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Back Down South
2011 single by Kings of Leon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Back Down South" (also called "Southbound") is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown. It was released as the third and final single from the album May 17, 2011.[1]
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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.[2] It was directed by Casey McGrath with part of the filming in Nashville, TN and the other half in Hampshire, TN.[3] William Goodman of Spin described the video as "an advert for their country way of life."[4]
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."[5]
Live performances
Kings of Leon first performed the song during their summer tour 2010.[6] They also performed it on Later... with Jools Holland.
Track listings
- Digital download
- "Back Down South" – 4:01
Credits and personnel
- 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, percussion, backing vocals – DW Drums
- Robert Mallory – Fiddle
- Angela Petraglia and Liam O'Neil – Organ – Hammond B3
- Producers – Angelo Petraglia, Jacquire King
- Lyrics – Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
- Label – RCA Records
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References
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