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".
| "Let Me Hear You Whisper" | |
|---|---|
| Single | |
| Genre | Pop, Pacific Island music |
| Songwriter(s) | Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans & Jay Livingston |
Background edit
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 edit
A version was recorded by Jo Stafford And David Hughes and backed with the Paul Weston Orchestra.[5]
In film edit
Along with five other Samoan and Polynesian songs, it was included in the film Mr. Roberts.[6]
Releases edit
English or Western styled versions edit
- Jo Stafford and David Hughes
- The Voices Of Walter Schumann[7]
Hawaiian artists and other Polynesian artists edit
- Alfred Apaka and the Hawaiian Village Serenaders[8]
- Sonny Chillingworth[9]
- Lanakila's Polynesians[10]
- Bill Wolfgramm[11]
- Daphne Walker[12]
Samoan artists edit
- Fatu[13]
- The Five Stars[14]
- Jerome Grey[15]
- Nephi Hannemann and El Leon Orchestra[16]
- The Samoan Surfriders[17]
- the Yandall Sisters of NZ (Samoa Ea album 1965) Viking records
References edit
- ^ National Library of Australia Let me hear you whisper (music) / words and music by Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans, Jay Livingstone(sic).
- ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, January–June 1954 - Page 153 Published Music
- ^ 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
- ^ One Samoana Traditional, Tele i’a o le sami
- ^ 45worlds Artist: Jo Stafford And David Hughes, Catalogue: P.B.251
- ^ Billboard, April 23, 1955 Pafe 27 MUSIC - RADIO, Goldsen Gets Roberts Rights
- ^ Livingston & Evans Let Me Hear You Whisper
- ^ Livingston & Evans Let Me Hear You Whisper
- ^ Discogs Sonny Chillingworth – Sonny Solo
- ^ Discogs Lanakila's Polynesians – Polynesian Pot-Pourri
- ^ National Library of New Zealand - Let me hear you whisper (sound recording) / Bill Wolfgramme and His Islanders
- ^ National Library of New Zealand The great Daphne Walker / (sound recording)
- ^ Discogs Fatu* – Manatua Mai A'u (Remember Me)
- ^ iTunes Samoan Style (Popular Songs of Samoa), The Five Stars, 2 Tele I'a O Le Sami
- ^ iTunes Ava
- ^ Discogs Nephi Hannemann and El Leon Orchestra – Teardrops Falling again
- ^ National Library of New Zealand Let me hear you whisper (sound recording) / The Samoan Surfriders