"You Won't Let Me" is a song by
American
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recording artist
Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata (born September 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing five EPs and four studio albums. Her ...
from her third studio album ''
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'' (2011). It was written by Yamagata and
Mike Viola
Michael A. Viola is an American producer, musician, songwriter, and singer, best known for his work with Panic! at The Disco, Andrew Bird, Ryan Adams, J.S. Ondara, Mandy Moore, and Jenny Lewis. His original music has been featured on soundtracks ...
, with
Indaba Music
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producing the track. Described as a "pleading ballad", the song is about "showing someone how to laugh".
Karise Eden cover version
"You Won't Let Me" is the debut single by Australian singer-songwriter
Karise Eden
Karise Eden (born 11 July 1992) is an Australian singer and songwriter. In 2012, she became the winner of the first series of '' The Voice Australia''. Eden subsequently signed with Universal Music Australia and released her debut sin ...
who won the
first season of
''The Voice'' (Australia). It was released as a
digital download in Australia on 19 June 2012 as the lead single from her debut studio album ''
My Journey'' (2012), on 19 June 2012. The song peaked at number five on the
ARIA Singles Charts.
Track listing
;Digital download
#"You Won't Let Me" – 3:34
;CD single
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#"You Won't Let Me" – 3:34
#"Nothings Real But Love – The Voice Performance" – 2:55
#"You Won’t Let Me – Instrumental" – 3:34
Charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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2012 debut singles
Karise Eden songs
Songs written by Mike Viola
2011 songs
Universal Records singles