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"Smooth Sailin'" is a song co-written[2] and performed by American rhythm and blues singer Leon Bridges, issued as the second single from his debut studio album Coming Home. As of January 9, 2016, the song has reached #1 on the Billboard Triple A chart.[4]

"Smooth Sailin'"
Single by Leon Bridges
from the album Coming Home
ReleasedJune 2, 2015 (2015-06-02)[1]
Recorded2015 (2015)
GenreR&B
Length3:03
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Niles City Sound[3]
Leon Bridges singles chronology
"Coming Home"
(2015)		 "Smooth Sailin'"
(2015)		 "Lisa Sawyer"
(2015)
Music video
"Smooth Sailin'" on YouTube

On December 5, 2015, Bridges performed "Smooth Sailin'" on Saturday Night Live.[5]


Critical reception


"Smooth Sailin'" has received positive reviews. Gabriela Tully Claymore of Stereogum called it "a feel-good love song";[6] while Lauren Nostro of Complex referred to it as "a perfect, slow-burning track that [would] soundtrack [the listener's] entire summer".[7] Paley Martin of Billboard stated that the song is "equal parts fresh and nostalgic" while complimenting Bridges' "signature retro sound with vocals that match".[8]


Music video


The music video for "Smooth Sailin'" was directed by Vern Moen.[9]


Charts



References


  1. "Amazon.com: Smooth Sailin': Leon Bridges: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  2. "Smooth Sailin' - Leon Bridges | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  3. "Leon Bridges - Coming Home (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  4. "Leon Bridges - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 19, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  5. Navaroli, Joel (December 5, 2015). "SNL Archives | Episodes | 12.05.2015 #7". SNL Archives. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  6. Tully Claymore, Gabriela (June 1, 2015). "Leon Bridges – "Smooth Sailin'" - Stereogum". Stereogum. SpinMedia. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  7. Nostro, Lauren (June 1, 2015). "Premiere: Leon Bridges Releases His Latest Single, "Smooth Sailin'" | Complex". Complex. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  8. Martin, Paley (August 10, 2015). "Leon Bridges Doesn't Let Us Down with 'Smooth Sailin Video: Watch | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  9. Servantes, Ian (June 9, 2015). "Watch Leon Bridges' "Smooth Sailin'" Video | Complex". Complex. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2019.



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