"Letting Go" is a song written by Doug Crider and

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, and recorded by American

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artist Suzy Bogguss. It was released in July 1992 as the fourth single from her album '' Aces''. The song reached number 6 on the '' Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in October 1992. It also reached number 83 on the UK pop charts, on February 13, 1993.World Radio History

Critical reception

''Billboard'' gave the song a positive review, saying that it was "unquestionably superb" and had potential for

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crossover. Indeed, the song did cross over and reach #26 on the Gavin Adult Contemporary survey, on October 9, 1992.

Chart performance

References

1992 singles Suzy Bogguss songs Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen Liberty Records singles Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions 1991 songs {{1992-country-song-stub