Don't Let Me Down (The Chainsmokers song)

"Don't Let Me Down"
Single by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
from the EP Collage
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2016
Genre
Length3:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers singles chronology
"New York City"
(2015) 		"Don't Let Me Down"
(2016) 		"Inside Out"
(2016)
Daya singles chronology
"Sit Still, Look Pretty"
(2015) 		"Don't Let Me Down"
(2016) 		"Words"
(2016)
Music video
"Don't Let Me Down" on YouTube

"Don't Let Me Down" is a song by American production duo the Chainsmokers featuring vocals from American singer Daya. It was released on February 5, 2016, through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records.[5][6] The song was written by Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, and Scott Harris. It was released as the radio single follow-up to "Roses".

"Don't Let Me Down" became both the Chainsmokers' and Daya's first top-five single on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three. It also became the Chainsmokers' second consecutive top 10 entry after "Roses", which peaked at number six. It reached the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. A set of remixes for the song, was released on April 15, 2016. A music video for the song was released on April 29, 2016, with appearances from the Chainsmokers and Daya.

The song won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.[7]

In 2022, the song received a diamond certification by the RIAA for selling 10 million units in the United States.

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  2. ^ Cridlin, Jay. "Daya talks New Year's Eve shows, 2017 collaborations and more". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on February 5, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Martins, Chris. "The Chainsmokers on Ruling the Billboard Hot 100 & Owning the 'Frat Bro' Label". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  4. ^ Breihan, Tom (October 21, 2024). "The Number Ones: The Chainsmokers' "Closer" (Feat. Halsey)". Stereogum. Retrieved October 25, 2024. Don't Let Me Down" transposed the xx's sparkly minimalism into big-room dance music, and it became a major summer jam...
  5. ^ Daw, Robbie (February 5, 2016). "The Chainsmokers & Daya's 'Don't Let Me Down': Listen To The Trappy Collaboration – Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference iTunes Store – Single was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Pharms, Gabrielle (February 13, 2017). "The Chainsmokers win GRAMMY for Best Dance Recording with 'Don't Let Me Down' featuring Daya". DJMag. Retrieved April 10, 2017.