Let Me Be the One (The Shadows song)
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"Let Me Be the One" | |
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Eurovision Song Contest 1975 entry | |
Country | |
Artist(s) | |
As | |
Language | English |
Composer(s) | |
Lyricist(s) | Paul Curtis |
Conductor | |
Finals performance | |
Final result | 2nd |
Final points | 138 |
Entry chronology | |
◄ "Long Live Love" (1974) | |
"Save Your Kisses For Me" (1976) ► |
"Let Me Be the One" was the United Kingdom's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, written by Paul Curtis and performed in English by the band The Shadows.
The song was performed ninth that night. At the close of voting, it had received 138 points, placing it 2nd out of 19.
Charts
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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France (SNEP)[1] | 26 |
Ireland (IRMA)[2] | 10 |
Norway (VG-lista)[3] | 2 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 12 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 47 |
Personnel (studio recording)
- Hank Marvin – guitar and vocals
- Bruce Welch - guitar and lead vocals
- Brian Bennett – drums
- John Farrar – piano and vocals
- Alan Tarney – bass guitar
- John Fiddy – String arrangements
Personnel (live)
- Hank Marvin – guitar and vocals
- Bruce Welch - bass and lead vocals
- Brian Bennett – drums
- John Farrar – guitar and vocals
- Alan Tarney – piano (concert appearance)
References
- ^ https://chartssinglestop40france.blogspot.com/2017/06/29-juin-1975.html
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 9, 1975". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Topp 20 Single uke 15, 1975 – VG-lista. Offisielle hitlister fra og med 1958" (in Norwegian). VG-lista.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Shadows – Let Me Be The One" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see peak chart position, click "TITEL VON The Shadows"
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