"Listen People" is a song written by

Graham Gouldman Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10c ...

and performed by

Herman's Hermits Herman's Hermits are an English beat, rock and pop group formed in 1964 in Manchester, originally called Herman and His Hermits and featuring lead singer Peter Noone. Produced by Mickie Most, the Hermits charted with number ones in the UK ...

. The song was produced by

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. It was featured on their 1966 album, ''Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits''. It reached #1 in

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, #3 on both the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the

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and

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charts in 1966. The song was also released in the

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as the

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to their 1966 single, " You Won't Be Leaving".

Background

The theme is based on the traditional hymn "Jesus Let Us Come to Know You."

Other versions

* The Outsiders released a version of the song on their 1966 album, '' Time Won't Let Me''. *A Chinese Mandarin version titled 心事無從說起 was covered by Singaporean female singer Sakura Teng (櫻花) in 1966.櫻花, ''提醒你'' EP release
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Popular culture

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

1966 songs 1966 singles Songs written by Graham Gouldman Herman's Hermits songs Song recordings produced by Mickie Most RPM Top Singles number-one singles MGM Records singles {{1960s-single-stub