"Let Go" is a

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recorded and produced by

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, featuring Yoshika. It was released as the first

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for the group's fourth studio album ''

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on November 17, 2004. The release contains a B-side track titled "The Other Side of Love", as well as instrumental versions of both songs. Despite peaking at only number 12 on the

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upon its release, "Let Go" was certified multiple times by the

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(RIAJ) in various categories. including triple platinum for full-length ringtone downloads (chaku-uta full) and double platinum for digital downloads. The single has sold over 124,000 physical copies since its release.

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released a sequel version of the song titled "Let Go Again" as part of their self-titled debut album, featuring vocals from Verbal.

Track listing

; CD single # "Let Go" — 5:57 # "The Other Side of Love" — 5:31 # "Let Go" (Instrumental) — 5:56 # "The Other Side of Love" (Instrumental) — 5:31

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Sales and certifications

References

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