Soon (LeAnn Rimes song)

"Soon" is a song recorded by American country music recording artist LeAnn Rimes for her compilation album I Need You (2001). It was written by Diane Warren. It was released on August 13, 2001 to adult contemporary radio as a single from the record.^[1][2] The song was produced by Rimes's father Wilbur C. Rimes, Chuck Howard, and Mike Curb; a remix produced by Graham Stack appeared on the reissue of I Need You and on the international releases of the album. "Soon" was also included in the soundtrack for the 2001 film Driven.^[3]

"Soon"
Single by LeAnn Rimes
from the album I Need You
Released	August 13, 2001
Genre	adult contemporary country
Length	3:53
Label	Curb
Songwriter(s)	Diane Warren
Producer(s)	Wilbur C. Rimes Chuck Howard Mike Curb
LeAnn Rimes singles chronology
"But I Do Love You" (2001) "Soon" (2001) "God Bless America" (2001)

"Soon" peaked at number 14 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.

Content

"Soon" is a ballad with a runtime of three minutes and 53 seconds.^[4][5] The song is in the key of D-flat major while Rimes' vocals span two octaves, from G₃ to E₅.^[6] It lyrically shows Rimes trying to tell herself to forget an ex.

Critical reception

Chuck Taylor of Billboard gave a mostly neutral review. He said, "This outing is pleasant enough, but it's far from new turf. Perhaps Rimes had the right idea."^[7]

Commercial performance

"Soon" only entered the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It entered the chart the week of September 15, 2001, at number 30.^[8] It reached a peak position of number 14 on the chart the week of February 23, 2002, spending 26 weeks in total on the chart.

Track listing

• Digital EP (Remixes)^[9]

1. "Soon" (Graham Stack Radio Edit) – 3:59
2. "Soon" (Graham Stack Radio Edit W/ Intro) – 4:34
3. "Soon" (Graham Stack Extended Mix) – 6:17
4. "Soon" (Hex Hector/Dezrok Radio Mix) – 3:54
5. "Soon" (Hex Hector/Dezrok Club Mix) – 9:11
6. "Soon" (Hex Hector/Dezrok Dub) – 9:30
7. "Soon" (Dataluxe Radio Edit) – 4:15
8. "Soon" (Dataluxe Extended Mix) – 7:58
9. "Soon" (Almighty Radio Edit) – 4:16
10. "Soon" (Almighty Extended Mix) – 7:40

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2001–2002)	Peak position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10]	14

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[11]	42