Sunday, May 5, 2019

80's Hit Song Review: "Let Me Be" by Korona (1980)


U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 43

Backstory: This band was formed out of the band Starbuck, best known for their 1976 No. 3 hit, "Moonlight Feels Right". Bruce Blackman, the main member of Starbuck, was also mostly responsible for this particular band. It was Korona's only ever hit single before splitting up and disbanding only a short time later, nearly making the Top 40. It was also a minor success on the Adult Contemporary Charts, peaking at No. 49.

The review: This is a so-so yet kinda cheesy soft rock song with a nice softness, vocals, piano, guitars, and occasional saxophone in it. I definitely don't love it, but I still kinda like it. Frankly, I'm surprised it even made it as high as it did, considering the fact that this tune sounds more like it's from 1970 than 1980. Definitely a tune that hasn't aged all too well, but like I said, not too bad either. A forgotten little hit.

Final rating: 6/10

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