"Let It Shine" is a 1973 single written by Nashville songwriter Linda Hargrove.
Olivia Newton-John's version
In 1975, Olivia Newton-John recorded a version which was released as the second and final single from her sixth studio album, Clearly Love.
In January 1976, the single went to number one on the US Easy Listening (adult contemporary) chart and number thirty on the Billboard Hot 100. "Let It Shine" peaked at number five on the US Country chart. The B-side of "Let It Shine" was a cover of Bobby Scott-Bob Russell classic "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother".
Track listing "Let It Shine" - 2:26 "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" - 3:54
Charts Chart (1975–76)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Adult Contemporary 1Canadian RPM Top Singles17Canadian RPM Country Tracks12U.S. Billboard Easy Listening 1U.S. Billboard Hot 10030U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles5U.S. Cash Box Top Singles 28
See also List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1976 (U.S.)
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