Back Down South
| "Back Down South" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Kings of Leon | ||||
| from the album Come Around Sundown | ||||
| Released | May 17, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, acoustic rock | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | RCA records | |||
| Writer(s) |
Caleb Followill Nathan Followill Jared Followill Matthew Followill | |||
| Producer(s) |
Angelo Petraglia Jacquire King | |||
| Kings of Leon singles chronology | ||||
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"Back Down South" (also called "Southbound") is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon and the fourth single from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Back Down South" was first released onto YouTube on May 27, 2011 at a total length of four minutes and five seconds.[1] It was directed by Casey McGrath with part of the filming in Nashville,TN and the other half in Hampshire,TN.[2] William Goodman of Spin described the video as "an advert for their country way of life."[3]
Reception
Scott Shelter from PopCrush gave the song an 8/10 grade, commenting, "With a dash of twang and an intentional down-home appeal, ‘Back Down South’ wouldn’t sound out of place at a country music festival or awards show. It’s a welcome change of pace from the arena-rock direction of the band’s recent music."[4]
Live performances
Kings of Leon first performed the song during their summer tour 2010.[5] They also performed it on Later... with Jools Holland.
Track listings
- Digital download
- "Back Down South" - 4:01
Credits and personnel
- Kings of Leon
- Caleb Followill - Vocals and guitar - Gibson PR-720S
- Matthew Followill - Lead guitar and Lap steel guitar - Gibson Guitar
- Jared Followill - Bass guitar - Gibson Thunderbird
- Nathan Followill - Drums - DW Drums
- Producers – Angelo Petraglia, Jacquire King
- Lyrics – Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
- Label – RCA Records
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6] | 9 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7] | 41 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 77 |
| Polish Singles Chart[9] | 27 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 29 |
References
- ↑ Kings Of Leon - Back Down South YouTube.
- ↑ ""Back Down South" Video Premiere". Kings of Leon website. June 1, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ↑ Goodman, William (June 1, 2011). "WATCH: Kings of Leon's Tribute to Southern Roots". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ↑ Shelter, Scott (April 27, 2000). "Kings of Leon, 'Back Down South' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ↑ Goodman, William (June 7, 2010). "Kings of Leon Debut New Songs at Tour Opener!". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in French). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ↑ "Polish Singles Chart |".
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Adult Alternative Songs for Kings of Leon. Retrieved June 4, 2014.