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"Let Me In" is a song written by Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, and Wayne Osmond and performed by The Osmonds. It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 4 on the U. S. easy listening chart, No. 5 on Canadian adult contemporary chart, #15 on the Canadian pop chart, and #36 on the Billboard chart in 1973. It was featured on their 1973 album, The Plan. The song was produced by Alan Osmond. It broke from the group's string of harder rock-sounding hits through the early 1970s and began a string in which the band began playing up their image as teen idols and began releasing love ballads as singles. As with other songs on The Plan, "Let Me In" carries a dual message of secular and Mormon/Christian themes, both as a straightforward love song and as a plea to God for redemption from the singer's past abandonment of Him and a request to return to His love (akin to the parable of the prodigal son). The song marked the return of the formula of Merrill and Donny Osmond alternating on lead vocals, the formula the band had used while Donny was a boy soprano; by this point, Donny's voice had lowered to the tenor/baritone range he would have in adulthood. Merrill sang on the verses, with Donny (aided by Alan and Wayne in unison) singing the chorus. 


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2002
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The Osmonds are an American family music group with a long and varied career—a career that took them from singing barbershop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols, to producing a hit television show, and to continued success as solo and group performers. The Osmonds are devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their religious values have influenced their careers. more »

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Song Origin
"Let Me In" was an American pop song released in 1973 by The Osmonds, a famous family music group.
Chart Performance
Known for its poignant lyrics and catchy tune, "Let Me In" climbed to number 36 on the "Billboard Pop Singles" chart and held a prominent number 2 position on the "Billboard Adult Contemporary" chart.
Album Recognition
The song was one of the hits from The Osmonds' sixth studio album, "The Plan," released in June 1973.
Songwriting
The song was written by Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, and Wayne Osmond.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of "Soft rock," which marked a transition from The Osmonds' earlier "Bubblegum pop" style.
Concept Album
The song is a part of a concept album, "The Plan," which deals with the theme of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Distinguished Singers
Lead vocals on "Let Me In" were performed by Merrill Osmond, with primary backing vocals by Alan, Wayne and Jay Osmond.
B-Side
The B-side of the single version of the song was "Fever," offering a contrasting tempo and energy.
International Success
Apart from charting in the US, "Let Me In" also saw international success and reached number 2 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Legacy
The song remains popular in the discography of The Osmonds and is often used in compilations and live performances.
Musical Style
"Let Me In" is noted for its use of harmonies, melodic shifts, and instrumentation, that include string arrangements and distinctive percussion.
Emotional Resonance
The song resonated with many listeners due to its heartfelt plea of love and acceptance, symbolizing broader themes of compassion and understanding.

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