People Make the World Go Round
The Stylistics
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Trash men didn't get my trash today Oh, why Because they want more pay Buses on strike want a raise in fare So they can help pollute the air But that's what makes the world go 'round The up and down, the carousel Changing people's heads around Go underground, young man People make the world go 'round Wall Street losing dough on every share They're blaming it on longer hair Big men smoking in their easy chairs On a fat cigar without a care But that's what makes the world go 'round The up and down, the carousel Changing people, heads around Go underground, young man People make the world go 'round But that's what makes the world go 'round The up and down, the carousel Changing people, heads around Go underground, young man People make the world go 'round People make the world go 'round People make the world go 'round People make the world go 'round People make the world go 'round
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Written by: LINDA DIANE CREED, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release"People Make the World Go Round" is a hit single by The Stylistics, released in 1971.
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AlbumThe song is featured on their self-titled debut studio album "The Stylistics".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed who are known for their work in the Philadelphia soul music genre.
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ThemeThe song expresses a social commentary about the environment, economy, and family life, implying that people's actions directly influence the world's operation.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached number 6 on the Billboard R&B chart in the US.
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InspirationThe lyrical theme was considered unusual for the time period, as most songs from that era are about love and romance.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous successful artists and bands, including Michael Jackson, Angela Bofill, and Marc Dorsey.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in many films and television shows. Notably, it was featured in Spike Lee’s film "Crooklyn" where it helped to set the 1970s atmosphere.
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Jazz InfluenceThough The Stylistics are primarily known for soul and R&B, the song features a recognizable jazz influence which sets it apart from their other hits.
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LongevityNearly 50 years after its release, "People Make the World Go Round" remains one of The Stylistics' most popular songs, and it continues to be frequently sampled in the hip-hop genre.
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AwardAlthough not awarded individually, the album on which the song features was nominated for a Grammy award in 1972 under the category of Best R&B performance.
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