"Let Go" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick, which was released in 1988 as the fourth single from their tenth studio album Lap of Luxury.
It was written by guitarist Rick Nielsen and Todd Cerney, and produced by Richie Zito.
[3] Upon release, Ira Robbins of Rolling Stone called the song "first-rate, a tough-talking put-down with a honking horn bridge and a guitar hook that is reminiscent of the Beatles' 'If I Needed Someone.
'"[4] Robbins also wrote for Trouser Press that "Let Go" gets Lap of Luxury off to a "fine start.
"[6] Hayes and Sharp credit the song with "a catchy chorus, understated piano work and an unexpected sax break.