Top of the World
Carpenters
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Such a feelin's comin' over me There is wonder in 'most ev'ry thing I see Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now comin' true especially for me And the reason is clear, it's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Somethin' in the wind has learned my name And it's tellin' me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world
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Written by: John Bettis, Richard Lynn Carpenter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Carpenters' Version"Top of the World" is one of the most successful songs by the duo "the Carpenters".
- Released in 1972, it reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Although it was never intended to be a single, strong airplay by radio stations led to its release.
- The song was composed by the team of Richard Carpenter and John Bettis.
- "Top of the World" became a gold record for the Carpenters.
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Lynn Anderson's VersionCountry singer Lynn Anderson recorded a cover of this song in 1973.
- It was a significant crossover hit for Anderson, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Country charts and number 74 on the pop charts.
- The song was her only number one on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- It was included in her album "Top of the World" released in 1973.
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Richard Carpenter's RoleRichard Carpenter, part of the Carpenters duo, co-wrote and produced the original version of "Top of the World".
- He composed the music, while John Bettis wrote the lyrics.
- Richard was instrumental in the song's arrangement, contributing to its success.
- In honor of his late sister Karen, Richard re-recorded the song with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018.
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Song's Legacy"Top of the World" is widely recognized as a classic pop song, remembered for its uplifting message and catchy melody.
- It has been covered by numerous artists in various languages around the world.
- In 2003, it was used in the Japanese drama "The Long Love Letter".
- In 2018, the song was arranged into a new version, blending the original Carpenters' vocals with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's performance.
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Music VideoSurprisingly enough, an official music video was only released for the song by Carpenters in 2020, using the 2018 version with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- The animation showed a schoolgirl traveling through different magical lands, fulfilling the song's theme of fantastical aspiration.
- This official music video has been watched over 1.9 million times on YouTube (as of September 2021).
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