Listen People
"Listen People" | |
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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
- The Outsiders released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Time Won't Let Me.[6]
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.
References
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" Canada Chart Position Retrieved January 6, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" Chart Positions Retrieved January 6, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits Retrieved January 6, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "You Won't Be Leaving" single release Retrieved January 6, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" single release Retrieved January 6, 2015
- ^ The Outsiders, Time Won't Let Me Retrieved January 6, 2015