About the song
Herman’s Hermits’ song “There’s a Kind of Hush” is a charming and melodic piece that encapsulates the essence of romantic serenity and longing. Released in 1967 as part of their album of the same name, the song quickly became one of their most recognized hits.
Written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens, “There’s a Kind of Hush” is characterized by its gentle, soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics. The song conveys a sense of quiet intimacy and the blissful silence shared between two people in love. It captures the universal sentiment of finding solace and happiness in the presence of a loved one.
The album “There’s a Kind of Hush All Over the World,” which includes this song as its title track, achieved moderate success on the charts. In the United States, the album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting the band’s popularity during the mid-1960s British Invasion era.
“There’s a Kind of Hush” itself reached impressive chart positions, particularly in the United States where it peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the song also performed well, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Its soft, romantic appeal and catchy tune resonated deeply with audiences, solidifying its place as a classic love ballad.
Herman’s Hermits, led by vocalist Peter Noone, distinguished themselves with their ability to blend upbeat pop sensibilities with heartfelt lyrics. “There’s a Kind of Hush” exemplifies their knack for crafting infectious melodies and delivering songs that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Over the years, “There’s a Kind of Hush” has remained a beloved staple on oldies radio stations and continues to be cherished by fans of classic pop music. Its enduring popularity underscores its status as one of Herman’s Hermits’ standout tracks and a timeless piece in the annals of 1960s music history.
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Lyrics
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world, you can hear the sounds of lovers in love
You know what I mean
Just the two of us and nobody else in sight
There’s nobody else and I’m feelin’ good just holdin’ you tight
So listen very carefully
Closer now and you will see what I mean
It isn’t a dream
The only sound that you will hear
Is when I whisper in your ear
I love you forever and ever
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world people just like us are fallin’ in love
La la-la la-la la-la
La-la la-la la-la la-la
La-la-la-la-la la-la la-la-la
La la-la la-la
So listen very carefully
Closer now and you will see what I mean
It isn’t a dream
The only sound that you will hear
Is when I whisper in your ear
I love you forever and ever
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world, people just like us are fallin’ in love
Yeah, they’re fallin’ in love
(Hush) They’re fallin’ in love
Hush