Laying Me Low
2013 single by David Cook
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"Laying Me Low" is a song recorded by American recording artist David Cook. It was released as a single on April 30, 2013 through XIX Recordings and Cook's imprint Analog Heart Music.[1] The song is also included on Cook's fourth studio album, Digital Vein (2015).
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| Single by David Cook | ||||
| from the album Digital Vein | ||||
| Released | April 30, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
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| Producer | David Cook | |||
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Background
In 2012, Cook parted ways his post-Idol record label RCA Records in search of more creative control over his career.[2] He self-released a new song, "The Last Song I'll Write for You", later that year before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to begin work on a new album. Cook co-wrote "Laying Me Low" with Andrew Waldeck and Chris Reardon and explained in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he was "refocusing on enjoying the creative process" of songwriting.[3] The single was announced on April 21, 2013 before being released to digital retailers on April 30.[1][4]
Live performances
Cook performed the song during the Top 4 redux results show of the twelfth season of American Idol on May 2, 2013.[5]
Commercial reception
Chart performance
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | April 30, 2013 | Digital download |
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