Let Me Be the One
The Shadows
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Oooooo... Somewhere over the rainbow, Way up high. There's a land that I heard of, Once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow, Skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true. Someday I'll wish upon a star, And wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops. That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow, Bluebirds fly. They fly over the rainbow, Why then - oh, why can't I? I see trees of green, red roses too. I watch them bloom for me and you. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white. The brightness of day and light, darkness of night. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky, Are also on the faces of people passin' by. I see friends shakin' hands, saying "How do you do!" They're really sayin' "I love you." I hear babies cry and I watch them grow. They'll learn much more than I'll ever know. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. Someday I'll wish upon a star, And wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops, High above the chimney tops. That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow, Way up high. Birds fly over the rainbow, Why then - oh, why can't I? Oooooo...
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Written by: Paul Michael Curtis
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Let Me Be the One" was released in 1975 by British rock band The Shadows.
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Eurovision PerformanceThe song was the United Kingdom's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975.
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Songwriters"Let Me Be the One" was written by Paul Curtis, who composed several UK Eurovision entries.
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The Shadows MembersAt the time of the release, The Shadows band members included Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, John Rostill, and Brian Bennett.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not winning Eurovision (it came second place), the song reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Eurovision ContestantThis was the band's only Eurovision appearance in their career.
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Standalone SingleUnlike many of The Shadows' songs, "Let Me Be The One" was not initially released on any studio album.
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Musical StyleThe song is particularly notable for its strong vocal harmonies and catchy chorus, reflecting the group's shift from an instrumental band to a more vocal-oriented act.
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Success Beyond EurovisionDespite missing out on the Eurovision title, "Let Me Be The One" become one of The Shadows' most successful singles, and remains one of their most recognisable songs.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by many other artists and is an enduring example of the band's influential sound.
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