Let Me Hear You Whisper (song)
# Let Me Hear You Whisper (song)

Let me Hear You Whisper is a popular Samoan song that has been covered by a multitude of artists that include Jo Stafford, Nephi Hannemann, the Samoan Surf Riders, Fatu, and many others. The song is a staple in Samoan music and has great popularity in the Pacific. The title in Samoan is "Tele i’a o le sami".

## Background

The song was composed by Napoleon A. Tuiteleleapaga, Ray Evans, and Jay Livingston. In Samoan the song's title is "Tele I`a O le Sami". The song is so well known in Samoa that it would probably be one of the first a visitor to the islands will hear.

### English versions

A version was recorded by Jo Stafford And David Hughes and backed with the Paul Weston Orchestra.

### In film

Along with five other Samoan and Polynesian songs, it was included in the film Mr. Roberts.

## Releases

### English or Western styled versions

* Jo Stafford and David Hughes
* The Voices Of Walter Schumann

### Hawaiian artists and other Polynesian artists

* Alfred Apaka and the Hawaiian Village Serenaders
* Sonny Chillingworth
* Lanakila's Polynesians
* Bill Wolfgramm
* Daphne Walker

### Samoan artists

* Fatu
* The Five Stars
* Jerome Grey
* Nephi Hannemann and El Leon Orchestra
* The Samoan Surfriders
* the Yandall Sisters of NZ (Samoa Ea album 1965) Viking records
