I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing

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About I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing

"I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" is a pop song that originated as the jingle "Buy the World a Coke" in the groundbreaking 1971 "Hilltop" television commercial for Coca-Cola and sung by The Hillside Singers. "Buy the World a Coke" was produced by Billy Davis and portrayed a positive message of hope and love, featuring a multicultural collection of teenagers on top of a hill appearing to sing the song. The popularity of the jingle led to it being re-recorded in two versions; one by The New Seekers and another by The Hillside Singers, as a full-length song, dropping references to Coca-Cola. The song became a hit record in the US and the UK.  


Year:
2003
2:21
9,050 
#12

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I'd like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace through out the land
(That's the song I hear)

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony

I'd like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace through out the land
(That's the song I hear)

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony, that's the song I hear

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The New Seekers

The New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, the Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences. They achieved worldwide success in the early 1970s. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM M BACKER, ROGER F. COOK, ROQUEL DAVIS, ROGER GREENAWAY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Original Usage
"I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" was first used in a Coca-Cola advertisement in 1971. The song originated as a jingle, having been commissioned by the soft-drink company.
Song's Previous Iteration
Before it became the song we know today, it was a radio ad for Coca-Cola titled "Buy the World a Coke". The jingle was modified eventually into a standalone song.
Song's Origin
The song was created by British songwriters Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and American songwriters Billy Davis and Roquel Billy.
Different Versions
The song received two popular versions near simultaneously, one by the Hillside Singers, and one by the New Seekers.
Hillside Singers' Version
The Hillside Singers' version was actually created first, having been formulated for the original Coke advertisement. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
New Seekers' Version
The New Seekers' version appeared a bit later and ended up being more popular, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Popularity in UK
At some point, the song was so popular in the UK that it helped New Seekers generate more income than the Beatles in 1972.
Impact on Advertising
It is considered one of the world's most famous commercials and the song is popularly recognized even today, reflecting the massive influence of the song in the realm of advertising.
Charity Single
In 2011, the song was re-recorded by a group of celebrities in the UK under the name 'The Songbirds' to raise money for the Woodland Trust.
Alternate Versions
"I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" has been translated and recorded in many languages, demonstrating its universal appeal. Some examples include German ("Ich möchte den Herren der Welt lehren zu singen"), French ("J'aimerais enseigner la chanson du monde à chanter"), Spanish ("Me gustaría enseñar al mundo a cantar") and many others.

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