Let Me Down Easy
Bettye LaVette
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Let me down easy though your love for me is gone Let me down so easy, baby, since you feel to stay isnt wrong But its all over but the last goodbye, let me down easy, hmm When you pass me by, say hello once in a while When you pass me by, does it hurt so much to smile But its all over but the last goodbye, let me down easy, baby I remember at the start It was so nice to think that we never had to part But its all over but the last goodbye, let me down easy, baby Hum hum hum hum,let me down so easy baby, let me down so easy baby Let me down down down down, let me down so easy baby,oh oh oh I dont want anyone of your love, baby, let me down down, let me down so easy Baby, oh oh, let me down so easy
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
_(212333).jpg/269px-Bettye_LaVette_Cosmopolite_(cropped)_(212333).jpg "Bettye LaVette")
1 fan
Written by: JAMES MC DOUGAL, PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, WRECIA HOLLOWAY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release and Classification"Let Me Down Easy" is a song by Bettye LaVette, an American soul singer-songwriter. It was originally released in 1965 as a single on the Calla Records label.
|
Chart PerformanceDespite not being a huge commercial success, "Let Me Down Easy" was highly enjoyed by the audiences and is considered one of LaVette’s signature songs. It charted at number 20 on the Billboard R&B chart.
|
Critical ReceptionThe song is beloved by critics and is often cited as a highlight of Bettye LaVette's career. The soulful tune and emotional delivery have cemented "Let Me Down Easy" as a staple of deep soul music.
|
Live PerformancesBettye LaVette performed "Let Me Down Easy" on an episode of the popular music television show Shindig! in 1965. Even though the show usually featured pop and rock and roll acts, Bettye impressed the audience with her soulful voice.
|
Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Let Me Down Easy". In particular, the song was performed by Paulette McWilliams in Michael Mann's 2006 film Miami Vice.
|
Re-recordingsBettye LaVette re-recorded "Let Me Down Easy" in 2000 for her album "A Woman Like Me", and again in 2012 for "Thankful N' Thoughtful."
|
Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Dee Dee Ford, who is best known for her hit duet with Don Gardner, "I Need Your Lovin'".
|
Recognition and AwardsIn 2016, Bettye LaVette's original recording of "Let Me Down Easy" was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or artistically significant."
|
The Meaning of SongThe lyrics of "Let Me Down Easy" are about the end of a relationship, and LaVette's soulful rendition is often cited as capturing the universal pain of heartbreak.
|
Career ImpactWhile many of LaVette's early recordings did not garner much attention, "Let Me Down Easy" stands as an early example of the unique vocal stylings that would later make her a standout in the world of soul music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Let Me Down Easy Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4451931/Bettye+LaVette/Let+Me+Down+Easy>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Let Me Down Easy Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In