Let Me Hear You Whisper (song)
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| "Let Me Hear You Whisper" | |
|---|---|
| Single | |
| Genre | Pop, Pacific Island music |
| Songwriter(s) | Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans & Jay Livingston |
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".
English versions
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]
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]