The song was originally published in French in 1955 as "Je t'appartiens" by Gilbert Bécaud.
It was their first song to feature a , utilizing eight violins and a cello to create a more sophisticated pop sound compared to their earlier rockabilly hits. Let It Be Me Everly Brothers, Melbourne, 1989
In September 1989, the Everly Brothers headlined a major Australian event titled which was broadcast on Channel 7. Held at the Melbourne Entertainment Centre , the concert featured other icons of the era, including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, and Leslie Gore. The song was originally published in French in
During the Melbourne concert, "Let It Be Me" was part of a larger set of their classic hits. The televised broadcast included: Let It Be Me ~~ Everly Brothers, Melbourne, 1989 #CM708090S Held at the Melbourne Entertainment Centre , the
The performance of "Let It Be Me" in Melbourne, 1989 , remains one of the most celebrated moments in the duo's later career . Recorded as part of the televised "Legends of Rock n Roll" concert, this rendition captures Don and Phil Everly at a point of mature vocal mastery, nearly three decades after they first popularized the song. The 1989 Melbourne Performance
The Everly Brothers recorded the English version in December 1959 at Bell Studios in New York. It was a significant departure for them: It was their first session recorded outside of Nashville.