What the World Needs Now Is Love
Burt Bacharach
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What the world needs now is love, sweet love It's the only thing that there's just too little of What the world needs now is love, sweet love, No not just for some but for everyone. Lord, we don't need another mountain, There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb There are oceans and rivers enough to cross, Enough to last till the end of time. What the world needs now is love, sweet love It's the only thing that there's just too little of What the world needs now is love, sweet love, No, not just for some but for everyone. Lord, we don't need another meadow There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine Oh listen, lord, if you want to know. What the world needs now is love, sweet loveIt's the only thing that there's just too little ofWhat the world needs now is love, sweet love,No, not just for some but for everyone.No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone
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Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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11 facts about this song
Songwriters"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a popular song penned by the iconic songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and was popularized by the singer Jackie DeShannon in the 1960s.
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Release DateThe song was first released in April 1965 reaching out to millions of people around the world with its beautiful message.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the US and #33 in the UK singles chart, making it a international hit.
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Grammy NominationFor her performance of "What the World Needs Now Is Love", Jackie DeShannon secured a nomination for the Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary (R&R) Vocal Performance, Female in 1965.
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Rejected SongInterestingly, the song was initially rejected by Burt Bacharach's regular collaborator Dionne Warwick, who later recorded her own version of the song, after witnessing its popularity.
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Notable Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists over the years, including Dionne Warwick, The Supremes, and Aimee Mann, to name a few.
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Important MessageThe song is noted for its powerful and positive message about the need for love in the world, which resonates with listeners even today.
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Incorporation in FilmsThis song has been used in numerous movies and television shows, including "My Best Friend’s Wedding", "Forrest Gump" and "Minions."
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Billboard Adult Contemporary ChartsJackie DeShannon's version hit #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, showcasing its widespread appeal to audiences of all ages.
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Bacharach's ReflectionsIn many interviews, Burt Bacharach has mentioned that "What the World Needs Now Is Love" is of the favorite songs that he has written, a significant acknowledgement considering the breadth and depth of his body of work.
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Billboard's ListIn recognition of its enduring popularity, "What the World Needs Now Is Love" was ranked #23 on Billboard's list of 'The 50 Best Love Songs to Stream on Valentine’s Day' in 2020.
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