Let Me Hear You Whisper (song)

Let me Hear You Whisper is a popular Samoan song that has been covered by a multitude of artists that include Jo Stafford, Nephi Hannemann, the Samoan Surf Riders, Fatu, and many others. The song is a staple in Samoan music and has great popularity in the Pacific. The title in Samoan is "Tele i’a o le sami".

For the 1969 play, see Let Me Hear You Whisper (play).
"Let Me Hear You Whisper"
Single
GenrePop, Pacific Island music
Songwriter(s)Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans & Jay Livingston

Background

The song was composed by Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans, and Jay Livingston.[1][2] In Samoan the song's title is "Tele I`a O le Sami".[3] The song is so well known in Samoa that it would probably be one of the first a visitor to the islands will hear.[4]

English versions

A version was recorded by Jo Stafford And David Hughes and backed with the Paul Weston Orchestra.[5]

In film

Along with five other Samoan and Polynesian songs, it was included in the film Mr. Roberts.[6]

Releases

English or Western styled versions

Hawaiian artists and other Polynesian artists

Samoan artists

References
  1. National Library of Australia Let me hear you whisper (music) / words and music by Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans, Jay Livingstone(sic).
  2. Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, January–June 1954 - Page 153 Published Music
  3. Huapala, Hawaiian Music and Hula Archives - Tele I`a O le Sami (Let Me Hear You Whisper) by Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans & Jay Livingston
  4. One Samoana Traditional, Tele i’a o le sami
  5. 45worlds Artist: Jo Stafford And David Hughes, Catalogue: P.B.251
  6. Billboard, April 23, 1955 Pafe 27 MUSIC - RADIO, Goldsen Gets Roberts Rights
  7. Livingston & Evans Let Me Hear You Whisper
  8. Livingston & Evans Let Me Hear You Whisper
  9. Discogs Sonny Chillingworth – Sonny Solo
  10. Discogs Lanakila's Polynesians – Polynesian Pot-Pourri
  11. National Library of New Zealand - Let me hear you whisper (sound recording) / Bill Wolfgramme and His Islanders
  12. National Library of New Zealand The great Daphne Walker / (sound recording)
  13. Discogs Fatu* – Manatua Mai A'u (Remember Me)
  14. iTunes Samoan Style (Popular Songs of Samoa), The Five Stars, 2 Tele I'a O Le Sami
  15. iTunes Ava
  16. Discogs Nephi Hannemann and El Leon Orchestra – Teardrops Falling again
  17. National Library of New Zealand Let me hear you whisper (sound recording) / The Samoan Surfriders
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