"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]

"Back Down South"
Single by Kings of Leon
from the album Come Around Sundown
ReleasedMay 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)
Recorded2010
Genre
Length4:01
LabelRCA records
Songwriter(s)Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill
Producer(s)Angelo Petraglia
Jacquire King
Kings of Leon singles chronology
"Pyro"
(2010)
"Back Down South"
(2011)
"Supersoaker"
(2013)

Music video

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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

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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

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Kings of Leon first performed the song during their summer tour 2010.[6] They also performed it on Later... with Jools Holland.

Track listings

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Digital download
  1. "Back Down South" – 4:01

Credits and personnel

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Kings of Leon

Charts

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Chart (2011) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] 9
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] 41
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 77
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] 29

References

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  1. ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  2. ^ Kings Of Leon – Back Down South YouTube.
  3. ^ ""Back Down South" Video Premiere". Kings of Leon website. June 1, 2011. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  4. ^ Goodman, William (June 1, 2011). "WATCH: Kings of Leon's Tribute to Southern Roots". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  5. ^ Shelter, Scott (April 27, 2000). "Kings of Leon, 'Back Down South' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  6. ^ Goodman, William (June 7, 2010). "Kings of Leon Debut New Songs at Tour Opener!". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  7. ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  8. ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in French). Ultratip.
  9. ^ "Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  10. ^ "Kings of Leon Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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