Ultimate Classic Rock contributor Nick DeRiso rated "Letting Go" to be Wings' 10th greatest song, praising its "dark, roiling tone" and how it "explores that narrow space between love and obsession to great effect." Chip Madinger and Mark Easter called it "one of the best songs on the LP."
Ultimate Classic Rock contributor Nick DeRiso ranked "Letting Go" as Wings' 10th greatest song, praising its dark and intense atmosphere and its exploration of the complex relationship between love and obsession. Chip Madinger and Mark Easter also considered it one of the best songs on the album.