Back Down South
"Back Down South" | ||||
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Single by Kings of Leon | ||||
from the album Come Around Sundown | ||||
Released | May 17, 2011 (2011-05-17) | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
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Length | 4:01 | |||
Label | RCA records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Caleb Followill Nathan Followill Jared Followill Matthew Followill | |||
Producer(s) | Angelo Petraglia Jacquire King | |||
Kings of Leon singles chronology | ||||
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"Back Down South" (also called "Southbound") is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown. It was released as the third and final single from the album May 17, 2011.[1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Back Down South" was first released onto YouTube on May 27, 2011, at a total length of four minutes and five seconds.[2] It was directed by Casey McGrath with part of the filming in Nashville, TN and the other half in Hampshire, TN.[3] William Goodman of Spin described the video as "an advert for their country way of life."[4]
Reception
Scott Shelter from PopCrush gave the song an 8/10 grade, commenting, "With a dash of twang and an intentional down-home appeal, ‘Back Down South’ wouldn't sound out of place at a country music festival or awards show. It's a welcome change of pace from the arena-rock direction of the band's recent music."[5]
Live performances
Kings of Leon first performed the song during their summer tour 2010.[6] They also performed it on Later... with Jools Holland.
Track listings
- Digital download
- "Back Down South" – 4:01
Credits and personnel
- Kings of Leon
- Caleb Followill – Vocals and guitar – Gibson PR-720S
- Matthew Followill – Lead guitar and Lap steel guitar – Gibson Guitar
- Jared Followill – Bass guitar – Gibson Thunderbird
- Nathan Followill – Drums, percussion, backing vocals – DW Drums
- Robert Mallory – Fiddle
- Angela Petraglia and Liam O'Neil – Organ – Hammond B3
- Producers – Angelo Petraglia, Jacquire King
- Lyrics – Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
- Label – RCA Records
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] | 9 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 41 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 77 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 29 |
References
- ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ Kings Of Leon – Back Down South YouTube.
- ^ ""Back Down South" Video Premiere". Kings of Leon website. June 1, 2011. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ Goodman, William (June 1, 2011). "WATCH: Kings of Leon's Tribute to Southern Roots". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ Shelter, Scott (April 27, 2000). "Kings of Leon, 'Back Down South' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ Goodman, William (June 7, 2010). "Kings of Leon Debut New Songs at Tour Opener!". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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