"Let Her Down Easy" is a song written and produced by American singer-songwriter

Terence Trent D'Arby Sananda Francesco Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard; March 15, 1962), who started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, ''Introducing the Hardlin ...

for his third studio album, ''

Symphony or Damn ''Terence Trent D'Arby's Symphony or Damn* (*Exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness)'' is the third studio album by Terence Trent D'Arby, released in 1993 through Columbia Records. This album marked something of a comeback after the disappoi ...

'' (1993). It was released as the fourth single in November 1993 and reached number 18 in the United Kingdom.

Critical reception

Alex Kadis from ''

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'' gave the song five out of five, naming it Best New Single. She wrote, "It's a wonderful, haunting, graceful

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with beautifully phrased vocals to take your breath away. If you've ever been in love with someone older or younger than you this will break your heart."

Track listings

* CD, 7-inch and cassette single #"Let Her Down Easy" (Single Version) – 4:13 #"Turn the Page" – 5:58 * CD maxi single #"Let Her Down Easy" (Album Version) – 4:09 #"

Sign Your Name "Sign Your Name" is a song written and performed by Terence Trent D'Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya), released as a single in December 1987. Released on his 1987 album ''Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby'', it was an ...

" – 4:38 #" Delicate" featuring

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– 4:19 #"Let Her Down Easy" (Single Version) – 4:12 * 12-inch single #"Let Her Down Easy" (Single Version) #"Turn the Page" (Club Mix) #"Turn the Page" (Dub Mix) #"Do You Love Me Like You Say?" (Original Rude Boy Mix)

Charts

George Michael version

British singer-songwriter

George Michael George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an English singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the most significant cultural icons of the MTV generation and is one of the best-selling musici ...

performed "Let Her Down Easy" during his 2011–12

Symphonica Tour Symphonica (also promoted as Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour) was an orchestral concert tour by George Michael and his last tour. The singer performed the songs mainly from ''Songs from the Last Century'' and ''Patience'' albums as well as some ...

and included it on the '' Symphonica'' album (2014). The music video for the song was released on February 4, 2014. On March 14, 2014, "Let Her Down Easy" was digitally released as the first single from the album.

Track listing

* Digital single #"Let Her Down Easy" – 3:41

Charts

Release history

References

External links

* * * {{authority control 1993 songs 1993 singles 2014 singles Terence Trent D'Arby songs Songs written by Terence Trent D'Arby George Michael songs Song recordings produced by George Michael Columbia Records singles