The Osmonds - Let Me In (1972)

The Osmonds are an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid- 1970s. Currently consisting of a duo of original members Merrill Osmond and Jay Osmond, the group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed as the Osmond Brothers) and a quintet (as the Osmonds). The group has comprised siblings who are all members of a family of musicians from Ogden, Utah and have been in the public eye since the 1960s.
The Osmond Brothers began as a barbershop quartet consisting of brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. They were later joined by younger siblings Donny and Jimmy, both of whom enjoyed success as solo artists. With the addition of Donny, the group became known as the Osmonds; performing both as teen idols and as a soft rock band, their peak lasted from 1971 to 1975. Their only sister Marie, who rarely sang with her brothers at that time, launched a successful career in 1973, both as a solo artist and as Donny's duet partner. By 1976, the band was no longer producing hit singles; that year, they transitioned into television with Donny & Marie, a popular variety show that ran until 1979.
A revival of the original Osmond Brothers lineup in the 1980s achieved moderate success in country music, and both Donny and Marie separately made comebacks in their respective fields in the late-1980s. The Osmonds have sold over 77 million records worldwide. The quartet continued to perform through their 50th anniversary in 2007, at which point Alan and later Wayne retired due to health issues; Jimmy was recruited after Alan's retirement, with the group performing as a trio until Jimmy suffered a stroke and retired in 2018. Alan's son David Osmond performed with the group in 2019. On October 14, 2019, the original Osmond Brothers quartet reunited for CBS' The Talk for their sister Marie's 60th birthday, billed as the last appearance for the lineup. The brothers performed "The Last Chapter," written as a farewell song and introduced in 2018. Donny & Marie ended an 11-year Las Vegas residency on November 16, 2019. Merrill and Jay continue to perform and tour, as does Donny as a solo artist.

[@bluelady4183]

Yes still listening in 2024!! Anyone else???

[@mogsyman]

51 years ago…………….who’s still listening now, I am!

[@karinbernhardt8747]

Me. 👍✌🤗

[@Jannie-]

I was 9- It’s flown by , jeepers! 👀

[@Viktors633]

👍

[@dawnramer325]

I still love my Osmonds! I'm 69 and they still make my heart race! Makes me smile! 21 May, 6:37 pm

[@susannepowell8914]

Me too!

[@joycliffe266]

Merrill could sing just about anything with that powerful voice of his but this to me, is Merrill at his most sublime.

[@mariachester950]

Beautiful...well said❤❤❤

[@dian621]

Merrill was the best singer of the Osmonds

[@paulbraban369]

dl.

[@cinnabunlou]

💗💗!!

[@jeanninehochet]

Love Wayne’s bass on the chorus.

[@marcoserafini3534]

Beautiful song. Reminds me of better times. The Osmond's were simply amazing.

[@albertreynolds9287]

Simple times let's go back to there

[@gemini802]

​@@albertreynolds9287 me too easily same age too.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree beautiful song I remember in 1972, when I was 6

[@Marcy.Duvall]

It really WAS better times!

[@patrickcoughlan7396]

The osmonds were a fantasic group,It is not right that they have not been inducted into the rock & roll hall of fame,as they are all currently still alive,Im sure most lovers of music would like this to happen.

[@frankl34798]

what an abbasolutely wonderful idea. i wonder it that will happen. sure would be awesome if it happened whilst they are all still alive. keep hoping and dreaming ,,, love and peace to you and all, xxxxxxx

[@fullervisiondotnet]

Arguably the Osmonds’ greatest song.

[@tonycritcher3419]

I don't think I can argue with that!

[@wandahall4435]

Yes

[@anitadatta5948]

Fullervision Enterprises , I totally agree with you - this song always makes me feel very emotional- it did so when I first heard at the age of 12 and now as a grandma well over the age of 60 - it still has the power to reduce me to tears. It is sung so beautifully and from the heart and so heart touching ♥️💞

[@sally-kz7nz]

Agreed

[@aquarius2914]

Love Me For A Reason is not far behind, imo!

[@juliebuxton9280]

In 1972 i was 13 and loved the Osmonds . Still listening now x

[@ruthmontgomery7608]

Merrills voice is amazing, but Donny is gorgeous, he has the most beautiful eyes

[@juliebuxton9280]

Yes loved Donny the most he was my Idol in the 70s x

[@julielarge6120]

A wholesome family who as far as I know married and remained faithful to their partners.

