Will It Go Round in Circles
All-Starr Band, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr
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I got a song that ain't no melody, I'm gonna sing it to my friends [Repeat] [Chorus: x2] Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky I got a story ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every once in a while [Repeat] [Chorus: x2] I got a dance that ain't got no steps, I'm gonna let the music move me around [Repeat] [Chorus] [Chorus]
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Written by: Billy Preston, Bruce Carleton Fisher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Will It Go Round in Circles" is a 1972 funk and soul number by Billy Preston.
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ReleasedIt was released in 1973 as part of his "Music Is My Life" album.
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Song CompositionPreston co-wrote the song with Bruce Fisher, a songwriter and producer.
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Chart-Topping SuccessIt became one of Preston's biggest hits and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 7, 1973.
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CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold, proving its popularity during its release.
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Grammy AwardsBilly Preston won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for the instrumental rendition of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song generally speaks about life’s repetitiveness and monotony, and it expresses a philosophical musings about the cyclical nature of life.
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CoversSince its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists, from Phish to the Jerry Garcia Band.
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Pop CultureThe song is often referenced in popular culture, with appearances in hit movies and TV shows like "Meet the Parents" and "House M.D."
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Legacy"Will It Go Round in Circles" remains one of Preston's most enduring and well-loved tracks, and it continues to enjoy radio airplay nearly half a century after its release.
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