Let Me Back

"Let Me Back" is the debut single by UK singer-songwriter Zarif. It was released on 5 April 2009.^[1] It is the first single taken from her debut album Box of Secrets.

"Let Me Back"
Single by Zarif
from the album Box of Secrets
Released	6 April 2009
Recorded	2008
Length	3:41
Label	RCA / Sony BMG
Songwriter(s)	Zarif, Dan Radclyffe & Alan Spenner
Producer(s)	Utters, Tommy D
Zarif singles chronology
"Let Me Back" (2009) "Box of Secrets" (2010)

Background

"Let Me Back" was written by Zarif and produced by Utters, with additional production by Tommy D who has worked with Kanye West and Corinne Bailey-Rae.^[2] It features a sample from the song "I´m Sorry Babe" by Kokomo.

Before the official release date, Zarif gave out free copies of "Let Me Back" on limited edition pink cassette at her gigs.^[3] There are official remixes of the song by Toddla T, Paul Jackson, Bobby & Klein, Love to Infinity, Afroganic and Sticky. There is also an acoustic version of the song which was released free, as a download, on Zarif's website.^[3]

"Let Me Back" was also announced as BBC Radio 2's Record of the Week for the week commencing 21 March 2009.^[4][5]

Critical reception

• Attitude Magazine - "an upbeat slice of sunshine soul that contains glorious horns, a touch of doo wop and a lovely ode to Burt Bacharach at the end".^[6]
• Hit Sheet - "fabulously catchy".^[7]
• thelondonpaper - 'Single of the Week' (6 April 2009).^[8]

Music video

The music video for "Let Me Back" was released in March 2009 and was directed by Rebel Alliance.^[9][10]

Track listings

UK CD single^[11]

1. "Let Me Back" - 3:41
2. "Stop What You're Doing" (Acoustic Version)

UK Digital download^[12]

1. "Let Me Back" (Radio Edit) - 3:41
2. "Let Me Back" (Bobby & Klein Remix) - 5:15
3. "Let Me Back" (Love To Infinity Club Mix) - 6:44
4. "Let Me Back" (Paul Jackson Remix) - 6:29
5. "Let Me Back" (Toddla T Remix) - 4:37
6. "Let Me Back" (Sticky Remix) - 6:22