[@rosieh6933]

True to who they are. So authentic, thank God their authenticity is relevant today. Timeless Osmond’s.

[@judecap4145]

Who’s watching this ❤

[@mumstheword8851]

Those harmonies!! Wonderful. I'm a teen in the 70s again 😢😊

[@lisaparsons4124]

Great song I remember in 1972, when I was 6

[@aldon78]

​@@lisaparsons4124I was 12!

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@aldon78 Great music back then,brings back memories of my sister Leslie she loved the Osmonds, she passed away in September,2017,was57

[@aldon78]

@@lisaparsons4124 OH wow she was young ... sorry for your loss. Blessings!

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@aldon78 thanks, have a great night

[@vickygratton4685]

66 and still love them ❤

[@goldenpass4766]

Same age as me. Loved them. Still do.

[@user-uf9kn8xq5m]

Me too❤I met them when they came to NZ❤One of the most unforgettable moments in my 66 years❤❤

[@Annsara9]

What can I add that's not already been said? I could listen to The Osmonds every day never tire of hearing their beautiful harmonies or seeing their lovely faces

[@mariachester950]

Just seen the stage show fabulous 👌 go see if your a fan...

[@LOBBYTHEROBBER]

Me too.

[@miguelangelquiroz9321]

Love you let me in

[@mariachester950]

Well said loved them..40yts❤

[@veronicaking5247]

This song was playing on radio when I brought my beautiful son home from hospital after his father abandoned me before his birth 43 years ago, love it but it kills me!

[@Jannie-]

Bitter sweet memories for sure. I hope you went on to find true love for yourself and a great step father for your precious boy 🙏.

[@veronicaking5247]

@@Jannie- yes I did,thank you ,my son is wonderful!

[@Jannie-]

@@veronicaking5247 fantastic! 🥰

[@nancytoni4504]

I love this song. It makes me think Papa God Jesus and Virgin Mary every step of my life. I never would have made it to 62 without the three of them. Thank you Osmond family for being such a big part of my life with your very beautiful music.

[@jsyfurby726]

The harmonies on this are amazing 😻

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree a beautiful song I remember in 1972, when I was 6

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

@@lisaparsons4124 lol me tooooo

[@viewerdotcomviewerdotcom2926]

Best boy band ever. So much talent.

[@pauljackson791]

Your welvome

[@helenbailey8419]

February 2023..still swooning

[@YvonneJohnson-sp1uo]

This was the first 75 vinyl I bought in the early 70s still one of my favourite songs

[@AccountantProOT]

You can truly hear the Beatles influence in this song. The way Merril sings is very reminiscent of Paul McCartney. The Osmonds were really extremely talented and very underrated as singers, dancers, musicians, song writers and all around artists.

[@nickhall5959]

I can hear the Carpenters in this track as well.

[@mumstheword8851]

​@@nickhall5959I thought that too 👍👍

[@bryandutson2246]

well done lands , it still stands the test of time in 2022

[@zynzane9680]

Grew up on this beautiful music, still here, still a huge fan of the whole family. Such talent!

[@randylove]

I got teased in a christian school because i loved the osmonds and there songs .i say, so what .they dont know the healing powers they had .just turn on there music. the harmonies and heartfelt songs that went in an lp .they all r good people with good hearts and minds

[@eliseschreijer4023]

One of my favorite songs of The Osmonds. Still love the voice of Merrill, after all these years

[@ronaldmasters4031]

I miss them and their wonderful music, but I still play their greatest songs, the music of the time was simply AMAZING,ABSOLUTELY nothing like the RUBBISH we hear now.

[@maryherrera6083]

50 years ago but unforgettable Osmonds but Donny is Donny my puppy love ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lisaparsons4124]

The Osmonds are great singers and Merrill has a great voice.I remember this song in 1972, when I was 6,my sister Leslie would play back then.Leslie passed away September,2017, was57.💐

[@Pauljones-jo7ko]

Yes I'm listening. It's a proper goose bumps song.

[@davidsteel8324]

I think this is their best song! ✌🏻❤️

[@nickyapps]

Wow, I haven't heard this for years. Feeling 14 all over again (but without the spots).

[@francisfrando1071]

Truly the Osmonds are the original boy band,they sing,dance and play instruments. Everything that Boybands do they've already done.

