Wings - Let Em In

Join us on facebook for new, updates and more! “Let ’Em In“ was the second single from the Wings’ 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and reached the top 3 in both the US and UK: It was a #2 hit in the UK, and in the US it was a #3 pop hit and #1 easy listening hit [1]. In Canada, the song was #3 for three weeks on the pop chart and #1 for three weeks on the MOR chart of RPM Magazine. The lyrics include references to a list of McCartney’s friends and relatives: “Sister Suzy,[2] Brother John,[3] Martin Luther,[4] Phil and Don,[5] Brother Michael,[6] Auntie Gin,[7] Open the door and let ’em [them] in.“ In the second verse, “Brother Michael“ is replaced by “Uncle Ernie,“[8] and in the third, “Auntie Gin“ is replaced by “Uncle Ian.“ The song is noted for its fading to a lower volu