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This article is about the song by Jude Cole. For the album by Karylle, see Karylle discography.

“Time for Letting Go” is a song written by American guitarist and singer-songwriter Jude Cole. The song appeared on his second album A View from 3rd Street and was the second single released from that album.[2] It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Reception

Billboard called it a “smooth, adult-leaning pop-rock ballad” and praised Cole’s “clean, emotional vocal delivery.”[3] Cash Box said the track blended “melodic ease with a radio-friendly hook,” noting it as a potential crossover success.[4]

Music video

A music video was directed by Cole’s longtime friend Kiefer Sutherland.[5]

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 118
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] 15
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[8] 16
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 32
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[10] 33
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] 16

Billy Ray Cyrus cover

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus recorded a cover of the song for his fifth studio album Shot Full of Love, and it was released as the lead single from that album. It peaked at No. 70 on the Hot Country Singles chart.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“Time for Letting Go” 4:14
2.“Cover to Cover” (remix)Gary Burr3:11

Charts

Chart (1998) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 70

References

  1. ^ “Time for Letting Go – Jude Cole”. AllMusic. July 19, 1990. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  2. ^ “New Releases: Singles” (PDF). Billboard. September 15, 1990. p. 69. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  3. ^ “Singles Reviews” (PDF). Billboard. September 29, 1990. p. 86. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  4. ^ “Single Reviews” (PDF). Cash Box. September 22, 1990. p. 10. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  5. ^ “Kiefer Sutherland videography by position — IMVDb”. IMVDb. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  6. ^ “Bubbling Down Under WC 24 September 1990”. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  7. ^ “Top RPM Singles: Image 1300“. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  8. ^ “Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Image 1345“. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  9. ^ “Time For Letting Go – Jude Cole (Single)”. elpee.jp. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  10. ^ a b “Time for Letting Go — Jude Cole”. Music VF. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  11. ^ “Billy Ray Cyrus Chart History (Hot Country Songs)“. Billboard.