All Over the World
Electric Light Orchestra
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Everybody all around the world, gotta tell you what I just heard There's gonna be a party all over the world I got a message on the radio, but where it came from I don't really know And I heard these voices calling all over the world All over the world, everybody got the word Everybody everywhere is gonna feel tonight Everybody walkin' down the street, everybody movin' to the beat They're gonna get hot down in the U.S.A. (New York, Detroit, L.A.) We're gonna take a trip across the sea, everybody come along with me We're gonna hit the night down in gay Paris All over the world Everybody got the word Everybody everywhere is gonna feel tonight All over the world London, Hamburg, Paris, Rome, Rio, Hong Kong, Tokyo L.a., New York, Amsterdam, Monte Carlo, Shard End and All over the world Everybody got the word Everybody everywhere is gonna feel tonight Everybody all around the world, Gotta tell you what I just heard Everybody walkin' down the street, I know a place where we all can meet Everybody gonna have a good time, Everybody will shine till the daylight All over the world, everybody got the word Everybody everywhere is gonna feel tonight All over the world, everybody got the word All over the world, everybody got the word, word, word, word, word, word, word All over the world, everybody got the word
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Written by: Jeff Lynne
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"All Over the World" is a song recorded by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and is a part of their album "Xanadu."
- The song was composed by Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and songwriter of ELO.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a big hit, reaching the top 20 in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
- In the UK, the song peaked at number 11 on the Singles Chart.
- In the US, it reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album Information"All Over the World" came from the soundtrack album "Xanadu," which was made for the musical film of the same name.
- The "Xanadu" album featured ELO and Olivia Newton-John, and it was highly successful, going multi-platinum.
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Movie AssociationThe song was prominently featured in the 1980 musical film "Xanadu," starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
- It was also used in the trailer for the animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens" in 2009.
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Music VideoThe music video for "All Over the World" includes scenes from the movie "Xanadu."
- The video highlighted the band performing the song intercut with sequences from the film.
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Notable Live PerformancesELO performed "All Over the World" live in concert numerous times, with it often being a fan favorite.
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Song RevivalIn the 2010s, "All Over the World" gained renewed attention and popularity after being featured in the movie "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and the science fiction film "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
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Cultural ImpactThe song continues to be a popular and recognizable tune, showcasing ELO's distinctive style of combining rock and pop music with classical elements.
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