Let Go of the Stone explained

Let Go of the Stone
Cover:John Anderson - Let Go of the Stone single.png
Type:single
Artist:John Anderson
Album:Seminole Wind
B-Side:Look Away
Released:November 16, 1992
Genre:Country
Length:3:19
Label:BNA
Producer:James Stroud
Prev Title:Seminole Wind
Prev Year:1992
Next Title:Money in the Bank
Next Year:1993

"Let Go of the Stone" is a song written by Max D. Barnes and Max T. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in November 1992 as the fifth single from his album Seminole Wind. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993.[1]

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it "a thoughtfully written and exquisitely executed ballad." She goes on to say that Anderson is "at his most emotionally persuasive here."[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered on CMT, The Nashville Network and GAC in late 1992.

Chart performance

"Let Go of the Stone" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 28, 1992.

Notes and References

  1. John Anderson Chart History
  2. Billboard, November 28, 1992