[@williamsharpe523]

The osmonds were different class compared to all the so called boybands since them who never played instruments

[@donnageorge7180]

@@williamsharpe523 absolute truth, their never has been and there will never be another Osmond brothers 5 💙🧡🖤💚💜

[@seltaeb9691]

Original Boys Band is the Beatles, end of.

[@jdgolf499]

Actually, very few Boy Bands write their own music and play instraments.

[@user-wk3mo7wj6g]

В далеких 70 услышала эти голоса в передаче "на всех широтах", вот на дворе 2023 и вновь слышу эти юношеские голоса... Опять, как много лет назад, я ещё юная девчонка с хвостиками на голове..., вся жизнь еще впереди, полная любви, романтики.. ... Спасибо...

[@UBZUKki]

❤❤

[@sueweatherby6123]

This song never gets old.

[@tonycritcher3419]

Almost 50 years since the release in 1973 and as moving as it was way back then!

[@arinco6944]

Gorgeous sound and faces. The Osmonds have it all.

[@ccoleman1978]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chainamarie03]

You do know that they don't look or even sound like this now. They grew up and became old like all of us have or will.

[@arinco6944]

@@chainamarie03 Yeah so. We all get old.

[@chainamarie03]

@@arinco6944 Isn't that what I said? Guess u don't comprehend English very well.

[@LauRa-re9un]

And teeth!! lol. ALl of them had great teeth in a period of time where the musicians showed their natural teeth, not fake.

[@busternelson1]

I was 12 when this came out Still love the Osmonds. Im now 62

[@leighcowen5870]

One of the true Boy bands - pretty much can play any instruments you throw at them ! Pure quality and musical genius 👌

[@brendalg4]

I heard they add to teach their siblings the instruments because they couldn't afford music lessons for everyone. I'm not sure if each person taught one thing or how it worked

[@claudettemoran295]

This song always gave me goose bumps! I always enjoyed music from the entire Osmond family, and this, along with "One Bad Apple", " Down By the Lazy River ", " Yo-Yo" were some of my favorites when I was a girl in the 1970's!

[@brigittebouvard407]

Moi aussi, je suis française et ils étaient venus en France pour 2 concerts qui ont marqué mon enfance de fille de 14 ans mais surtout Donny Osmonds

[@nickhall5959]

Don't forget crazy horses

[@carlie22168]

That was my younger brothers favorite one!😊​@@nickhall5959

[@user-bg6rm5ks4f]

Exquisite vocal harmonies. Nothing like it ever. Absolutely incredible.

[@brendalg4]

Takes siblings to do it imo

[@JohnSmith-vj6jt]

Great harmonies and the terrific voice of Merrill's, the Osmonds really were the business.

[@sueweatherby8845]

Such a beautiful love song. The Osmonds were under rated for their song writing. I wish they had switched around as lead singer too. Each of them had great voices, and it's a shame we didn't hear more of them.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree the Osmonds are awesome singers, Merrill has a great voice to

[@noonthumbs2644]

That was never 52 years just now! 😭 Beautiful harmonies ❤️ I still treasure my Jay autograph 💕

[@barbaraiverson2035]

A recent interview with Alan and Suzanne clarifies that this song is about returning to the Gospel and following the Savior. Not getting back together with a girlfriend.

[@davidarmson3575]

Takes me back in time. Good on the day. 1972 the Osmonds.

[@robertheintze9413]

One of the best music years ever.:. American Pie, Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), Everybody Plays the Fool, Precious and Few, Without You, Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress), and many more!

[@coleensere]

I can't believe this song was 50 yrs ago i was 8 yrs old its still 1 of my favourite songs brings back so many cherished childhood memories 💔 my late sister and myself were obsessed with The Osmonds ❤️had posters covering are bedroom walls & wore badges🥰 Definitely my favourite blast from the past group and song ❤️what a voice Merrill & the band i loved Donny 😍 they had everything voices, beautiful harmonies and boy they could dance just LOVE The Osmonds ❤️

[@melanieanderson2262]

Same

[@arinco6944]

Wow... I love seeing Donny's face up close. Actually all of the Osmonds up close!!

[@williamlidster5850]

The Osmonds started out as rock &Roll; go back and listen to the crazy horses, album, phase 3 album and the plan album! The Osmonds rocked!

[@Viktors633]

If there was one moment in the course of human history that merged two words ..."guilty" and "pleasure"... this was that moment.

