Let 'Em In

"Let 'Em In" is a song by Wings from their 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and reached the top 3 in both the United States and the United Kingdom: It was a #2 hit in the UK, and in the US it was a #3 pop hit and #1 easy listening hit.^[1][2][3] In Canada, the song was #3 for three weeks on the pop chart and #1 for three weeks on the MOR chart of RPM Magazine. The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over one million copies.^[4] It can also be found on McCartney's 1987 compilation album, All the Best!.

Lyrics

The lyrics include references to some of McCartney's family and friends: sister Suzy, supposedly a reference to Linda, who was "Suzy" in Suzy and the Red Stripes, brother John, Linda's brother John Eastman, Phil and Don, the Everly Brothers, brother Michael, McCartney's brother also known as Mike McGear, and Auntie Gin, McCartney's aunt. In the second verse, "brother Michael" is replaced by "Uncle Ernie" Keith Moon, who played the role of Uncle Ernie in the movie of The Who's Tommy and in the third, "Auntie Gin" is replaced by "Uncle Ian".

Track listings

7" single

1. "Let 'Em In"
2. "Beware My Love"

12" single^[A]

1. "Let 'Em In"
2. "Beware My Love"

• A ^ Released in France only.

The recording of "Let 'Em In" fades to a lower volume towards the end, and then ends suddenly on two loud chords.

Cover versions

• The song was covered in 1977 by Billy Paul featuring a different list of people 'knocking at the door'. This version reached #26 on the UK charts.
• The song was covered in 1991 by Jellyfish as a segue into the live version of their song 'That Is Why' and appeared on the special edition of their "Bellybutton" album and the "Jellyfish Comes Alive" E.P..
• The song was covered in 2007 by Freedy Johnston on his album My Favorite Waste of Time.
• The song was covered in 2001 by Starbelly on the album "Coming Up: Indie Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney". Sung by the band's guitarist Bryan Ewald

See also

• List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1976 (U.S.)

References