Let's Get Together

Hayley Mills, The Sherman Brothers

About Let's Get Together

"Let's Get Together" is a song written by Robert and Richard Sherman for the 1961 Disney film The Parent Trap. It was sung in the film by teen actress Hayley Mills, using double-tracking because she played both the roles of twin sisters, which was a technical feat in the early 1960s. Her British accent is only heard in the spoken line which concludes the bridge section: "Nothing could be greater, say 'Hey Alligator'!!!" Annette Funicello and Tommy Sands also did a version of the song in the film, which is heard during the dance at the summer camp. When released on disc, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1961 (b/w "Cobbler, Cobbler") and went on to become a top 10 hit, peaking at number 8. The credit on the single reads "Hayley Mills and Hayley Mills", a tongue-in-cheek reference to Mills apparently singing a duet with herself. Released in the UK, it reached the top 20, peaking at number 17. In 1963, the song reached #1 in Mexico. The song's success led Mills to record an album, Let's Get Together with Hayley Mills, which included "Let's Get Together" and Mills' only other hit song, "Johnny Jingo." 


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Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah
Why don't you and I combi-ine
Let's get together, what do you say
We can have a swingin' ti-ime
We'd be a cra-a-azy team
Why don't we ma-a-ake a scene
Together, oh oh oh oh

Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah
Think of all that we could sha-are
Let's get together everyday
Every way and everywhere
And though we haven't got a lot
We could be sharin' all we've got
Together

Oh, I really think you're swell
Uh-huh, we really ring the bell
Oo-wee, and if you stick with me
Nothing could be greater, say hey alligat-ah!

Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah
Two is twice as nice as one
Let's get together right away
We'll be having twice the fun
And you can always count on me
A gruesome twosome we will be
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah!

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Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills (born 18 April 1946) is an English actress. The daughter of John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell, and sister of actress Juliet Mills, Mills began her acting career as a child and was hailed as a promising newcomer, winning the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for Tiger Bay (1959), the Academy Juvenile Award for Pollyanna (1960) and Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1961. During her early career, she appeared in several films for Walt Disney, and is perhaps best known for her dual role as twins Susan and Sharon in the Disney film The Parent Trap. more »

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Written by: Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman

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10 facts about this song

Let's get together" Origin
This popular song is from Disney's 1961 movie, 'The Parent Trap.' It was sung by Hayley Mills, who played both lead roles in the movie.
Song Performance
"Let's Get Together" was initially performed by Hayley Mills, who sang it as a duet with herself. The process involved recording two parts separately, then combining them for a distinctive two-part harmony.
Adaptation History
The song was later covered by several artists, including Dino, Desi & Billy, and Annette Funicello. It was also used in a 1988 episode of the Mickey Mouse Club and covered by The Go-Go's in 1990 for their Disney's album, "Mickey Mouse Splashdance."
Chart Rankings
"Let's Get Together" was quite popular after its release. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1961, making it the only top 10 hit for Hayley Mills.
Hayley Mills' Role
Hayley Mills was only 15 years old when she appeared in 'The Parent Trap.' Apart from acting in nearly all scenes, she showed her singing talent with "Let's Get Together," helping to boost her musical career.
Composition
The song was composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who are often referred to as the Sherman Brothers. The duo had a long history of creating music for various Disney movies, including soundtracks for 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Jungle Book.'
Lyrics Themes
The lyrics of "Let's Get Together" talk about unity and standing together against the odds, a common theme in many songs from the 1960s.
Cultural Impact
"Let's Get Together" continues to be remembered as a quintessential part of the movie soundtrack and an enduring emblem of Disney's earlier productions.
In Movie Sequence
The song plays over a scene in 'The Parent Trap' where the two lead characters – both played by Mills – perform a live music show. This scene is usually regarded as a highlight of the film.
Revival of the Song
The song was revitalized in 1998's 'The Parent Trap' remake, where Lindsay Lohan played the role of the identical twins. However, in this version, the song wasn't performed in the actual film but was part of the soundtrack, performed by Nobody's Angel.

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