Listen People

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"Listen People"
Song
B-side"Got a Feeling"

"Listen People" is a song written by Graham Gouldman and performed by the Herman's Hermits. The theme is based on the traditional hymn "Jesus Let Us Come to Know You." It reached #1 in Canada,[1] #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the New Zealand and Swedish charts[2] in 1966. It was featured on their 1966 album, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits.[3]

The song was also released in the United Kingdom as the B-side to their 1966 single, "You Won't Be Leaving".[4]

The song was produced by Mickie Most.[5]

Other versions

In media

The Herman's Hermits version was featured in the 1965 film, When the Boys Meet the Girls and is on the film's soundtrack.

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