The World Is a Ghetto
War
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Walkin' down the street, smoggy-eyed Looking at the sky, starry-eyed Searchin' for the place, weary-eyed Crying in the night, teary-eyed Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto Wonder when I'll find paradise Somewhere there's a home, sweet and nice Wonder if I'll find happiness Never give it up now I guess Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you The world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto
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Written by: Charles Miller, Harold Brown, Howard Scott, Jerome Washington, LeRoy Jordan, Mark Green, Morris Dickerson, Terry Gray, Thomas Allen, Lee Levitin
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"The World is a Ghetto" is a song by the American funk band called "War". The group originally started as a backing band for singer Eric Burdon.
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Song PerformanceReleased in 1972, "The World is a Ghetto" became very popular, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the title track from War's 5th album and became one of their biggest hits.
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Album SuccessThe album in which "The World is a Ghetto" features was the best selling album of 1973 in the United States. The success of the album largely stemmed from this song.
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InspirationThe song's lyrical content was inspired by the socio-political climate of the time, particularly in regard to racial tensions and living conditions within marginalized urban communities.
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Instrumentation"The World is a Ghetto" showcases War's diverse range of musical influences, blending elements of funk, jazz, Latin, and rock.
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DurationThe original album version of "The World is a Ghetto" is over 10 minutes long, although a radio edit version was also released.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have since covered the song, including jazz guitarist George Benson and rapper Too $hort.
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LegacyOver the years, "The World is a Ghetto" is recognized as a classic song from the era and continues to be lauded for its poignant social commentary and innovative musical style.
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AwardsThe album "The World is a Ghetto" won the Billboard Album of the Year award in 1973.
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Band Recognition"Rolling Stone" magazine listed War in their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", partly due to the success and impact of "The World is a Ghetto".
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