"Let It Shine" is a 1973 single written by Nashville songwriter Linda Hargrove. Olivia Newton-John's version In 1975, Olivia Newton-John recorded a version which was released as the second and final single from her sixth studio album, Clearly Love. In January 1976, the single went to number one on the US Easy Listening (adult contemporary) chart and number thirty on the Billboard Hot 100. "Let It Shine" peaked at number five on the US Country chart. The B-side of "Let It Shine" was a cover of Bobby Scott-Bob Russell classic "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". Track listing "Let It Shine" - 2:26 "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" - 3:54 Charts See also List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1976 (U.S.) References 1973 singles 1975 singles 1976 singles Olivia Newton-John songs Songs written by Linda Hargrove Song recordings produced by John Farrar Elektra Records singles MCA Records singles 1973 songs