"Let U Go" is a song by American musician Ashley Parker Angel from his debut studio album Soundtrack to Your Life (2006). It was released to radio as the lead single from the album on February 14, 2006, by Blackground Records and Universal Records. The song was written by Parker, Max Martin, and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, whilst production was helmed by Martin and Dr. Luke. The song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in addition to peaking at number 10 on the Pop 100 chart.
Critical reception Chuck Taylor of Billboard referred to the song as a "wheely-squealing pop/rock headbanger" that "fits well within the 'TRL' template for uptempo pubescent pop."
Music video This music video takes place in two places. In the beginning it seems Ashley and his band are in a basement. He begins to play the song and the walls begin to shake. After that the walls fall and the band ends up in a club with screaming fans all around. He moves to a secluded area and the music stops. It begins again as a strobe light begins to flash. The song starts to end and the club changes to the front of a theater which says "Ashley Parker Angel, One Night Only". The song ends and Ashley throws his guitar over his shoulder and walks away. It premiered on TRL on March 14, 2006 and went to number one soon after.
Credits and personnel Credits and personnel are adapted from the Soundtrack to Your Life album liner notes. Ashley Parker Angel – writer, vocals Max Martin – writer, producer, all instruments except drums Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald – writer, producer, all instruments except drums Seth Waldmann – recording Ross Hogarth – recording, engineering Rob Kinelski – recording, engineering Randy Staub – mixing Dorian Crozier – drums Mike Fasano – drum tech Bob Ludwig – mastering
Charts Chart (2006)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10012US Billboard Pop Songs24US Billboard Pop 1009
Release history Region Date Format Label(s) United States February 14, 2006 Contemporary hit radio
References
External links Top 40.about.com Review. Chart history on Top40-charts.com. [ Chart history on AMG.]