Where Is the Love

Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway

About Where Is the Love

"Where Is the Love" is a popular song written by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter, and recorded by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. Released in 1972 from their album, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and spent a week each at number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart (July 1972) and R&B chart (August 1972). Billboard ranked it as the No. 58 song for 1972. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.  


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2006
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Where is the love
You said you'd give to me
Soon as you were free
Will it ever be
Where is the love

You told me that you didn't love him
And you were gonna say goodbye
But if you really didn't mean it
Why did you have to lie

Where is the love
You said was mine, all mine
Till the end of time
Was it just a lie
Where is the love

If you have had a sudden change of heart
I wish that you would tell me so
Don't leave me hangin' on to promises
You've got to let me know

Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo

Oh, how I wish I never met you
I guess it must have been my fate
To fall in love with someone else's love
All I can do is wait
That's all I can do, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is notable for jazz, soul, R&B, and folk music. Roberta Flack is best known for her Hot 100 #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", as well as "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won the 1973 Grammy Record of the Year and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won the same award at the Grammy Awards of 1974. She and U2 are the only artists to win the award in consecutive years. more »

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Written by: RALPH MAC DONALD, WILLIAM SALTER

Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC.

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10 facts about this song

Musical Collaboration
"Where Is the Love" is a collaborative song performed by the iconic R&B duo, Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack.
Chart Performance
The song was not only a commercial success but also a chartbuster. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.
Award-winning Song
"Where Is the Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1973, further emphasizing the popularity and critical acclaim of the track.
Album Success
This song is part of the album "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway," which went on to become gold-certified, further solidifying the duo's impact on the industry.
Signature Song
Despite both artists having successful careers independently, "Where Is the Love" is often hailed as one of their signature songs that remains popular across generations.
Remake
A version of "Where Is The Love," performed by Jessie Ware and Sampha, was released in 2011, showing the timeless appeal of the original song.
Songwriters
"Where Is the Love" was written by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter, both of whom are accomplished songwriters, and further enhance the song's prestige.
Cultural Impact
The song played a role in shaping the genre of R&B and pop, showcasing the power of duets and the blend of pop and soul music.
Artistic Chemistry
"Where Is the Love" is often cited as being indicative of the deep, artistic connection between Hathaway and Flack, and their chemistry is reflected in the emotive performance in this song.
Posthumous Recognition
Unfortunately, Donny Hathaway died at the age of 33, but his legacy continues to shine through this song, among others, contributing to his recognition as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.

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