Let Them Talk

James Brown

About Let Them Talk

"Let Them Talk" is a 1959 Little Willie John song written by Sonny Thompson, on King Records produced by Henry Glover. The lyrics begin: "Let them talk if they want to, talk don't bother me... I want the whole wide world to know: I love you so..."The song has been covered by many artists including George Benson, James Booker on his album Live from Belle Vue (2015), Lonnie Mack on his album Glad I'm in the Band (1969), James Brown on his album Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (1969), and was the title track for albums by Marva Wright (2000), Gary U. S. Bonds (2009) and Hugh Laurie (2011). 


Year:
1969
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Let them talk if they want to
Talk don't bother me
I want the whole wide world to know
That I love you so

Let them whisper for they know not
What between you and I
I keep on loving you until the day I die

They're trying to breakup our romance
But they don't have, they don't have a chance
We had the kind of love that was so strong
And we'll be together from now on

I know that gossip comes from the devil's workshop
But true love will make it stop
I want the whole wide world to know
That I love you so

They're trying to breakup our romance, darling
They don't stand a possible chance
We had the kind of love that was so strong
And we'll be together from now on

Let them talk, let them tell anybody
I don't care, let them talk, let them tell anybody
Hit me now, hit me, let them talk
I just don't, it don't bother me, no, no, no

Let them tell everybody, sometime
Sometime they just don't, they just don't
They just don't understand it
But come on, hit me now, hit me

Oh baby I wanna feel, I wanna feel now
Hit me, hit me now, let them talk, let them talk
Let them talk, let them talk
Hit me now, hit me, baby, I just don't
I just don't, I don't understand it

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: SONNY THOMPSON

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Hugh Laurie's Version
Released in 2011, "Let Them Talk" serves as the title track of Hugh Laurie’s debut blues / jazz album. - Hugh Laurie, who is better known as an actor in popular series like "House", is also an accomplished musician and showcases his talents in this song. - "Let Them Talk" showcases Laurie’s piano playing skills and his bluesy voice. - Hugh Laurie's version of "Let Them Talk" is an interpretation of a traditional blues song performed by many different artists over the years.
James Brown's Version
Soul icon James Brown's version of "Let Them Talk" appeared on his album "Prisoner of Love," released in 1963. - This version showcases Brown's distinctive emotive singing style and well known funk groves. - James Brown's "Let Them Talk" is decidedly more soulful and upbeat compared to some renditions of the song. - The song is one of the many remakes Brown did throughout his career, adding his own unique twist and style to well-known tunes.
Little Willie John's Version
Little Willie John released his rendition of "Let Them Talk" in 1959 in his album "Mister Little Willie John." - Willie was a key figure in the early development of rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues, and his interpretation is considered classic and soulful. - At the time of the release, Willie was known for his emotive singing style, which is very evident in this track. - Willie's version of "Let Them Talk" is noted for its deep, brooding vocals and bluesy arrangement. - This song is often referenced as one of the highlights of Willie's short but influential music career.

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