If I Ruled The World
James Brown
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If I ruled the world, every day would be the first day of spring Every heart would have a new song to sing And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring If I ruled the world, every man would be as free as a bird Every voice would be a voice to be heard Take my word we would treasure each day that occurred My world would be a beautiful place Where we would weave such wonderful dreams My world would wear a smile on its face Like the man in the moon has when the moon beams If I ruled the world every man would say the world was his friend There'd be happiness that no man coud end No my friend, not if I ruled the world Every head would be held up high There'd be sunshine in everyone's sky If the day ever dawned when I ruled the world
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Written by: CYRIL ORNADEL, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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5 facts about this song
Harry Secombe"If I Ruled the World" was one of the hit songs performed by Harry Secombe, a popular Welsh comedian and singer.
- Secombe is largely recognized for his portrayal of Neddie Seagoon in the BBC radio comedy series ‘The Goon Show.’
- His version of "If I Ruled the World" peaked at No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1963.
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James BrownThe song "If I Ruled the World" was released by James Brown in 1970 and was included in the album "Soul on Top."
- This rendition falls under the genre of funk and soul, exemplifying Brown’s signature sound. Unlike other versions, it introduced a funky and bold twist to the original.
- Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Soul,” notably reshaped the landscape of music with his innovative style.
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Robert GouletRobert Goulet, a Grammy-winning and Tony Award-winning singer and actor, also released a version of "If I Ruled the World."
- He covered the song on his album "Both Sides Now" released in 1968.
- Goulet’s rendition exemplified his rich baritone voice, adding a unique flair to the song.
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The SupremesThe Supremes, a top girl group of the 1960s, covered "If I Ruled the World" on their fourteenth studio album, "I Hear a Symphony," released in 1966.
- Their version of the song featured the soulful voices of the group, adding a Motown twist to the song.
- The Supremes were notable for setting high standards for diverse American pop music groups and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Tony Bennett"If I Ruled the World" is best-known from Tony Bennett and was included in his album "If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set" in 1965.
- Bennett's rendition of the song earned him a Grammy Award in 1966 for the Best Solo Vocal Performance, Male.
- As a part of Tony Bennett’s repertoire, this song played a key role in establishing his enduring career in the music industry. During his career, Bennett has won 20 Grammy Awards and has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
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