About the song
Ah, 1967. The Summer of Love. The world was buzzing with the psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix and the Doors, while across the pond, the Beatles were exploring new sonic landscapes with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. But amidst this wave of groundbreaking experimentation, a sweet, simple melody captured the hearts of millions. Herman’s Hermits, those lovable lads from Manchester, delivered a soothing balm with “There’s a Kind of Hush”, a song that perfectly encapsulated the yearning for peace and tranquility that underlay the era’s youthful exuberance.
Now, some might dismiss “There’s a Kind of Hush” as mere bubblegum pop, a fleeting confection of the time. But I urge you to listen closer. Beneath its seemingly innocent facade lies a timeless message about the power of love to create a sanctuary amidst the chaos of the world. The song’s gentle acoustic guitar, brushed drums, and Peter Noone’s earnest vocals evoke a sense of intimacy and warmth, like a whispered secret shared between lovers.
Interestingly, “There’s a Kind of Hush” wasn’t actually a Herman’s Hermits original. It was first recorded by the New Vaudeville Band as a music hall-inspired tune. However, it was the Hermits’ version that truly captured the public’s imagination, soaring to the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Their rendition stripped away the song’s theatrical elements, replacing them with a sincerity and vulnerability that resonated with a generation longing for connection.
What truly elevates “There’s a Kind of Hush” is its universality. The lyrics speak to a primal human desire for peace and solace, a longing for a place where “all the world is still.” Whether you were a teenager experiencing first love in the ’60s or a seasoned listener reflecting on life’s journey today, the song’s message of finding refuge in love remains profoundly relevant.
So, let us revisit this cherished classic, allowing its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics to transport us to a simpler time, a time when the world seemed to hold its breath, and all was hushed in the embrace of love.
Video
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