[@snjezanacaleta6695]

I was sooo in love with Donny,even found a boyfriend that looked quite like him ❤

[@tonycritcher3419]

A masterpiece. What sounds like a love song and is actually a song of repentance. Two meanings for the price of one. The Plan is a wonderful album. I wonder what the initial album would have sounded like had the scores not been destroyed in a fire whilst on tour.

[@ForgetMeNot2022]

Greatest group of all time

[@frankl34798]

well next to abba right? lol

[@tinaevans1772]

Such a lovely song. Love the Osmonds!❤

[@jonnygunsuk]

Easily my favourite Osmonds song, simply brilliant.

[@Good-Enough24]

I've loved the Osmonds for many years, and I love their songs, this song is one of my favorites. ❤

[@Purplesox]

Merrill enjoyed singing that you can tell!! ❤️❤️

[@ianbell7342]

very good group sang it like it was in the times this is fantastic enjoyed there songs so much better than todays songs x

[@sandraturner7036]

Is one of my favourite song by the osmond s and my other favourite love for a reason

[@estherokere4757]

Fantastic harmony

[@frankl34798]

omg, no kidding. those harmonies are breathtakingly beautiful. i think in part because they are all family and already sound very similar. funny how that works in families. but the dedication in practice that they did clearly shows in everything that they entertained us with. this family is pure joy. such a treat to watch. in a world filled with such garbage, especially in that industry, it is such a pleasure to see them all proceeding in love. love and peace to you and all, xxxxxxx

[@user-oe7fk2wn5m]

Im 66 next month willalways love them

[@robertheintze9413]

My favorite Osmond song. Show tune quality.

[@user-ir7ng5pv4w]

Hello Wayne Jay donny merrily Alan Jay is the osmond brother the best music I ever had you guys sing

[@estherokere4757]

Beautiful cool song

[@nickjoy21]

I remember hearing this song about 5 years ago, and hadn't heard it for over 45years! What can I say, it brought back a thousand memories of when I was a child in the 70s.😢 I was in bits 😢😢 Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️

[@lisavaden9903]

My favorite Osmond song 💙🧡🖤💚💜

[@sydneym4340]

It's impossible for me to pick a favorite Osmond Brother song, as they've recorded hundreds, but "Let Me In" would be on my top 10 list !!!

[@denisehilton3592]

i just love the Osmonds merrill always had that sexy raspy voice when he sings. i love how the guys would had texture and harmony to each one of there songs. Merrill and Donny were the 2 i had a massive Crush on when i saw them at Madison Square Garden in NYC when i was just 14 years old. and i am still there #1 fan today. i am 62 and have a 30 year old son who enjoys some of there famous hits as well.

[@silverpotter1314]

Did you know thry wrote this song from the album 'the plan". Based on their faith and beliefs. Even most of us thought this is a love song, it is but not in the way you think. This is a love song to our Father in Heaven. Their faith and belief in family is the reason that most of them have been married for over 40 years. I just wish that we could get the rock and roll hall of fame would honor them before we lose them.

[@hibs0]

Love this song ❤

[@carltwidle3287]

I liked this song. One of my favorite Osmond songs. I was 12 years young back in 1972, when it was released.

[@robertheintze9413]

You are the exact same age as Marie. Hard to believe that hot chick is now 62. Hard to believe Brooke Shields is 57

[@susjf8644]

I was 10! I knew about them when I was 13; they immediately touched my heart.

[@goonerbeau]

"Let Me In" is a smooth, lushly orchestrated ballad whose clever lyrics can be heard both as a love song and a devotional hymn. Written by the brothers, in the UK it stuck at #2 in a year in which The Osmonds owned the music charts.

[@matthewhall1172]

Merrill is definitely my favourite Osmond when it comes to lead vocals.

[@hopemahon8377]

Had this on lp as a child. I played it often, as a result, it's pops in to my head every now and then, but haven't listened to it since I was around 6 years old. Brilliant memories associated with the music, amazing lush vocals... thanks for the music, and the great teeth!

[@Teenibash1969]

Unbelievable all this time has passed, yet the band and their songs can still hold up today.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

I care not what anyone says., this is a fantastic song ! I loved it in '72, & I love it now. ---------RIP to all Osmonds who have passed. -------------MJL, 76 y/o

[@moniquemeerhoff55]

They all are still Alive!Alan the oldest of the performing brothers is 73 and has ms for a long time. Some of The brothers has health issues. Merrill is 69 and is going to retire this year! Donny and Marie are still performing.

