The Family of Man
Three Dog Night
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This tired city was somebody's dream Billboard horizons as black as they seem Four level highways across the land We're building a home for the family of man And it's so hard whatever we are coming to Yes it's so hard with so little time And so much to do Time running out for the family of man One man to lead us with so much to say Moving the mountains that got in our way Prayer books and meetings to find a plan Deciding the fate of the family of man Memories replacing the loves that we've lost Burning our bridges as soon as they're crossed Factories built where the rivers ran And time running out for the family of man
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Written by: JACK CONRAD, PAUL WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Family of Man" was released in 1972 as a single by the American rock band, Three Dog Night.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured on their album “Harmony” which was released in the same year.
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Charts Performance"The Family of Man" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, showcasing its popularity at the time.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Paul Williams and Jack Conrad. Williams is a renowned songwriter known for writing hits like "We've Only Just Begun" and "Rainy Days and Mondays" for The Carpenters.
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VocalistsAs with many of Three Dog Night’s songs, the lead vocals on "The Family of Man" were performed by Cory Wells, one of the three lead singers of the band.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song lyrics depict the unity and similar needs of humanity, emphasizing that despite our differences, we all belong to the family of man.
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Band's SuccessAt the time of the release of "The Family of Man", Three Dog Night was at the height of their success. They were known for their harmonious vocal style and ability to produce hits with cover songs and original work alike.
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Last Charting Single"The Family of Man" was the band's last single to reach the top twenty in the United Kingdom.
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Musical StyleThe song incorporates a pop-rock sound which was synonymous with Three Dog Night and very popular during the early 1970s.
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LegacyDespite not being one of their most commercially successful songs, "The Family of Man" is often considered a fan favorite and is regularly included in Three Dog Night's live performances.
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