"Let's Go" is a song by Scottish DJ

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featuring American singer

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. The track was released in the

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on 30 March 2012 as the third single from Harris' third studio album, ''

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'' (2012). On 29 April 2012, precisely a week after its release, "Let's Go" debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending dated 5 May 2012— marking Harris' third consecutive number two hit (held off by

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's song "

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"). As of July 2012, the song has sold 376,000 downloads in the United States. It also appeared on the deluxe version of

's fifth studio album, '' R.E.D.'' The song received a nomination for

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at the

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held in February 2013. The song was used for a

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and

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advert that features

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and

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. It was also used as the opening track to the London New Year’s Eve fireworks display for 2019–20. The

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use this song when they hit a

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Critical reception

Lewis Corner of

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gave the song a positive review stating:

"It's not about what you've done, it's about what you're doing," he aptly states over Calvin's unmistakable electronic flourishes of euphoric synths and speaker-jumping beats, which happens to soundtrack an impressive footballer-starring Pepsi Max ad campaign. Coincidentally, the final result isn't too different from the fizzy beverage; it's sparkling, addictive and sure to give you a burst of energy. .

Music video

The

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was released on 14 May 2012 on

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. It begins with the people all around the world doing something and also exciting things before one of them goes to the club where Harris is seen DJing the party. Ne-Yo also appears boxing at a gym and in the back seat in the car singing the song.

Live performances

Ne-Yo performed "Let's Go" at the

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, also incorporating

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's " I Get Lonely" into the song. He also performed it at 1st Indonesian Choice Awards.

Track listing

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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