Share the Land

The Guess Who

About Share the Land

"Share the Land" is a song written by Burton Cummings and performed by The Guess Who. It reached #2 in Canada, #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #63 in Australia in 1970. The song was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but it did not chart. The song is featured on their 1970 album, Share the Land. The song has recently appeared as the theme music in a Honda commercial. The song was produced by Jack Richardson and arranged by The Guess Who. The song's lyrics looks forward to a future point where the world's land is to be given away and everyone will live together.  


Year:
1985
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Have you been around
Have you done your share o' comin' down
On different things that people do
Have you been aware
You got brothers and sisters who care
About what's gonna happen to you in a year from now

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
I'm talkin' 'bout together now

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
I'm talkin' 'bout together now

Did you pay your dues
Did you read the news
This mornin' when the paper landed in your yard
Do you know their names
Can you play their games
Without losin' track and comin' down a bit too hard
Oh

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
I'm talkin' 'bout together now

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
I'm talkin' 'bout together now

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
I'm talkin' 'bout together now

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
Together, together

(Shake your hand) You know I'll be standin' by (share the land) to help you if you're worried
(Shake your hand) No more sadness, no more sorrow (share the land) and no more bad times
(Shake your hand) Every day comin' sunshine (share the land) every day everybody laughin'
(Shake your hand) Walkin' together by the river (share the land) walkin' together and laughin'
(Shake your hand) Everybody singin' together (share the land) everybody singin' and laughin'
(Shake your hand) Good times, good times (share the land) everybody walkin' by the river now
(Shake your hand) Walkin', singin', talkin' (share the land) smilin', laughin', diggin' each other

(Shake your hand) Everybody happy together (share the land) I'll be there, don't worry, if you're needin' me
(Shake your hand) Call on me, call on me (share the land)call my name, I'll be runnin' to help you
(Shake your hand) Everybody walkin' by the river now (sare the land) everybody, everybody laughin'
(Shake your hand) Everybody singin' and talkin'

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The Guess Who

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, they also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Several former members of The Guess Who, notably Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (of Bachman–Turner Overdrive), have also found considerable success outside the band. more »

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Written by: Burton Cummings

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Share the Land" was released as a single in 1970 by the Canadian rock band, The Guess Who.
Album
It is the title track from their sixth studio album "Share the Land", which was released in the same year.
Billboard Success
The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1970, making it one of their biggest hits in the United States.
Lineup Changes
"Share the Land" was the first album following the departure of the band's original lead guitarist Randy Bachman, and the first to feature two new members, Kurt Winter and Greg Leskiw.
Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by the Woodstock Music Festival, encouraging themes of peace, love and communal living.
Legacy
The song has been covered by numerous artists and continues to be a staple in the band's live performances. It also has been featured in several films and television shows over the years.
Song Length
The album version of "Share the Land" is 3:53 minutes in length, while concert versions often extend over 10 minutes.
Significance
This album was seen as a significant turning point for the band. The song's success helped assuage fans' fears about whether the band could continue producing hits without Bachman.
Interpretation
The song encourages unity and sharing what we have, in response to a turbulent era marked by the Vietnam War and civil unrest. The lyrics express a utopian vision where everyone can enjoy the earth's natural treasures equally.
Certification
The "Share the Land" album achieved gold record status in the U.S., signifying 500,000 records sold.
Songwriting
The song was written by band member Burton Cummings. He also performed lead vocals on the track.
Genre
The song blends classic rock with a more psychedelic sound, indicative of the transitional phase that popular music was going through at the end of the 1960s.
Instrumentation
The song features standard rock instrumentation, but it also includes some unique touches such as a flute solo, which was relatively rare for rock music at the time.
Reception
The song has widely been praised for its optimistic message and infectious chorus, which are considered to counterbalance the band's ordinarily cynical lyricism.
Album Artwork
The album cover for "Share the Land" features a close-up photo of a butterfly, symbolizing transformation—a fitting indication of the band's own metamorphosis during this period.

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