It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the top eight biggest songs of that year.
Andrew Taggart created the song's signature drop while on a flight.
Released on February 5, 2016, the song became a global powerhouse:
The third drop, featuring a saxophone, was a late addition to the production process to add extra energy. Finding Daya (and Rejecting Rihanna)
It earned the duo their first Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2017.
The duo wanted a "big, echoey guitar sound" and took inspiration from indie bands like The xx and Explosions in the Sky , using a Fender electric guitar and software plugins to achieve it.
Watch these videos to explore the creation and legacy of the hit song: The backstory of “Don't Let Me Down” -ChainSmokers YouTube · Laamp Music How I Wrote That Song: The Chainsmokers "Don't Let Me Down" YouTube · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
