"Just Let Me Be in Love" is a song written by
Tom Shapiro
Tom Curtis Shapiro (born in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American songwriter and occasional record producer, known primarily for his work in country music. To date, he holds four Country Songwriter of the Year awards from Broadcast Music Incorpor ...
,
Tony Martin and
Mark Nesler
Mark Nesler (born January 5, 1961 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American country music artist. Signed to Elektra Records as a recording artist in 1998, Nesler charted three singles on the U.S. ''Billboard'' country charts. In addition, he has writte ...
, and recorded by American
country music
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artist
Tracy Byrd. It was released in August 2001 as the second single from his album ''
Ten Rounds''. It peaked at number 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Content
The song's narrator just wants to be in love with a woman, and doesn't care about what the future might hold for their relationship.
Music video
The music video was directed by the directing duo
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. It was filmed on
Anna Maria Island in Florida.
Chart performance
"Just Let Me Be in Love" debuted at number 49 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 25, 2001.
Year-end charts
References
2001 songs
Tracy Byrd songs
2001 singles
Songs written by Mark Nesler
Songs written by Tom Shapiro
Songs written by Tony Martin (songwriter)
Song recordings produced by Billy Joe Walker Jr.
Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions
RCA Records Nashville singles
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