Let Them Talk (Gary U.S. Bonds album)

Let Them Talk is a 1981 album by American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer Gary U.S. Bonds. It marked a significant comeback for Bonds, whose career had waned after initial success in the early 1960s. The album was produced by Bruce Springsteen and Steve Van Zandt, and features contributions from members of Springsteen's E Street Band.

The album's sound is rooted in classic rock and roll, with elements of soul and R&B. It includes original songs written by Springsteen, Van Zandt, and Bonds himself, as well as covers of songs by other artists. Several singles from the album, including "This Little Girl," "Jolé Blon," and "Out of Work," received significant airplay and helped to revitalize Bonds' career. "This Little Girl," co-written by Bruce Springsteen, became a Top 20 hit.

Let Them Talk was critically acclaimed upon its release and is considered a key album in Bonds' discography. It led to further collaborations between Bonds, Springsteen, and Van Zandt, and helped to introduce Bonds' music to a new generation of listeners. The album is seen as a significant example of Springsteen and Van Zandt's efforts to support and promote artists they admired.