[@donaldcummings8407]

@@moniquemeerhoff55 He may be referring to their Mom and Dad and didnt Marie lose a child??

[@donnageorge7180]

LOVE THEM, LOVE THEM, LOVE THEM, ALWAYS AND FOREVER 💙🧡🖤💚💜😅

[@kariatkinson486]

They are my favorite band

[@MichaelBarry-wj3ee]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG APART FROM BEING BRILLIANT SINGERS THEIR TEETH WERE THE EIGHT WONDER OF THE WORLD THE ONLY MAN MADE OBJECT APART FROM THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA THAT COULD BE SEEN FROM ANOTHER PLANET

[@user-oe7fk2wn5m]

Puppy love clinched it for me it stillmakes me weak at the knees now in 2024.

[@marymccormack5466]

Brilliant song

[@lauraannemitchell-sapp1426]

Such beautiful harmonies. I've loved the Osmonds since I was 12 years old. I'm now 65 & I still love them. 😁💕

[@Jim-zt1hl]

Great song, Great band! Merrill is a Great singer! Love The Osmonds!

[@liseharper1973]

Meeting them after a concert was one of the highlights of my life. They are brilliant live.

[@gregsexton8806]

It still makes me cry

[@annrogers5666]

Lovely song by The Osmonds 🎶😍

[@ghostman7768]

Back in '82 you could listen to this in a cassette recorder the oblong shaped ones and 42 years after you can stream it and it is 52 years old...🤔😬

[@nigelstephens935]

This song about letting the Lord Jesus Christ into our lives as our saviour. . Long live Merrill and the Osmond brothers . God bless XXX 🙏

[@puppycat58]

Love all the Osmond songs 🎵 ❤️ Merrill what a voice u have...Love the Osmonds...

[@adrianaenriquez6004]

Merrill Osmond jay Osmond Donny Osmond Alan Osmond wanye Osmond brother l love❤💙

[@christopherbarton9862]

Ive always liked this song we used drive people crazy by playing it over and over, However i was disappointed when finding out the song was actually about the Mormon church 😮 still it's a classic ❤

[@brianc.1149]

Not about the mormon church... It's about our relationship with God.

[@Purplesox]

Donny is so incredibly gorgeous 💜💜sigh

[@annevero30]

Nice song. Donny's face is so natural and cute .Merril's voice is perfect.....

[@MarkReynolds-dy1pl]

Thier best ever Song 1972xx✌️

[@MarkReynolds-dy1pl]

1:33

[@cinnabunlou]

Merrill is so underrated. The true soul of the Osmonds ❤️💫

[@colinspencer7565]

Merrill Osmond was the glue of the Osmonds. What an incredible voice...even better than Donny

[@justthegoodbits1]

Wayne was always my favorite, so cute.

[@patrickcravens8412]

I don't believe I have ever heard this song. It is really good.

[@frankl34798]

welcome to the wonderful world of the osmonds. this is one of their best, imo, but they have a lot of terrific songs. check out 'let me in' for another favourite of mine. i've loved them since the early seventies, and loved them during their {too long} period of not being cool. now as a middle aged man it's ok to admit i love them still, even if it is or isn't cool. i don't even know if they've moved into being cool. at my age, it doesn't matter anymore. at this stage of my game it's all about love and joy, and making the most of what this beautiful life has to offer. and this family have been the epitome of that. in their industry which is filled with utter garbage and over sexed everything, they've always shared their light of love and purity. they sound beautiful. harmonies to bring this world joy. how much better a legacy could anyone leave? love and peace to you and all, xxxxxxx

[@Vothtrucks]

Woke at 3 am with " go away little girl " in my head. Funny , Just like the Jackson 5 , no one cared about anyone but the youngest singer. It was then .... MJ or Donny O.... no one at the time knew who would win. !

[@anthonypay2187]

I like that song sung by the Osmonds

[@MaryLopez-ms1cx]

I'm in love all over again with Donny. Big brown eyes looking right at me.

[@puppycat58]

Merrill what a voice 😍....Beautiful song 🎵 Osmonds are the best

[@debsteraskham5348]

Yes still listening and enjoying it and all the memories

[@davidarmson3575]

Good old love songs. Good memories for me.

[@user-oe7fk2wn5m]

In 1972 i was 13 love them all at 13 and now.