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Listen People

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B-side
  
"Got a Feeling"

Length
  
2:31

Genre
  
Pop rock

Label
  
MGM 13462

Released
  
February 1966 (US) 11 March 1966 (UK)

Recorded
  
De Lane Lea Studios, London, 16 July 1965

"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, #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the New Zealand and Swedish charts in 1966. It was featured on their 1966 album, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits.

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

The song was produced by Mickie Most.

Other versions

  • The Outsiders released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Time Won't Let Me.
  • 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

    Listen People Wikipedia