The song was originally published in French in 1955 as "Je t'appartiens" by Gilbert Bécaud.
It was their first song to feature a , utilizing eight violins and a cello to create a more sophisticated pop sound compared to their earlier rockabilly hits.
During the Melbourne concert, "Let It Be Me" was part of a larger set of their classic hits. The televised broadcast included: Let It Be Me ~~ Everly Brothers, Melbourne, 1989 #CM708090S
Released in early 1960, it reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Their arrangement—with its distinctive harmony scheme—became the definitive template for all subsequent covers. Setlist Context: Melbourne 1989
In September 1989, the Everly Brothers headlined a major Australian event titled which was broadcast on Channel 7. Held at the Melbourne Entertainment Centre , the concert featured other icons of the era, including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, and Leslie Gore.