look at me and it leaves me cold
But now you've gone and blown your covers
I know all about your temporary lovers
I ain't taking it another day and that's for sure

You think it doesn't show I figure let me go
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy
It's time you got it straight you know it's hard to take
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy

Oh when I look at you now
I can't believe you're leaving
All those years and you've got nothing to say
Turn around and walk away

You think it doesn't show I figure let me go
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy
It's time you got it straight you know it's hard to take
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy

You think it doesn't show I figure let me go
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy
It's time you got it straight you know it's hard to take
If you're gonna let me down let me down easy

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Roger Daltrey

Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE (born 1 March 1944), is an English singer, musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in films, theatre and television roles and also producing films. In 2008 he was ranked number 61 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. more »

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Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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9 facts about this song

Artist
Roger Daltrey is the lead vocalist of the band, The Who. He is known as a legend in the rock music industry.
Album
"Let Me Down Easy" is a track from Roger Daltrey's seventh solo studio album, "Under a Raging Moon," which was released in 1985.
Song Background
The song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Bryan Adams is a multi-talented rock singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist, and activist.
Music Style
"Let Me Down Easy" follows a rock music style, closely reflecting the sound of Daltrey's band - The Who.
Song Theme
The song "Let Me Down Easy," like many Daltrey songs, generally deals with themes of love and heartbreak. It talks about a plea to a lover to let him down gently from the relationship.
Album Recognition
"Under a Raging Moon," the album which "Let Me Down Easy" appears on, gained recognition as it peaked at no. 42 on the US Billboard 200.
Song Performance
Despite not being one of Roger Daltrey's most famous songs, it resonates with many fans due to its emotional depth.
Inspirations
"Let Me down Easy" was inspired by the simultaneous dissolution of Bryan Adams’s own relationship, and the breakdown of his songwriting partner’s (Jim Vallance) marriage. This was confirmed by Vallance in an interview.
Music Video
There is a music video for "Let Me Down Easy," where Roger Daltrey performs the song on stage. It first aired on MTV on October 8, 1985.

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