Let Me Be
The Turtles
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Let Me Be" by The Turtles was released on October 1, 1965.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was the band's first single and it peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song WritersThe song was written by P.F. Sloan, a popular American songwriter during the 1960s.
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First Album“Let Me Be” is included in the band's first album, "It Ain't Me Babe," which released in 1965.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including The Carpenters in their self-titled album in 1969.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized as Pop and Folk Rock.
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Original Band NameWhen “Let Me Be” was released, The Turtles were actually still going by their original band name, The Crossfires.
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AuthenticityThe song is said to reflect The Turtles' search for their own identity and wish to express their musical authenticity.
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Sloan and Barri Collaboration“Let Me Be” is one of the numerous classics that emerged from the prolific songwriting partnership of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri.
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Impact on Band's SuccessThe modest success of this song helped pave the way for The Turtles' subsequent hits, including their chart-topping single, "Happy Together."
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