Let It Be Me

Let It Be Me

Infobox Single
Name = Let It Be Me


Artist = Betty Everett and Jerry Butler
from Album =
B-side = "Ain't That Loving You Baby"
Released = 1964
Format = 7" single
Recorded =
Genre =
Length = 2:48
Label = Vee-Jay
Writer = Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre Delanoë
Producer =
Certification =
Last single = Everett: I Can't Hear You (1964)
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Butler: I Stand Accused (1964)
This single = Let It Be Me
(1964)
Next single = Everett: Getting Mighty Crowded (1964)
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Butler: Smile (with Betty Everett) (1964)Infobox Single
Name = Let It Be Me


Artist = The Everly Brothers
from Album =
B-side = Since You Broke My Heart
Released = 1960
Format = 7" single
Recorded =
Genre =
Length =
Label = Cadence 1376
Writer =
Producer =
Last single = "('Til) I Kissed You"
(1959)
This single = "Let It Be Me"
(1960)
Next single = "Cathy's Clown"
(1960): "For the 1995 film, see Let It Be Me (film)": "For the 1936 cartoon, see Let It Be Me (cartoon)"Let It Be Me" is the name of a song written by Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, and Pierre Delanoë. Originally a French song, a version with English lyrics was introduced by Jill Corey when she performed it on the TV series "Climax!" In 1957, Corey released her version, with orchestration by Jimmy Carroll, as a single and met with modest success.This song has been sung by Michael Knight (played by David Hasselhoff) in a Knight Rider episode with the same name.

Many other versions of the song have since been recorded:

*In 1960, The Everly Brothers released their remake as a single. This version was extremely popular and became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number seven. The harmony arrangement of this version was often emulated in subsequent remakes.

*In 1961, Chet Atkins released his instrumental version on the RCA album "Chet Atkins in Hollywood" with the Dennis Farnon Orchestra.

*In 1962, The Lettermen released their version as a track on their album "Jim, Tony, and Bob".

*In 1962, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass released their version as a track (instrumental) on their album "The Lonely Bull".

*In 1964, Andy Williams and Claudine Longet released their version on Andy Williams' album "The Wonderful World of Andy Williams". Claudine Longet has a brief solo in which she sings the original French lyrics.

*In 1964, Betty Everett and Jerry Butler released their version as a single. This version became a number five Hot 100 hit as well as a number one hit on Cashbox's R&B chart. (Billboard did not print comprehensive rhythm and blues charts during 1964.)

*In 1966, Nancy Sinatra released a version of the song on her album "How Does That Grab You?" Arthur Prysock's version also charted that year.

*In 1967, The Sweet Inspirations released their version as a single. The song performed very well on Billboard's R&B chart and also became a minor Hot 100 hit. This version of the song incorporates some gospel-style vocals.

*Also in 1967, Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown included a version on their duet album "Hold On, We're Coming".

*In 1969, Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry had a top forty Hot 100 hit duet with their version of the song. It met with even greater success on Billboard's country chart.

*Also in 1969, Tom Jones released the song on his album "This Is Tom Jones".

*In 1970 Elvis Presley released his version of the song on his album "On Stage". Elvis introduced it by saying: "there's a beautiful song that came out a few years ago, it's not my song but I'd like to sing it for you anyway."

*In 1970 Bob Dylan released the song on his album "Self Portrait".

*In 1973 the italian rock group New Trolls, make his own version in Concerto Grosso (excellent adaptation)

*In 1974 Mary McCaslin released her version on her album "Way Out West."

*In 1974, singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone covered the song on her album "It Is Finished".

*In 1979, Kenny Rogers and Dottie West released their version as a track on their duets album "Classics".

*In 1982, Willie Nelson experienced pop and country success with his remake of the song.

*In 1984, David Hasselhoff released his version of the song on his album "Night Rocker".

*In 1992, Collin Raye covered it for his "In This Life" album.

* In 1999 Marc Jordan (Canada) recorded the song on his album "Charlie Parker Loves me"
*British vocalist Justin had minor chart success in the United Kingdom when he released his remake in 2000.

* In 2001 Laura Nyro released this song on her last album, "Angel in the Dark".

* In 2002 Anne Murray released this song, as a duet with country singer Vince Gill, on her album, "Country Croonin".

* In 2003, Willy DeVille sang and recorded the song on his album "Live in Berlin."

*In 2004, Paul Weller has covered the song as a b-side to the single "Wishing On A Star".

*In 2005, singer-songwriter Rosie Thomas released a version of the song, as a duet with Ed Harcourt on her album "If Songs Could Be Held"

*In 2006, alternative rock musician Pajo released a version of the song on his album "1968".

*In 2007, country act Charlie Daniels Band released a duet version of the song with Brenda Lee on their album "Deuces".

*In 2008, acadian singer Roch Voisine released a version of the song on his album "Americana".


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