Don't Let Me Be Lonely Explained

Don't Let Me Be Lonely
Cover:DontLetMeBeLonely.jpg
Type:single
Artist:The Band Perry
Album:Pioneer
Genre:Country, country pop, heartland rock
Length: (album version/music video)
Label:Republic Nashville
Producer:Dann Huff
Prev Title:Done
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Chainsaw
Next Year:2014

"Don't Let Me Be Lonely" is a song recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It was released in August 2013 as the third single from their second album, Pioneer. The song was written by Sarah Buxton, Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins.[1]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, writing that "the latest track may not be as instantly catchy [as "[[If I Die Young]]"], but it’s every bit the sharp songwriting effort." Dukes also wrote that "Kimberly Perry is a talented vocalist capable of projecting a wide variety of emotions, but vulnerability may be what she does best. Producer Dann Huff is wise to give her plenty of space, including a breakdown before the song’s final chorus during which she delivers the most heartbreaking of lyrics."[2] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a savvy ballad that is lyrically deeper than its popish hooks suggest."[3]

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe was less positive, giving the song a C grade. He wrote that "Kimberly Perry doesn’t sell it, and the odd contours that usually make her sound so distinct and interesting are nowhere to be found," while adding "the bland production doesn’t help matters, either."[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Ben Krebs and premiered in October 2013.[5]

Chart performance

"Don't Let Me Be Lonely" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of August 31, 2013.[6] It also debuted at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 21, 2013. It also debuted at number 97 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of November 2, 2013. It also debuted at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart for the week of November 23, 2013. The song has sold 251,000 copies in the US as of January 2014.[7]

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] 69
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 88
Chart (2014)Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[10] 59
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 67

Notes and References

  1. News: The Band Perry announce next single. September 11, 2013. Real Country 99-Nine. August 14, 2013.
  2. News: Dukes. Billy. The Band Perry, 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely' – Song Review. September 11, 2013. Taste of Country. August 12, 2013.
  3. News: Bjorke. Matt. Single Review: The Band Perry - Don't Let Me Be Lonely. September 11, 2013. Roughstock. July 29, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140109054954/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/single-review-the-band-perry-don-t-let-me-be-lonely. January 9, 2014.
  4. News: Coyne. Kevin John. Single Review: The Band Perry, "Don't Let Me Be Lonely". September 11, 2013. Country Universe. August 22, 2013.
  5. Web site: CMT: Videos : The Band Perry : Don't Let Me Be Lonely. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103041909/http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-band-perry/974066/dont-let-me-be-lonely.jhtml. dead. November 3, 2013. Country Music Television. November 2, 2013.
  6. News: Morris. Edward. Luke Bryan Explodes at No. 1 on Billboard 200. https://web.archive.org/web/20130827063327/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1712911/luke-bryan-explodes-at-no-1-on-billboard-200.jhtml. dead. August 27, 2013. September 11, 2013. Country Music Television. August 24, 2013.
  7. News: Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles - January 15, 2014: Luke Bryan, Lucy Hale, Eric Church, Cassadee Pope, Scotty McCreery . Bjorke . Matt . Roughstock . 2013-01-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140118235438/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-the-top-30-digital-singles-january-15-2014-luke-bryan-lucy-hale-eric-church-cassadee-pope-scotty-mccreery . 2014-01-18 .
  8. Billboard Country Update for December 16, 2013. 21. December 16, 2013. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 17, 2013. December 17, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217064114/http://www1.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2013/country_update_1216.pdf. dead.
  9. Best of 2013: Hot Country Songs . . . 2013 . December 13, 2013.
  10. Best of 2014: Country Airplay . . . 2014 . December 9, 2014.
  11. Best of 2014: Hot Country Songs . . . 2014 . December 9, 2014.