Time for Letting Go
| "Time for Letting Go" | ||||
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| Single by Jude Cole | ||||
| from the album A View from 3rd Street | ||||
| B-side | "Prove Me Wrong" | |||
| Released | July 19, 1990[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter | Jude Cole | |||
| Producer | David Tyson | |||
| Jude Cole singles chronology | ||||
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"Time for Letting Go" is a song written by American guitarist and singer-songwriter Jude Cole. The song appeared on his second album A View from 3rd Street.[2] As the second single, it peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Reception
[edit | edit source]Billboard called it a “smooth, adult-leaning pop-rock ballad” and praised Cole's “clean, emotional vocal delivery.”[3] Cash Box said the track blended “melodic ease with a radio-friendly hook,” noting it as a potential crossover success.[4]
Music video
[edit | edit source]A music video was directed by Cole's longtime friend Kiefer Sutherland.[5]
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Jude Cole – vocals, backing vocals, guitars
- David Tyson – keyboards, piano, organ, harmonium
- Tim Pierce – rhythm guitar
- Leland Sklar – bass
- Pat Mastelotto – drums, percussion
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 118 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 15 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[8] | 16 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 32 |
| US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[10] | 33 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
Cover versions
[edit | edit source]Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus recorded a cover of the song for his fifth studio album Shot Full of Love, and his version peaked at number 70 on the Hot Country Songs chart.[11]
References
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- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1345." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
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