Listen People
"Listen People" is a song written by Graham Gouldman and performed by Herman's Hermits. The song was produced by Mickie Most. It was featured on their 1966 album, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits.
It reached #1 in Canada, #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the Official [New Zealand Music Chart|New Zealand] and Swedish charts in 1966.
The song was also released in the United Kingdom as the B-side 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 (American band)|The Outsiders] released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Time Won't [Let Me (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 in 1966.
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