Let It Be Me chords by Jerry Butler & Betty Everett

"Let It Be Me" is the name of a song written by Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, and Pierre Delanoë. Originally a French song, a version with English lyrics was introduced by Jill Corey when she performed it on the TV series Climax! In 1964, Betty Everett and Jerry Butler released their version as a single. This version became a number five Hot 100 hit as well as a number one hit on Cashbox's R&B chart. (Billboard did not print comprehensive rhythm and blues charts during 1964.) Many other versions of the song have since been recorded: In 1960, The Everly Brothers released their remake as a single. This version was extremely popular and became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number seven. The harmony arrangement of this version was often emulated in subsequent remakes. In 1961, Chet Atkins released his instrumental version on the RCA album "Chet Atkins in Hollywood" with the Dennis Farnon Orchestra. In 1962, The Lettermen released their version as a track on their album Jim, Tony, and Bob. In 1962, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass released their version as a track (instrumental) on their album The Lonely Bull. In 1964, Andy Williams and Claudine Longet released their version on Andy Williams' album "The Wonderful World of Andy Williams". Claudine Longet has a brief solo in which she sings the original French lyrics. In 1966, Nancy Sinatra released a version of the song on her album How Does That Grab You? Arthur Prysock's version also charted that year. In 1967, The Sweet Inspirations released their version as a single. The song performed very well on Billboard's R&B chart and also became a minor Hot 100 hit. This version of the song incorporates some gospel-style vocals. Also in 1967, Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown included a version on their duet album Hold On, We're Coming. In 1969, Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry had a top forty Hot 100 hit duet with their version of the song. It met with even greater success on Billboard's country chart. Also in 1969, Tom Jones released the song on his album This Is Tom Jones. In 1970 Elvis Presley released his version of the song on his album On Stage. Elvis introduced it by saying: "there's a beautiful song that came out a few years ago, it's not my song but I'd like to sing it for you anyway." In 1970 Bob Dylan released the song on his album Self Portrait. In 1973 the italian rock group New Trolls, make his own version in Concerto Grosso (excellent adaptation) In 1974 Mary McCaslin released her version on her album "Way Out West." In 1974, singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone covered the song on her album It Is Finished. In 1979, Kenny Rogers and Dottie West released their version as a track on their duets album Classics. In 1982, Willie Nelson experienced pop and country success with his remake of the song. In 1984, David Hasselhoff released his version of the song on his album Night Rocker. In 1989 it was covered by Sam and Al on the TV series Quantum Leap in the episode Camikazi Kid. In 1992, Collin Raye covered it for his In This Life album. In 1999 Marc Jordan (Canada) recorded the song on his album "Charlie Parker Loves me" British vocalist Justin had minor chart success in the United Kingdom when he released his remake in 2000. In 1999 The Mudballs (later known as The Cardinals (Slovak band)) covered the song for their never commercially released album C. Of Love. In 2001 Laura Nyro released this song on her last album, Angel in the Dark. In 2002 Anne Murray released this song, as a duet with country singer Vince Gill, on her album, Country Croonin. In 2003, Willy DeVille sang and recorded the song on his album Live in Berlin. In 2004, Paul Weller has covered the song as a b-side to the single "Wishing On A Star". In 2005, singer-songwriter Rosie Thomas released a version of the song, as a duet with Ed Harcourt on her album If Songs Could Be Held In 2006, alternative rock musician Pajo released a version of the song on his album 1968. In 2007, country act Charlie Daniels Band released a duet version of the song with Brenda Lee on their album Deuces. In 2008, acadian singer Roch Voisine released a version of the song on his album Americana. Also covered by Magneto Group in spanish under the name "Reza por mi" (Pray for me) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.