Wings ~ Let 'Em In 1976 Disco Purrfection Version

Paul McCartney knew how to manage the Wings releases and timed them so that they would catch on during the late spring into summer and it was quite effective. "Band On The Run", "Listen To What The Man Said", "Silly Love Songs" led the charge for the song of the summer and that is how I remember them. Being out of school, hanging with friends up and down my street, eventually making friends on the next street over and going to play baseball with them, or going to the parish summer festival, keeping busy being kids.

"Let'Em In" was released in July 17, 1976 and its calming piano based rhythm beat a path to #3, unable to overcome the #1 position of Elton John & Kiki Dee "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and the #2 song the Bee Gees "You Should Be Dancing" for three straight weeks. Unlucky Lou Rawls "You'll Never Find A Another Love Like Mine" spent all three weeks at #4, but then jumped to #2 for two weeks. So much good music!

The intro of the original single was a vibraphone that chimed the eight first notes of Westminster Quarters that announced the quarter hours and sounded a lot like a doorbell. The lyrics are welcoming and you even hear a door creaking open to let in the visitors. McCartney invited in a slew of famous people Martin Luther (King), Phil & Don (Everly) and the not so famous like Auntie Gin (his real Aunt) and Uncle Ernie was a sly reference to Ringo Starr who sang the Uncle Ernie part in Who's rock opera "Tommy". He even referenced Motown with is false fade ending, much like the Contours "Do You Love Me" single did.

France issued Wings first disco release by putting the album version of the song on a 12" disco single, the only country to do so. Bert Parks sang this song during the Miss America pageant in 1976, then Billy Paul covered the song in early 1977 substituting African American heroes like Louis Armstrong and Malcolm X. Even Prince was influenced by this song as he had the New Power Generation sing his "Guess Who's Knockin'" that was included in their "Goldnigga" LP, but was removed from subsequent pressings as it was referenced in the song but no credit was given.

[bradleylong]

Real drummer with impeccable beat.
Real pianist....and those trombones.
...classic...no fake sound machine propping up the vocalist...lost artistry of the days gone by...

[flashgordon]

The summer of '76 was very special with the Bicentennial celebrations. There was a unique vibe in the air and some great songs that year. I had gotten my driver's license a year before so I was able to get out and go places on my own.

[MRVISTA-wzvj]

The seventies. Nothing like it. Miss it. I was young. Before depression and anxiety destroyed me.

[adriennepender]

The summer of '76 I was 14, what a summer to be a teenager. This song was everywhere, and was an ear worm that I STILL can't get enough of in 2022. Thank you, Sir Paul, for all you've shared with the world and all you've given to me in my life.

[venanciomireves]

I was in the 6th grade when I heard this great 70"s song from dj perfect perfection and sharing it with you subscribers.please where a mask, when listening to this channel YouTube on January 1 2022

[Classicrocker]

I was 14 in August of 1976 and had returned from two weeks at summer camp. Hearing this on the radio for the first time was awesome. Things were so much different 44 years ago!

[freespiritnewyork]

WOW 1976 even at 11 yrs old I remember playing this 45 vinyl in my close & play record playa my Dad bought me. 💘🎶🌼🌺🌹🕊️

[JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

I was only a kid but I am so glad I was alive for this era in music And culture ❤️

[rodolfokuri]

Gracias por compartir buena Música cuando estaba joven Saludos de la colonia san José insurgentes Sur México, D.F.

[chechin]

Está música del recuerdo es un bálsamo para el oído y el corazón...un clásico inolvidable..buen mix saludos

[Sirens]

Just a feel-good classic of trusting the classic beat of this 🎵 is the calling for greater openings & 🫶🏽❤️ opportunities on the horizon ✨️

[MikeCasa]

What you summed up about your childhood and this song is ALMOST a carbon copy of mine in the Bay Area...YES!! This and all those other songs in the summer of 76....

[atlbackinfool]

I was 8. I remember my parents playing this on summer nights.

[KingsOfSpins]

love this and its history, the summer of '76 was glorious in the UK with the music of the era rich in evergreen quality, love the extension DJ DC

[FrankConquestJr]

My parents ran a hotel business back in 1976, I remember this song all too well. My Dad's favorite.

[valerieannrumpf]

Wow, this song brought me back to the bicentennial celebrations on the 4th of july 1976, watching the fireworks along the south Shore of long island with my parents and brothers. One of the best childhood memories ever.

[dianagentile]

Hello 👋 Welcome SMILES 😊. Back in the Day‼️ WOW ‼️

[KatieHellOnHeels]

Such an iconic tune..and one of my top all time favorites. This is music! 😍🎵🖤🎶

[rodolfokuri]

Gracias por compartir buena Música Saludos de la colonia san José insurgentes Sur México, D.F.

[davidjennings]

I was 10 years old when I first heard this song in Missouri headed home to Virginia after the summer was almost over and I still get that feeling of having to leave because I really enjoyed my time in Missouri and it brings back some great child hood memories for that time. My mind feels like its back in 1976 every time I hear this. Amazing