Listen People Explained

Listen People
Type:single
Artist:Herman's Hermits
B-Side:Got a Feeling
Released:
  • February 1966 (US)
  • 11 March 1966 (UK)
Recorded:16 July 1965
Studio:De Lane Lea, London
Genre:Pop rock
Label:MGM
Producer:Mickie Most
Prev Title:A Must to Avoid
Prev Year:1965
Next Title:This Door Swings Both Ways
Next Year:1966

"Listen People" is a song written by Graham Gouldman and performed by Herman's Hermits. The song was produced by Mickie Most.[1] It was featured on their 1966 album, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits.[2] It reached #1 in Canada,[3] #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the New Zealand and Swedish charts[4] in 1966. The song was also released in the United Kingdom as the B-side to their 1966 single, "You Won't Be Leaving".[5]

Background

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

Other versions

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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Volume-2-The-Best-Of-Hermans-Hermits/release/2641291 Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" single release
  2. http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Introducing-Hermans-Hermits/release/2087451 Herman's Hermits, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits
  3. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5712&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" Canada Chart Position
  4. http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Listen+People+by+Herman%27s+Hermits&id=19161 Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" Chart Positions
  5. http://www.45cat.com/record/db7861 Herman's Hermits, "You Won't Be Leaving" single release
  6. http://www.allmusic.com/album/time-wont-let-me-mw0000843549 The Outsiders, Time Won't Let Me
  7. https://www.discogs.com/%E6%AB%BB%E8%8A%B1-%E6%8F%90%E9%86%92%E4%BD%A0/release/8794234 櫻花, 提醒你 EP release