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"Back Down South" (also called "Southbound") is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown. It was released as the third and final single from the album May 17, 2011.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Back Down South" was first released onto YouTube on May 27, 2011, at a total length of four minutes and five seconds. It was directed by Casey McGrath with part of the filming in Nashville, TN and the other half in Hampshire, TN. William Goodman of Spin described the video as "an advert for their country way of life."

Reception

Scott Shelter from PopCrush gave the song an 8/10 grade, commenting, "With a dash of twang and an intentional down-home appeal, ‘Back Down South’ wouldn't sound out of place at a country music festival or awards show. It's a welcome change of pace from the arena-rock direction of the band's recent music."

Live performances

Kings of Leon first performed the song during their summer tour 2010. They also performed it on Later... with Jools Holland.

Track listings

Digital download

"Back Down South" – 4:01

Credits and personnel

Kings of Leon

Caleb Followill – Vocals and guitar – Gibson PR-720S
Matthew Followill – Lead guitar and Lap steel guitar – Gibson Guitar
Jared Followill – Bass guitar – Gibson Thunderbird
Nathan Followill – Drums, percussion, backing vocals – DW Drums
Robert Mallory – Fiddle
Angela Petraglia and Liam O'Neil – Organ – Hammond B3
Producers – Angelo Petraglia, Jacquire King
Lyrics – Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
Label – RCA Records

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)	9
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)	41
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	77
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)	29

References

"Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
Kings Of Leon – Back Down South YouTube.
""Back Down South" Video Premiere". Kings of Leon website. June 1, 2011. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
Goodman, William (June 1, 2011). "WATCH: Kings of Leon's Tribute to Southern Roots". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
Shelter, Scott (April 27, 2000). "Kings of Leon, 'Back Down South' – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
Goodman, William (June 7, 2010). "Kings of Leon Debut New Songs at Tour Opener!". Spin. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
"Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
"Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in French). Ultratip.
"Kings Of Leon – Back Down South" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
"Kings of Leon Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.

v t e Kings of Leon
Studio albums	Youth & Young Manhood Aha Shake Heartbreak Because of the Times Only by the Night Come Around Sundown Mechanical Bull Walls When You See Yourself Can We Please Have Fun
EPs	Holy Roller Novocaine Day Old Belgian Blues
Singles	"Molly's Chambers" "Wasted Time" "California Waiting" "The Bucket" "Four Kicks" "King of the Rodeo" "On Call" "Fans" "Charmer" "Sex on Fire" "Use Somebody" "Revelry" "Notion" "Crawl" "Radioactive" "Pyro" "Back Down South" "Supersoaker" "Wait for Me" "Temple" "Beautiful War" "Don't Matter" "Family Tree" "Waste a Moment" "Reverend" "The Bandit" "100,000 People"
Other songs	"The Immortals" "Walls"
Tours	Come Around Sundown World Tour (2010–11) Mechanical Bull Tour (2014)
Home media	Live at the O2 London, England Talihina Sky
Related articles	Discography List of songs recorded by Kings of Leon
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