"Soon" is a song cut by American country music recording artist LeAnn Rimes. It was recorded for her compilation album I Need You (2001). It was written by Diane Warren, whom Rimes has worked with multiple times. The album version was produced by father Wilbur C. Rimes, Chuck Howard, and Mike Curb; the remix was produced by Graham Stack. It was released in August 2001 to adult contemporary radio as a promotional single from the record. It was also included in the soundtrack for the 2001 film Driven.[2]
| "Soon" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Promotional single by LeAnn Rimes | |
| from the album I Need You | |
| Released | August 2001[1] |
| Genre | |
| Length |
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| Label | Curb |
| Songwriter(s) | Diane Warren |
| Producer(s) |
Graham Stock (Hot AC mix) |
Its success was limited due to not receiving any promotion; it peaked at number 14 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
Content
edit"Soon" is a ballad with a runtime of three minutes and 53 seconds.[3][4] The song is in the key of D-flat major while Rimes' vocals span two octaves, from G3 to E5.[5] It lyrically shows Rimes trying to tell herself to forget an ex.
Critical reception
editChuck 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."[6]
Commercial performance
editBecause of its limited release, "Soon" only entered the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.
It entered the chart the week of September 15, 2001, at number 30.[7] 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
edit- "Soon" (Album Version)
- "Soon" (Hot Radio Mix)
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2001–2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 42 |
References
edit- ^ "New & Active: AC" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1417. August 31, 2001. p. 70. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Driven (back cover). Soundtrack featuring various artists. 2001. Curb Records. D2-78715
- ^ "I Need You [Bonus Tracks], LeAnn Rimes, Music CD - Barnes & Noble". Barnes & Noble. March 26, 2002. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
- ^ "I Need You: Leann Rimes: Music". Amazon. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ "Digital sheet music - Diane Warren - Soon". Musicnotes.com. Alfred Publishing. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
- ^ Taylor, Chuck (September 1, 2001). Taylor, Chuck (ed.). "Reviews & Previews – Singles: LeAnn Rimes – "Soon"". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 35. Nielsen Business Media. p. 23. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media. September 15, 2001. p. 87. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "LeAnn Rimes – "Soon" (CD, Single, Promo)". Discogs. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "LeAnn Rimes Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Most Played AC Songs of 2002" (PDF). Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 19. Retrieved June 29, 2024.