Smooth Sailin' (Leon Bridges song) explained
Smooth Sailin' |
Cover: | Leon Bridges - Smooth Sailin single cover.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Leon Bridges |
Album: | Coming Home |
Released: | [1] |
Genre: | R&B |
Label: | Columbia |
Producer: | Niles City Sound[2] |
Prev Title: | Coming Home |
Prev Year: | 2015 |
Next Title: | Lisa Sawyer |
Next Year: | 2015 |
"Smooth Sailin'" is a song co-written and performed by American rhythm and blues singer Leon Bridges, issued as the second single from his debut studio album Coming Home. As of January 9, 2016, the song has reached #1 on the Billboard Triple A chart.[3]
On December 5, 2015, Bridges performed "Smooth Sailin'" on Saturday Night Live.[4]
Critical reception
"Smooth Sailin'" has received positive reviews. Gabriela Tully Claymore of Stereogum called it "a feel-good love song";[5] while Lauren Nostro of Complex referred to it as "a perfect, slow-burning track that [would] soundtrack [the listener's] entire summer".[6] Paley Martin of Billboard stated that the song is "equal parts fresh and nostalgic" while complimenting Bridges' "signature retro sound with vocals that match".[7]
Music video
The music video for "Smooth Sailin'" was directed by Vern Moen.[8]
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Amazon.com: Smooth Sailin': Leon Bridges: MP3 Downloads. Amazon.com. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Leon Bridges - Coming Home (CD, Album) at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Leon Bridges - Chart history Billboard. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 19, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: SNL Archives Episodes 12.05.2015 #7. SNL Archives. Navaroli. Joel. December 5, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Leon Bridges – "Smooth Sailin'" - Stereogum. Stereogum. SpinMedia. Tully Claymore. Gabriela. June 1, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Premiere: Leon Bridges Releases His Latest Single, "Smooth Sailin'" Complex. Complex. Nostro. Lauren. June 1, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Leon Bridges Doesn't Let Us Down with Smooth Sailin Video: Watch Billboard. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Martin. Paley. August 10, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Watch Leon Bridges' "Smooth Sailin'" Video Complex. Complex. Servantes. Ian. June 9, 2015. December 10, 2015.
- Web site: Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. December 27, 2019.