Let Me In
The Sensations
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Let me in whee-ooh (whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh) (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh, whee-ooh) I can see the dancin' (let me in) The silhouettes on the shade I hear the music (music), all the lovers on parade Open up (let me in), I want to come in again I thought you were my friend Pitter patter of those fee-ee-ee-ee-eet Movin' and a-groovin' with that be-eat Jumpin' and stompin on the flo-o-o-o-oor (Lemme in) Let me in! (Open up) Open up! Why don't you open up that door? (let me in) I-uh (open up) hear music let me in (music) I want to come in again Let me in (let me in), a-well I heard it just then I thought you were my friend (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh) (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh, whee-ooh) Pitter patter of the fee-ee-ee-ee-eet Movin' and a-groovin' with that be-eat Jumpin' and stompin on the flo-o-o-o-oor (Lemme in) Let me in! (Open up) Open up! Why don't you open up that door? (let me in) I-uh-I-uh-I (open up) hear music, let me in (music) Oh I heard it just then Let me in (let me in) I want to come in again I thought you were my friend (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh) (Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh) (Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh) (Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh) FADE (Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)
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Written by: YVONNE BAKER, ALPHONSO HOWELL, GEORGE MINOR
Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Data"Let Me In" by The Sensations was originally released in the year 1962.
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ComposerThe song was written and composed by Yvonne Baker, a member of The Sensations.
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Chart Performance"Let Me In" climbed to number 2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Record LabelThe Sensations were signed to Argo Records when they released "Let Me In."
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OriginThe Sensations were a doo-wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Lead VocalistThe lead vocalist on "Let Me In" was Yvonne Mills (neé Baker).
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Band FormationThe Sensations, formed in 1954, originally had only three members: Alphonso Howell, Tommy Wicks, and Yvonne Mills.
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Race Barrier"Let Me In" broke race barriers in 1962 as it was played widely on both R&B and pop radio stations.
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LegacyDespite being a major hit, "Let Me In" was the group's only top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists since its original release including the British rock band, The Animals.
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Video Appearance"Let Me In" was featured in a 1989 movie called 'Shag,' a comedy about four teenage girls on a summer vacation in Myrtle Beach.
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Break-UpThe Sensations disbanded in 1964, only two years after their major hit "Let Me In".
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ReunionOriginal members of the Sensations apparently briefly reunited in the late 1980s, although details around this are hazy.
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UK ReleaseIn the United Kingdom, "Let Me In" was released by Pye International.
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Chart Timing"Let Me In" spent a total of 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
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