Let Me Be the One (The Shadows song)

Let Me Be the One is a song recorded by British instrumental rock group The Shadows. It was written by Geoff Stephens and Tony Macaulay.

The song is a pop song, atypically featuring vocals from the band, a departure from their primarily instrumental output. The vocals were performed by rhythm guitarist John Rostill and drummer Brian Bennett, with backing vocals from Hank Marvin.

"Let Me Be the One" was the United Kingdom's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, held in Stockholm. It finished in second place, receiving 138 points. The winning song was "Ding-a-dong" by Teach-In, representing the Netherlands.

Following its performance at Eurovision, "Let Me Be the One" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song is characterized by its catchy melody, simple lyrics, and close harmony vocals. It became a popular song for The Shadows and is still remembered for its Eurovision performance and chart success.