"Let's Not Be Alone Tonight" is a

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song by American

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band R5. It was released on February 13, 2015, as the second single from their second studio album, ''

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''. Its music video premiered on April 6, 2015 along with the announcement of the album.

Release

"Let's Not Be Alone Tonight" had its radio premiere on February 13, 2015 on SiriusXM Hits 1. The song was available for digital download on February 16. They also released a lyric video the same day. "Let's Not Be Alone Tonight" was sent to

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in March.

Music video

The music video was released on April 6, 2015. It features the band singing. Towards the end, several scenes feature 3D moments.

Reception

"Let's Not Be Alone Tonight" received positive reviews. Music website ''Fanlala'' praised the song; they called it "magical" and thought the lyrics were "lovable". Heather Thompson from ''

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'' said the single was "quite catchy". Virginia Van de Wall from '' J-14'' was positive towards

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's vocals. Teen magazine ''

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'' said "Let's Not Be Alone Tonight" is "nothing short of perfection".

Charts

Weekly charts

References

{{authority control 2015 songs R5 (band) songs Hollywood Records singles 2015 singles Songs written by Savan Kotecha Songs written by Kristian Lundin Songs written by Carl Falk Songs written by Johan Carlsson (musician)