"Listen People" | ||||
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Single by Herman's Hermits | ||||
from the album Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits | ||||
B-side | "Got a Feeling" | |||
Released | February 1966 (US) 11 March 1966 (UK) |
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Recorded | De Lane Lea Studios, London, 16 July 1965 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 2:31 | |||
Label | MGM 13462 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Graham Gouldman | |||
Producer(s) | Mickie Most | |||
Herman's Hermits singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
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.
The Herman's Hermits version was featured in the 1965 film, When the Boys Meet the Girls and is on the film's soundtrack.