"Let Me Be There" is a popular song written by John Rostill. It was first recorded by Olivia Newton-John and released in September 1973 as the second single from her studio album of the same name. The country-influenced song was Newton-John's first Top 10 single in the US, peaking at No. 6, and also won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocalist. Mike Sammes sings a bass vocal harmony on the song.[1]

"Let Me Be There"
Single by Olivia Newton-John
from the album Let Me Be There
B-side
  • "Maybe Then I'll Think of You" (most of the world)
  • "If Not for You" (Japan)
ReleasedSeptember 1973
RecordedAugust 8 1973
GenreCountry, pop
Length3:02
LabelFestival
Songwriter(s)John Rostill
Producer(s)Bruce Welch, John Farrar
Olivia Newton-John singles chronology
"Take Me Home, Country Roads"
(1973)
"Let Me Be There"
(1973)
"Long Live Love"
(1974)

Chart performance

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Certifications and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Platinum 150,000^
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cover versions

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References

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  2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 217. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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  12. ^ "CU.S Digital Song Sales: Week of August 20, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Let Me Be There". Music Canada. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Olivia Newton-John – Let Me Be There". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 15 April 2012.