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"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]

"Listen People"
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)
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
"A Must to Avoid" (1965) "Listen People" (1966) "This Door Swings Both Ways" (1966)

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.[6]
• A Chinese Mandarin version titled 心事無從說起 was covered by Singaporean female singer Sakura Teng (櫻花) in 1966.[7]

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

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