Let's Get a Little Sentimental

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"Let's Get A Little Sentimental"
Let's Get A Little Sentimental - The Montanas.jpg
Single by The Montanas
B-side "Hey Diddle Diddle"
ReleasedMarch 1970 (U.S.)
Genre Pop
Label Decca
Songwriter(s) Mike Leander, Seago
Producer(s) Mike Leander
The Montanas singles chronology
"Run to Me"
(1970)
"Let's Get A Little Sentimental"
(1970)
"Uncle John's Band"
(1971)
"Let's Get A Little Sentimental"
Single by Craig Scott
B-side "They Call the Wind Maria"
ReleasedAugust 1970 (NZ)
Recorded1970
Genre Pop
Label His Master's Voice
Songwriter(s) Leander, Seago
Producer(s) Peter Dawkins
Craig Scott singles chronology
"Run to Me"
(1970)
"Let's Get A Little Sentimental"
(1970)
"Uncle John's Band"
(1971)

"Let's Get A Little Sentimental" is a song written by Mike Leander and originally released by The Montanas in 1970. It was released as a single but did not chart. [1]

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Craig Scott cover

The song was covered by New Zealand singer Craig Scott later that year. It became a hit in his home nation, spending two weeks at number four. [2]

Other versions

"Let's Get A Little Sentimental" was also covered by the British band The Sensations in late 1971. [3]

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References

  1. "Montanas - Let's Get A Little Sentimental". Discogs.
  2. "flavour of new zealand - search listener". www.flavourofnz.co.nz.
  3. "Sensations [UK 70s] - Let's Get A Little Sentimental" via www.45cat.com.