"Let Me Be There" is a popular song written by

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. It was first recorded by

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and released in September 1973 as the second single from her studio album of the same name. The

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-influenced song was Newton-John's first Top 10 single in the US, peaking at No. 6, and also won her a

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for Best Female Country Vocalist.

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sings a bass vocal harmony on the song.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

Cover versions

* "Let Me Be There" was recorded live by

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, and sung at many concerts until his death in 1977. Probably the most noted Elvis rendition was recorded on 20 March 1974 live at a concert in Memphis, Tennessee. Most of that concert was released on 7 July 1974 as the album '' Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis''. The cover of "Let Me Be There" from that show was also released as track 5 on the ''

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'' album on 19 July 1977. *

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for their 1974 album ''

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''. *

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for her gold album ''

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'' in 1974 and included on several greatest hits compilations. *

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and

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on their 1975 LP '' Feelins'''. *

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and

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on their album ''

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'' (2014). *

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in the mini-series '' Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You'', and the accompanying soundtrack album, ''

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'' where she did "Let Me Be There" with Newton-John herself.

References

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